Data Analysis
Measured by Clometrix
Chainlink's volatility ratio was 3.69x, against 1.43x for a typical Initial Claims release since 2021. Its volume ratio was 3.83x, 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 $7.40 when the figure came out. Fifteen minutes later it was 0.81% higher, and an hour later 0.81% higher. Its high-to-low range in the hour after was 1.49% of its price, against 0.81% in the hour before.
The release
Released by the Department of Labor on 25 June 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT. Initial Jobless Claims fell to 215K for the week ending 20th Jun, from 226K in the week ending 13th Jun.
It arrived at the same moment as Durable Goods Orders, Durable Goods Orders Excluding Transportation, Personal Income and Outlays, Personal Consumption Expenditures, Core Personal Consumption Expenditures, Continued Jobless Claims and Gross Domestic Product Report, 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 was not within two weeks of a Fed decision. Its own ratio of 3.69x compares with 1.38x 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
7.41Close
7.2524h Change
-0.16 (-2.21%)24h High
7.5524h Low
7.0124h Volume
2.448M LINKUS Initial Jobless Claims
Department of Labor
25th June, 2026, 8:30AM Timezone: America/New York
Chart Data from Binance
Observations
| Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Amplitude | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | |||||||
| Before | 7.39 | 7.40 | 7.39 | 7.40 | 0.14% | 0.14% | 927 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.40 | 7.48 | 1.07% | 1.46% | 17,414 LINK |
| 5 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 7.42 | 7.42 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -0.27% | 0.40% | 8,044 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.40 | 7.47 | 0.94% | 1.46% | 38,321 LINK |
| 10 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 7.42 | 7.42 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -0.27% | 0.40% | 12,397 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.40 | 7.46 | 0.80% | 1.46% | 42,569 LINK |
| 15 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 7.44 | 7.44 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -0.54% | 0.67% | 14,253 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.40 | 7.46 | 0.80% | 1.46% | 45,869 LINK |
| 30 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 7.44 | 7.45 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -0.54% | 0.81% | 73,719 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.40 | 7.45 | 0.67% | 1.46% | 55,815 LINK |
| 1 Hour | |||||||
| Before | 7.44 | 7.45 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -0.54% | 0.81% | 88,121 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.40 | 7.46 | 0.80% | 1.46% | 82,077 LINK |
| 2 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 7.47 | 7.48 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -0.95% | 1.20% | 186,447 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.01 | 7.18 | -3.06% | 6.66% | 732,248 LINK |
| 4 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 7.52 | 7.52 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -1.62% | 1.73% | 241,575 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.01 | 7.25 | -2.07% | 6.66% | 1.198M LINK |
| 6 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 7.51 | 7.54 | 7.39 | 7.40 | -1.49% | 1.99% | 316,955 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.01 | 7.23 | -2.35% | 6.66% | 1.448M LINK |
| 8 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 7.41 | 7.55 | 7.38 | 7.52 | 1.46% | 2.25% | 450,503 LINK |
| During | 7.52 | 7.52 | 7.01 | 7.25 | -3.72% | 6.78% | 1.439M LINK |
| 12 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 7.41 | 7.55 | 7.38 | 7.40 | -0.14% | 2.25% | 692,078 LINK |
| During | 7.40 | 7.51 | 7.01 | 7.25 | -2.07% | 6.66% | 1.756M LINK |
