Chainlink’s native token LINK rallied Wednesday7% over the past 24 hours, outpacing the broader crypto market as traders responded to the debut of the first U.S.-listed spot Chainlink ETF.

The Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK), converted from a closed-end fund and traded on NYSE Arca, brought in $37 million in net inflows on its first day on Tuesday, according to SoSoValue data. The launch marks a milestone for institutional adoption of Chainlink, giving traditional investors direct exposure to LINK through brokerage accounts.

Trading activity around LINK spiked sharply with trading volume jumping 183% above the 24-hour average, peaking at 6.71 million tokens traded at 14:00 UTC as LINK briefly hit $14.63 before pulling back, CoinDesk Research's market insight tool noted.

Despite the rejection at session highs, the token maintained an ascending trendline from its $13.35 base, logging consecutive higher lows throughout the day and maintaining a bullish structure, the tool suggested.

LINK outperformed most top-20 cryptocurrencies, aided by both the ETF catalyst and a broader rotation into tokens with clear utility narratives. The CoinDesk 5 Index also rose 3.3% on the day, though LINK’s gains exceeded the benchmark by over 4 percentage points.

Key technical levels to watch:

• Support/Resistance: Support holds at $14.28 with psychological backing at $14.40; resistance at $14.63.
• Volume Analysis: 183% volume surge at session high signals institutional participation and resistance testing.
• Chart Patterns: Consolidation between $14.395–$14.445 could form launchpad for renewed breakout.
• Targets & Risk/Reward: Near-term target at $14.63, with broader upside possible if buyers hold above $14.28.

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