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DOGE Holds Bullish Structure as Whales Shed $40M Ahead of Possible Breakout
Dogecoin consolidates below $0.26 as whales unload $40M in tokens. Analysts eye a potential breakout toward $0.35–$0.45 amid bullish chart setup.
Updated Jun 2, 2025, 9:12 p.m. Published May 21, 2025, 9:11 a.m.
What to know:
- Large holders sold $40 million in DOGE, which could slow down further gains.
- DOGE is stuck below $0.26, but many expect it could climb to $0.35 or higher soon.
Dogecoin has entered a critical consolidation phase below $0.26 resistance after experiencing an 18% drop since its May 10th local high, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.
Recent whale activity shows 170 million tokens worth over $40 million were shed in the past few days, potentially setting up for the next major breakout.
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Dogecoin's recent price action shows a clear bull flag pattern forming after its impressive rally that began in early April.
Despite the current pullback, technical indicators suggest this could be a healthy consolidation before another leg up.
Analysts point to a potential breakout within the next 7 days that could push DOGE toward $0.35-$0.45, representing a potential 52-114% gain from current levels.
Technical Analysis Highlights
- DOGE exhibited strong bullish momentum, climbing from $0.222 to $0.228, forming an upward channel with significant support at $0.218-0.219.
- A key resistance zone emerged at $0.233-0.234, where profit-taking occurred despite strong volume.
- The final hour's sharp pullback from the day's high suggests potential consolidation ahead, though the underlying momentum remains positive with higher lows established throughout the period.
- DOGE experienced significant volatility with a sharp downward correction, falling from $0.233 to $0.227, representing a 2.57% decline.
- Multiple attempts to establish support occurred between $0.227-$0.228, with brief consolidation periods.
External References
- "Dogecoin Price Prediction: One Break Above $0.230 Could Unleash a Full-Blown Meme Rally", cryptonews, published May 18, 2025.
- "Dogecoin Momentum Fades – Analyst Expects $0.213 Retest", NewsBTC, published May 21, 2025.
- "Dogecoin Chart Too Good To Ignore, Says Trader Eyeing Double", NewsBTC, published May 21, 2025.
AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
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