Trading volume for Chainlink’s LINK token rose 18 percent to $450 million in the 24 hours leading up to 08:00 UTC on March 31, even as the token’s price remains within a broader downtrend.

The surge in activity, recorded by data provider CoinGecko, suggests a significant transfer of tokens between traders, though it has not yet translated into a clear price breakout. On-chain data from Santiment shows a corresponding 12 percent increase in active addresses, indicating a wider base of participation in the network's activity.

This heightened volume comes as LINK’s price has fallen 2.5 percent over the same 24-hour period to $14.50. The divergence between rising volume and falling price often points to selling pressure. The move is also set against a sluggish market backdrop, with Bitcoin dominance holding steady at 54 percent and Ethereum trading flat near $3,400.

For traders, the volume spike is a critical signal of potential upcoming price volatility. While the move could attract speculators looking for a short-term bounce, the prevailing downtrend suggests that sellers are currently in control. The key immediate support level for LINK is at $14.00, with resistance at the $15.50 mark, a level it has failed to break for the past two weeks.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.