# Chainlink USD (LINK-USD)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/LINK-USD · data as of 2026-10-23 13:33 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Chainlink USD (LINK-USD), nexqual.com/LINK-USD" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 12.01 (-0.51% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 13:33 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 11.94 · day 11.94–12.23 · 52w 7.02–19.02 · market cap $8.99B · CCC

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -31.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -59.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -31.1% | -59.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -31.1% | -16.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 55.1% | 82.9% |
| Max drawdown | -61.2% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -84.7% (Nov 2021→Jun 2023) |

## Peers
AVAX-USD (Avalanche USD) USD 9.14 +0.22% · ADA-USD (Cardano USD) USD 0.22 +1.90% · BNB-USD (BNB USD) USD 745.61 +2.07% · XLM-USD (Stellar USD) USD 0.18 +0.47% · DOT-USD (Polkadot USD) USD 1.13 +1.99%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/LINK-USD · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt