Chainlink LINK
Rank #16 oracledefi
Supply release: when does the rest arrive?
77% circulating23% of the maximum LINK supply has not been released yet.
The tokens that are not circulating are held by the project — typically team, investor, treasury and ecosystem allocations that unlock gradually on a vesting schedule. We do not publish per-coin unlock dates: the schedules are set by each project and revised often, and a stale unlock date is more misleading than none at all. Check the project's own tokenomics documentation before assuming when that supply arrives.
If every LINK that can ever exist were circulating at today's price, the market capitalisation would be about 1.3× what it is now.
Supply at a glance
About Chainlink
Chainlink is the leading "oracle" network — infrastructure that feeds real-world data (prices, rates, events) to smart contracts. LINK pays the node operators who provide that data, making it a bet on the plumbing DeFi depends on.
Created by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis (2017).
Chainlink in context
Chainlink trades 75% below its all-time high of A$67.09, set in May 2021. Over the past 90 days it has gained 41.9% in AUD terms, outperforming Bitcoin's +24.3% by 17.6 percentage points — one of the moves behind today's altcoin season index reading. Daily turnover runs at about 2.6% of its market value — comparatively thin trading, which can amplify moves in both directions.
Computed from our market records at build time — figures refresh with the daily rebuild.
12-month range (AUD)
today sits 36% of the way up the rangeThe supply maths: what would a price target mean?
full calculator →Market cap = price × circulating supply. With 766.8 million LINK circulating, every dollar of LINK price is A$0.77B of market cap — so check what a target actually implies:
Where to buy Chainlink in Australia
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| Exchange | AUD pair | Instant-buy cost | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swyftx | ✓ LINK/AUD | 0.6% + spread | 8.7/10 | Buy on Swyftx* |
| CoinSpot | ✓ LINK/AUD | 1% + spread | 8.6/10 | Buy on CoinSpot* |
| Kraken | ✓ LINK/AUD | — | 8.4/10 | Buy on Kraken* |
| CoinJar | ✓ LINK/AUD | 1% | 8.0/10 | Buy on CoinJar* |
| Independent Reserve | ✓ LINK/AUD | 0.5% | 7.9/10 | Buy on Independent Reserve* |
How LINK stacks up
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FAQ
What is the Chainlink (LINK) price in AUD right now?
The LINK price in AUD is about A$16.97 as of our last data refresh — the price at the top of this page updates continuously from CoinGecko market data (every 10 minutes in production), quoted in Australian dollars first so there's no mental USD conversion. The converter above turns any LINK amount into AUD at the live rate.
How do I buy Chainlink in Australia?
Chainlink is listed on Swyftx, CoinSpot, Kraken with direct AUD pairs. Deposit AUD via PayID or bank transfer, then buy LINK — most platforms complete this in minutes after ID verification.
Is Chainlink taxed in Australia?
Yes — the ATO treats Chainlink as a CGT asset. Selling, swapping or spending it is a taxable event; holding over 12 months may qualify individuals for the 50% CGT discount. See our crypto tax guide.
When will the rest of the LINK supply be released?
23% of the maximum LINK supply has not been released yet. The tokens that are not circulating are held by the project — typically team, investor, treasury and ecosystem allocations that unlock gradually on a vesting schedule. We do not publish per-coin unlock dates: the schedules are set by each project and revised often, and a stale unlock date is more misleading than none at all. Check the project's own tokenomics documentation before assuming when that supply arrives.
Who created Chainlink?
Created by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis (2017).
What is Chainlink's all-time high in AUD?
Chainlink peaked at A$67.09 in May 2021. Today's price sits 75% below that peak — the stat cards above track it daily.
Why does the LINK price here differ from prices I see in USD?
We quote in Australian dollars, so the number moves with both the coin's USD price and the AUD/USD exchange rate. Most global sites quote USD — multiply by the current exchange rate (or just use our converter above) and the numbers reconcile.
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