Data Analysis
Measured by Clometrix
Chainlink's volatility ratio was 3.72x, against 1.43x for a typical Initial Claims release since 2021. Its volume ratio was 4.52x, against a typical 1.63x. That is more than twice what this release usually does. Both compare the quarter hour of the release with an ordinary quarter hour that same day, where 1.00x is no change: volatility is how far the price ranged, volume how much traded.
How Chainlink moved
Chainlink was at $12.43 when the figure came out. Fifteen minutes later it was 0.8% lower, and an hour later 0.8% lower. Its high-to-low range in the hour after was 1.29% of its price, against 0.56% in the hour before.
The release
Released by the Department of Labor on 22 January 2026 at 8:30 AM EST. Initial Jobless Claims rose to 210K for the week ending 17th Jan, from 201K in the week ending 10th Jan.
It arrived at the same moment as Gross Domestic Product Report and Continued Jobless Claims, so the reaction measured on this page belongs to all of them together.
What made it matter
Since 2021, Initial Claims releases in the two weeks before a Fed decision have moved Chainlink about as much as those at other times: a median volatility ratio of 1.45x across 93, against 1.38x across 208. This one came out 6 days before the Federal Reserve's 28 January rate decision. Its own ratio of 3.72x compares with 1.45x for those, so it moved the price more than its circumstances alone would suggest.
Its record
Across 301 Initial Claims releases since 2021, Chainlink's median volatility ratio is 1.43x.
About Initial Jobless Claims
The weekly claims report is released Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. ET by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Initial claims are new jobless claims filed by U.S. workers seeking unemployment compensation, included in the unemployment insurance weekly claims report. The report, published since 1967, includes a separate count of workers receiving unemployment insurance benefits, known as continuing claims.
Disclaimer
The data analysis, forecasted results and projections provided herein are based on historical price action and market trends. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, these predictions are speculative and should not be considered a guarantee of future performance. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve significant risk, and you should conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. We do not assume any liability for any losses that may result from reliance on this information.
LINK-USDT
Chainlink
Open
12.52Close
12.2924h Change
-0.23 (-1.87%)24h High
12.5824h Low
12.1224h Volume
1.512M LINKUS Initial Jobless Claims
Department of Labor
22nd January, 2026, 8:30AM Timezone: America/New York
Chart Data from Binance
Observations
| Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Amplitude | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | |||||||
| Before | 12.43 | 12.44 | 12.42 | 12.44 | 0.08% | 0.16% | 1,592 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.42 | 12.47 | 0.32% | 0.48% | 7,366 LINK |
| 5 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 12.41 | 12.44 | 12.41 | 12.44 | 0.24% | 0.24% | 6,615 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.38 | 12.41 | -0.16% | 0.80% | 21,209 LINK |
| 10 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 12.39 | 12.44 | 12.39 | 12.44 | 0.40% | 0.40% | 11,048 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.37 | 12.37 | -0.49% | 0.88% | 30,354 LINK |
| 15 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 12.40 | 12.44 | 12.39 | 12.44 | 0.32% | 0.40% | 19,345 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.33 | 12.33 | -0.81% | 1.20% | 46,527 LINK |
| 30 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 12.38 | 12.44 | 12.38 | 12.44 | 0.48% | 0.48% | 28,250 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.33 | 12.35 | -0.65% | 1.20% | 68,828 LINK |
| 1 Hour | |||||||
| Before | 12.40 | 12.44 | 12.37 | 12.44 | 0.32% | 0.56% | 39,673 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.32 | 12.33 | -0.81% | 1.28% | 99,171 LINK |
| 2 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 12.39 | 12.44 | 12.37 | 12.44 | 0.40% | 0.56% | 85,350 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.12 | 12.14 | -2.39% | 2.88% | 287,945 LINK |
| 4 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 12.44 | 12.49 | 12.37 | 12.44 | 0.00% | 0.96% | 154,336 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.12 | 12.23 | -1.64% | 2.88% | 490,030 LINK |
| 6 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 12.42 | 12.49 | 12.37 | 12.44 | 0.16% | 0.96% | 265,464 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.12 | 12.25 | -1.47% | 2.88% | 583,659 LINK |
| 8 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 12.52 | 12.58 | 12.40 | 12.43 | -0.72% | 1.43% | 568,194 LINK |
| During | 12.44 | 12.49 | 12.12 | 12.23 | -1.72% | 2.96% | 644,366 LINK |
| 12 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 12.52 | 12.58 | 12.37 | 12.44 | -0.64% | 1.67% | 722,531 LINK |
| During | 12.43 | 12.48 | 12.12 | 12.29 | -1.14% | 2.88% | 789,742 LINK |
