Chainlink USD (LINK-USD) is trading at $9.28, which is -82.2% below its all-time high of $52.20. The Drawdown Severity Score is 11.9, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, LINK-USD has experienced 38 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -16.0%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:41 AM EDT
LINK
CryptoChainlink USD
Price
$9.28
as of Apr 14, 2026
All Time High: $52.20
Extreme
Current Drawdown
-82.2%
Days in Drawdown
1803
Avg Max Drawdown
16.0%
Avg Length
33
Drawdown Severity Score™
11.9
LINK-USD - Price & High Water Mark
LINK-USD - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Chainlink USD (LINK-USD) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Chainlink USD is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-14, the stock is trading at $9.28, which represents a 82.2% decline from its all-time high of $52.20. This drawdown has persisted for 1803 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 8 years, Chainlink USD typically experiences drawdowns averaging 16.0% in depth, with an average duration of 33 days. Chainlink USD has gone through 38 total drawdown events in the last 8 years. The largest drawdown for Chainlink USD in the last 8 years was 87.9%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 521 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Chainlink USD currently stands at 11.92. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Chainlink USD's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 38 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-07 | Ongoing | 1803 days | -82.2% | $52.20 | $9.28 | — |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-05-09 | 4 days | -4.7% | $49.43 | $47.13 | $52.20 |
| 2021-04-16 | 2021-05-04 | 19 days | -27.2% | $42.75 | $31.13 | $45.69 |
| 2021-04-07 | 2021-04-13 | 7 days | -10.4% | $34.80 | $31.18 | $35.46 |
| 2021-02-20 | 2021-04-06 | 46 days | -29.0% | $34.72 | $24.66 | $34.80 |
| 2021-02-14 | 2021-02-19 | 6 days | -6.2% | $34.10 | $31.97 | $34.72 |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-11 | 2 days | -2.7% | $27.59 | $26.86 | $27.87 |
| 2021-02-06 | 2021-02-09 | 4 days | -6.0% | $26.36 | $24.79 | $27.59 |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-05 | 2 days | -2.3% | $25.07 | $24.50 | $26.36 |
| 2021-01-24 | 2021-02-03 | 11 days | -14.9% | $24.76 | $21.07 | $25.07 |
| 2021-01-18 | 2021-01-23 | 6 days | -20.5% | $23.17 | $18.42 | $24.76 |
| 2021-01-16 | 2021-01-17 | 2 days | -2.4% | $20.71 | $20.22 | $23.17 |
| 2020-08-16 | 2021-01-15 | 153 days | -59.7% | $19.10 | $7.70 | $20.71 |
| 2020-08-14 | 2020-08-15 | 2 days | -2.3% | $17.33 | $16.93 | $19.10 |
| 2020-08-10 | 2020-08-12 | 3 days | -5.4% | $13.85 | $13.11 | $16.62 |
| 2020-08-07 | 2020-08-08 | 2 days | -0.8% | $10.14 | $10.06 | $12.69 |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-06 | 2 days | -2.7% | $9.82 | $9.56 | $10.14 |
| 2020-07-16 | 2020-08-03 | 19 days | -17.9% | $8.64 | $7.10 | $9.16 |
| 2020-07-13 | 2020-07-14 | 2 days | -1.7% | $7.31 | $7.18 | $8.10 |
| 2020-07-09 | 2020-07-12 | 4 days | -5.7% | $6.48 | $6.10 | $7.31 |
| 2020-07-03 | 2020-07-06 | 4 days | -2.2% | $4.85 | $4.74 | $5.37 |
| 2020-06-26 | 2020-07-02 | 7 days | -8.1% | $4.81 | $4.43 | $4.85 |
| 2020-06-24 | 2020-06-25 | 2 days | -1.8% | $4.81 | $4.72 | $4.81 |
| 2020-03-06 | 2020-06-23 | 110 days | -62.3% | $4.72 | $1.78 | $4.81 |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-03 | 14 days | -22.7% | $4.54 | $3.51 | $4.58 |
| 2020-02-17 | 2020-02-18 | 2 days | -4.6% | $4.50 | $4.30 | $4.54 |
| 2020-02-15 | 2020-02-16 | 2 days | -2.5% | $4.41 | $4.30 | $4.50 |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-02-14 | 2 days | -3.7% | $4.03 | $3.87 | $4.41 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2020-02-11 | 227 days | -57.7% | $3.70 | $1.57 | $3.98 |
| 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-25 | 8 days | -13.6% | $1.97 | $1.70 | $2.19 |
| 2019-06-14 | 2019-06-17 | 4 days | -9.4% | $1.85 | $1.67 | $1.97 |
| 2018-01-09 | 2019-06-13 | 521 days | -87.9% | $1.38 | $0.17 | $1.85 |
| 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-06 | 2 days | -7.8% | $0.98 | $0.91 | $1.06 |
| 2018-01-02 | 2018-01-04 | 3 days | -8.2% | $0.73 | $0.67 | $0.98 |
| 2017-12-24 | 2017-12-30 | 7 days | -15.8% | $0.58 | $0.49 | $0.59 |
| 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-23 | 4 days | -15.1% | $0.44 | $0.37 | $0.58 |
| 2017-12-06 | 2017-12-15 | 10 days | -26.3% | $0.31 | $0.23 | $0.32 |
| 2017-12-04 | 2017-12-05 | 2 days | -0.5% | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.31 |
| 2017-11-10 | 2017-12-03 | 24 days | -35.1% | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.23 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About LINK-USD
Chainlink USD has dropped 20%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 113 days with an average max drop of -42.8%.
The current drawdown of -82.2% has lasted 1,803 days, which is 16.0x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 to Jun 2019 | -87.9% | 521 days |
| Mar 2020 to Jun 2020 | -62.3% | 110 days |
| Aug 2020 to Jan 2021 | -59.7% | 153 days |
| Jun 2019 to Feb 2020 | -57.7% | 227 days |
| Nov 2017 to Dec 2017 | -35.1% | 24 days |
| Feb 2021 to Apr 2021 | -29.0% | 46 days |
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