$LINK is currently trading at 11.657 USDT, up 2.83% over the rolling 24-hour period. The gain looks steady, but during those same 24 hours, the price dipped to 11.228 USDT and peaked at 11.679 USDT, putting the current price close to its high.

One thing many people overlook is that comparing the start and end points only shows where the price began and ended; it obscures the highs and lows along the way. The price swings during this period were much larger than the 2.83% gain, indicating considerable volatility along the way.

The most recent full hour saw a 0.53% gain, while trading volume was about 1.15% higher than in the previous full hour—a small change. Trading volume only indicates market activity; it does not show the direction of fund flows.