Filecoin (FIL) is currently leading the group of AI and big data-related tokens in terms of development activity, according to Santiment’s disclosure in a post on X platform. Following closely is Chainlink (LINK), while Internet Computer (ICP) ranks third.
Source: Santiment According to this cryptocurrency data analysis platform, projects maintaining high development intensity often have a significant advantage in attracting users, thereby laying the foundation for sustainable long-term token demand growth.
Meanwhile, Coin Photon reports a significant increase in demand for LINK from large wallets. This accumulation trend is further reinforced as Chainlink’s reserve wallets have added more than 94,000 LINK to their holdings, indicating growing confidence from large investors.
Source: XV regarding Filecoin, the bullish outlook is also attracting attention. In just one week, FIL has recorded an impressive 19.5% increase. An analyst on X stated that FIL often experiences strong breakouts in the first quarter of each year. If this historical pattern continues, the question is how high FIL could go, and whether it can outperform Chainlink in the upcoming cycle.
Long-term trend assessment of Filecoin and Chainlink
Weekly FIL/USDT chart | Source: TradingView From a technical perspective, the intrinsic structure of FIL still leans toward an upward scenario. However, a more cautious view suggests that the crash on 10/10 formed a swing bottom around $0.32 amid extreme market pressure, while the $1.37 level remains an important reference bottom. Based on this reasoning, FIL is still operating within an unbroken downtrend structure.
Regardless of the scenario, the larger timeframe trend for FIL remains downward throughout 2025. The psychological resistance zone at $3 has been tested multiple times but has yet to see a convincing breakout to confirm a trend reversal.
If FIL can replicate the familiar pattern of the past three years with a strong rally in Q1 2026, conquering and turning the $3 mark into a support zone will serve as a crucial activation signal for trend-following traders.
Volume indicators, when viewed in the context of the long-term downtrend, explain why FIL investors need to remain cautious despite the notable recovery over the past two weeks.
Weekly LINK/USDT chart | Source: TradingView For LINK, the oscillation structure on the weekly timeframe remains bullish, supported by a strong rally from June to August 2025. However, the intrinsic structure within the same timeframe indicates a downtrend, while volume signals continue to reflect the dominance of the bears.
Purely from a technical perspective, Chainlink is currently considered a more favorable choice than Filecoin, as LINK still maintains an upward oscillation structure – an important factor for trend-following trading strategies.
Investors interested in the AI token group should be aware that the altcoin market is still highly volatile and unstable. Participating with expectations of a recovery in Q1 is feasible, but it is essential to clearly define invalidation points for the scenario and avoid accepting high risks as seen during the overheated market growth phase.
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