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Performance
LINK-USD Performance Chart
Chainlink (LINK-USD) is down 35.5% since the beginning of the year. LINK-USD is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LINK-USD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $428.
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Returns By Period
Chainlink (LINK-USD) has returned -35.47% so far this year and -32.57% over the past 12 months.
Chainlink
- 1D
- 1.14%
- 1M
- -17.68%
- YTD
- -35.47%
- 6M
- -37.50%
- 1Y
- -32.57%
- 3Y*
- 8.94%
- 5Y*
- -15.63%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LINK-USD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 19, 2017, LINK-USD's average daily return is +0.32%, while the average monthly return is +11.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.5 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Dec 2017 with a return of +260.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2018 at -58.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, LINK-USD closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 13, 2019 with a return of +62.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -44.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -18.08% | -11.35% | -0.84% | 3.76% | 0.37% | -13.95% | -35.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | 25.95% | -41.15% | -8.79% | 5.87% | -2.25% | -4.27% | 26.56% | 37.02% | -8.15% | -19.13% | -24.80% | -5.98% | -39.00% |
| 2024 | 3.24% | 25.07% | -0.59% | -31.55% | 40.20% | -22.49% | -10.06% | -14.14% | 7.66% | -3.80% | 66.69% | 5.07% | 33.73% |
| 2023 | 24.87% | 3.51% | 5.46% | -7.40% | -7.80% | -2.62% | 19.55% | -22.12% | 39.41% | 38.65% | 26.91% | 3.61% | 168.18% |
| 2022 | -12.05% | -11.77% | 11.82% | -35.20% | -30.81% | -17.30% | 22.03% | -13.47% | 14.41% | 3.60% | -2.34% | -27.41% | -71.46% |
| 2021 | 100.56% | 9.63% | 18.81% | 29.80% | -15.82% | -39.30% | 16.56% | 17.50% | -10.14% | 25.10% | -15.61% | -23.00% | 73.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Chainlink has an annualized alpha of 64.99%, beta of 1.43, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 19, 2017.
- This cryptocurrency captured 126.43% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.16% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.07 means this cryptocurrency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 64.99%
- Beta
- 1.43
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 126.43%
- Downside Capture
- 109.16%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LINK-USD ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of cryptocurrencies on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Chainlink (LINK-USD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LINK-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.92 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 1.37 | -0.38 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.45 | 2.78 | -3.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.66 | 12.44 | -13.09 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Chainlink. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Chainlink was 90.19%, occurring on Jun 19, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Chainlink drawdown is 84.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -90.19%Jun 2023 | 2y 1mo | — | 5y 1moMay 2021 - now |
2018 bear market2018 | -87.77%Jun 2018 | 5mo 20d | 11mo 20d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2017 bear market2017 | -69.82%Nov 2017 | 1mo 23d | 24d | 2mo 17dOct 2017 - Dec 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -62.10%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 9d | 3mo 19dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2020 bear market2020 | -60.25%Sep 2020 | 1mo 8d | 3mo 24d | 5mo 2dAug 2020 - Jan 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LINK-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -90.19% | -56.78% | -33.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -72.50% | -9.10% | -63.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -74.83% | -18.90% | -55.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -85.26% | -25.43% | -59.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -84.98% | -1.80% | -83.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -60.49% | -10.71% | -49.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 44.11% | 2.03% | +42.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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