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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.
DOGE-USD 1-month chart shows 44.01% gain, ending at $0.2257 on May 21, 2025
Dogecoin (DOGE) jumps 44% over one month, reaching $0.2257

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.

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