A Non-Circulating Supply address transferred 4.875 million LINK tokens, worth around $61 million, to Binance, sparking speculation in the crypto community.
This transfer is part of a larger wave of around $220 million worth of LINK deposits to Binance from Non-Circulating Supply wallets, raising concerns about possible short-term selling.
The sudden influx of LINK tokens onto Binance has led to renewed market volatility as traders react to the new supply situation, potentially impacting token prices.
Historical data suggests that significant unlocks of LINK and movements to exchanges do not always result in price declines; some unlock events were followed by price increases.
While Chainlink's fundamentals remain strong, short-term price movements are influenced by supply-and-demand imbalances, with over $200 million worth of LINK now available for sale on the exchange.
Traders and holders are monitoring the situation closely, with some viewing this as a potential buying opportunity and others hedging until the sell-side pressure stabilizes.
Big on-chain moves from previously dormant addresses indicate changes in sentiment and market structure; the recent uptick in LINK deposits signifies a new phase for the Chainlink token economy.
The community is uncertain whether the deposits indicate a short-term local bottom or a longer-term bearish trend, but the increased activity and token inflation rates are being closely observed.
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