LINK to USDT: Chainlink vs Tether in rupee terms
1 LINK =
12.002 USDT
1 LINK = ₹1,135.59 · 1 USDT = ₹94.62 · 1 USDT = 0.083322 LINK
Snapshot 23 October 2026; updating to live…
Over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, Chainlink lost 30.7% against USDT: the ratio went from 17.415 USDT to 12.075 USDT per LINK. In rupees, LINK fell 25.3% (from ₹1,530.1 to ₹1,142.53) while USDT rose 7.7% (from ₹87.86 to ₹94.62). Because USDT tracks the US dollar, this ratio is close to Chainlink's dollar price; the rupee quotes add the USD/INR rate.
The pair in numbers
- Highest ratio: 18.537 USDT on 27 Oct 2025. Lowest: 7.2009 USDT on 1 Jul 2026. Today's ratio is 34.9% below the high.
- Change against USDT: -7.4% over 30 days, +44.8% over 90 days, -30.7% over 12 months.
- ₹1 lakh put into LINK on 24 Oct 2025 would be worth about ₹74,670 now; the same in USDT, about ₹1,07,694 (before fees, spreads and tax).
- Daily moves: correlation 0.02 (they often move independently); a 1% move in USDT came with about 0.24% in LINK on average. Volatility about 70% a year for LINK and 7% for USDT.
- LINK gained against USDT on 181 of 364 days (50%).
Month-end ratio
| Month | USDT per LINK | Change | LINK (₹) | USDT (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 12.075 | -17.3% | ₹1,142.53 | ₹94.62 |
| Sept 2026 | 14.609 | +31.1% | ₹1,402.76 | ₹96.02 |
| Aug 2026 | 11.143 | +31.8% | ₹1,062.72 | ₹95.37 |
| Jul 2026 | 8.4539 | +14.6% | ₹808.36 | ₹95.62 |
| Jun 2026 | 7.3755 | -19.8% | ₹697.35 | ₹94.55 |
| May 2026 | 9.1998 | +0.9% | ₹873.15 | ₹94.91 |
| Apr 2026 | 9.1156 | +5.7% | ₹863.43 | ₹94.72 |
| Mar 2026 | 8.6247 | -10.4% | ₹805.72 | ₹93.42 |
| Feb 2026 | 9.624 | -14.2% | ₹876.55 | ₹91.08 |
| Jan 2026 | 11.217 | -9.7% | ₹1,027.11 | ₹91.57 |
| Dec 2025 | 12.418 | -4.4% | ₹1,116.29 | ₹89.89 |
| Nov 2025 | 12.989 | -22.6% | ₹1,160.95 | ₹89.38 |
| Oct 2025 | 16.787 | — | ₹1,491.7 | ₹88.86 |
How this ratio is worked out, and its limits
The ratio is Chainlink's daily rupee close divided by Tether'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/USDT 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 USDT is a taxable transfer in India: Schedule VDA guide · tax calculator.
FAQ
How much is 1 LINK in USDT?
At the 23 October 2026 snapshot, 1 Chainlink (LINK) was worth 12.002 USDT, because 1 LINK cost ₹1,135.59 and 1 USDT cost ₹94.62. Put the other way, 1 USDT = 0.083322 LINK. The live ratio at the top of this page refreshes every 60 seconds.
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Did LINK beat USDT over the last year?
In rupee terms Chainlink went down 25.3% and Tether up 7.7% between 24 Oct 2025 and 23 Oct 2026, so LINK lost 30.7% against USDT (daily closes, UTC). ₹1 lakh in LINK would have become about ₹74,670; in USDT, about ₹1,07,694.
Is swapping LINK for USDT 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 USDT in India?
It depends on the exchange. This page does not check listings. If your exchange has no direct LINK/USDT market you would go through INR or USDT, which means two trades, two sets of fees and two taxable transfers.