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The Bitwise Chainlink ETF (CLNK) opened a new chapter for LINK markets — but whales, on-chain flows and ETF arbitrage mechanics are doing the heavy lifting behind price moves. This guide breaks down what on-chain analysts should track before following whale activity into LINK.

January 2026 has reignited a $100k debate as fresh ETF inflows, a technical Bollinger squeeze and macro cues like the copper‑to‑gold ratio align. This piece unpacks the evidence, scenarios, and a practical trade vs HODL framework for intermediate traders and macro crypto investors.

A deep analysis of how Bitmain’s steep hardware discounts and a 35% rise in network difficulty reshape miner economics, consolidation, and BTC selling pressure in 2025–2026. Practical survival scenarios, selling-pressure windows, and policy actions for miners and institutional investors.