LINK to ETH: Chainlink vs Ethereum in rupee terms
1 LINK =
0.0050101 ETH
1 LINK = ₹1,135.59 · 1 ETH = ₹2,26,660 · 1 ETH = 199.6 LINK
Snapshot 23 October 2026; updating to live…
Over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, Chainlink gained 11.3% against ETH: the ratio went from 0.0045166 ETH to 0.0050249 ETH per LINK. In rupees, LINK fell 25.3% (from ₹1,530.1 to ₹1,142.53) while ETH fell 32.9% (from ₹3,38,773.75 to ₹2,27,374.14).
The pair in numbers
- Highest ratio: 0.0057442 ETH on 29 Sept 2026. Lowest: 0.0038827 ETH on 15 Apr 2026. Today's ratio is 12.5% below the high.
- Change against ETH: +6.1% over 30 days, +12.2% over 90 days, +11.3% over 12 months.
- ₹1 lakh put into LINK on 24 Oct 2025 would be worth about ₹74,670 now; the same in ETH, about ₹67,117 (before fees, spreads and tax).
- Daily moves: correlation 0.75 (they mostly move together); a 1% move in ETH came with about 0.87% in LINK on average. Volatility about 70% a year for LINK and 61% for ETH.
- LINK gained against ETH on 178 of 364 days (49%).
Month-end ratio
| Month | ETH per LINK | Change | LINK (₹) | ETH (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 0.0050249 | -7.9% | ₹1,142.53 | ₹2,27,374.14 |
| Sept 2026 | 0.0054547 | +18.3% | ₹1,402.76 | ₹2,57,165.06 |
| Aug 2026 | 0.0046113 | +4.7% | ₹1,062.72 | ₹2,30,462.35 |
| Jul 2026 | 0.0044056 | -3.7% | ₹808.36 | ₹1,83,482.9 |
| Jun 2026 | 0.0045762 | +0.7% | ₹697.35 | ₹1,52,387.91 |
| May 2026 | 0.0045456 | +12.4% | ₹873.15 | ₹1,92,088.32 |
| Apr 2026 | 0.0040432 | -5.1% | ₹863.43 | ₹2,13,551.55 |
| Mar 2026 | 0.0042582 | -14.6% | ₹805.72 | ₹1,89,214.3 |
| Feb 2026 | 0.0049838 | +20.2% | ₹876.55 | ₹1,75,879.55 |
| Jan 2026 | 0.0041447 | -0.8% | ₹1,027.11 | ₹2,47,810.29 |
| Dec 2025 | 0.0041799 | -3.8% | ₹1,116.29 | ₹2,67,060.17 |
| Nov 2025 | 0.0043458 | -1.6% | ₹1,160.95 | ₹2,67,139.92 |
| Oct 2025 | 0.0044168 | — | ₹1,491.7 | ₹3,37,736.88 |
How this ratio is worked out, and its limits
The ratio is Chainlink's daily rupee close divided by Ethereum's on the same UTC day, both from CoinGecko's global INR averages (365 shared days). It is not a quote from any exchange's LINK/ETH order book: real pair quotes include spreads and fees, and Indian exchange prices can sit above or below the global average. Past ratios do not predict future ones. Full method: methodology.
Swapping LINK for ETH is a taxable transfer in India: Schedule VDA guide · tax calculator.
FAQ
How much is 1 LINK in ETH?
At the 23 October 2026 snapshot, 1 Chainlink (LINK) was worth 0.0050101 ETH, because 1 LINK cost ₹1,135.59 and 1 ETH cost ₹2,26,660. Put the other way, 1 ETH = 199.6 LINK. The live ratio at the top of this page refreshes every 60 seconds.
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Did LINK beat ETH over the last year?
In rupee terms Chainlink went down 25.3% and Ethereum down 32.9% between 24 Oct 2025 and 23 Oct 2026, so LINK gained 11.3% against ETH (daily closes, UTC). ₹1 lakh in LINK would have become about ₹74,670; in ETH, about ₹67,117.
Is swapping LINK for ETH taxed in India?
Yes. A crypto-to-crypto swap is a transfer of a virtual digital asset, so any gain on the LINK you give up, valued in rupees at the time of the swap, is taxed at 30% plus 4% cess, losses cannot be set off, and 1% TDS can apply to the transfer. Keep the INR value of both legs for your Schedule VDA.
Can I trade LINK directly against ETH in India?
It depends on the exchange. This page does not check listings. If your exchange has no direct LINK/ETH market you would go through INR or USDT, which means two trades, two sets of fees and two taxable transfers.