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DOGE Tests 22-Cent Support as $782M Volume Unleashes Stop-Loss Cascade
Resistance is building near $0.23, where profit-taking and heavy sell orders reappear.
Aug 19, 2025, 5:51 a.m.
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What to know:
- Dogecoin fell 4% overnight, dropping from $0.23 to $0.22 amid heavy trading volume.
- The decline was part of a broader crypto liquidation trend, influenced by U.S. inflation data.
- Institutional investors accumulated 2 billion DOGE this week, despite the price drop.
Dogecoin slid overnight, erasing gains despite heavy institutional accumulation, as $782 million in trading volume overwhelmed support levels and sent the token into correction mode.
The move came alongside broad crypto liquidations, reflecting heightened macro pressure.
News Background
• Dogecoin dropped from $0.23 to $0.22 in a 24-hour window ending August 19 at 04:00, marking a 4% decline.
• A sharp liquidation wave hit between 03:00-04:00, where volumes spiked to 782 million DOGE — nearly double the daily average.
• The decline occurred as industry-wide liquidations topped $1 billion, triggered by U.S. inflation prints beating expectations and denting Fed rate-cut hopes.
• Despite the drop, institutional buyers have accumulated 2 billion DOGE worth about $500 million this week, bringing total reported holdings to 27.6 billion.
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Price Action Summary
• DOGE traded within a $0.01 band, reflecting 5% intraday volatility.
• Overnight crash drove the token to test $0.22 support, now viewed as the key level to defend.
• A late-session rebound attempt lifted prices modestly back toward $0.22, signaling demand at the lows.
• Resistance is building near $0.23, where profit-taking and heavy sell orders reappear.
Technical Analysis
• Breakdown from $0.23 invalidates prior bullish structure, with $0.22 emerging as new short-term floor.
• Volume surge of 782 million DOGE validates capitulation selling — a potential precursor to bottom formation.
• Support: $0.22 (critical), followed by $0.21 if pressure persists.
• Resistance: $0.23 (immediate), $0.25 (major breakout threshold).
• Indicators suggest mixed signals: RSI approaching oversold, but momentum remains negative.
What Traders Are Watching
• Whether institutional accumulation continues if $0.22 cracks — signaling smart money conviction or retreat.
• Broader market risk sentiment: equity weakness and macro headwinds remain the dominant driver.
• $1 billion+ in crypto liquidations highlight fragility; another macro shock could deepen downside.
• A reclaim of $0.23 would be seen as a short-term reversal trigger, otherwise $0.21 support test is likely.
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