en|en|#USJobsData The token #LINEA continued to fall after the alliance with SWIFT due to a combination of massive post-airdrop sales, the activity of large holders ("whales") who sold tokens, and the lack of immediate clear utility for users. Although the news from SWIFT initially boosted the price, the initial sales and the speculative nature of token launches exerted downward pressure, despite promises of future utilities like staking.

Key factors in the decline:

Post-Airdrop Selling Pressure: Many recipients of the free tokens immediately sold to secure profits, creating strong downward pressure.

Movements of Large Investors: Whales, including addresses linked to Consensys, sold large amounts, exacerbating volatility.

Lack of Early Utility: Users were confused about the use of the token, as native staking or lending functions were not immediately available, although they were expected later on.

Context of the alliance with SWIFT:

The news that SWIFT chose Linea for blockchain testing in September 2025 initially boosted the price of $LINEA by 14%.

This was part of SWIFT's strategy to explore digital assets, but it was not enough to counteract the initial selling pressures from the token launch.

Outlook and Future:

Although there was a decline, analysts saw signs of accumulation and potential rebounds, hoping that the utility of the ecosystem and programs like the MetaMask rewards would drive the price long-term.