Dogecoin (DOGE) has been caught in a whirlwind of market volatility, with recent heavy sell-offs by whales (large investors) raising concerns about the meme coin’s future price trajectory. The dramatic offloading of 1.32 billion DOGE tokens in just 48 hours has caused shockwaves across the broader cryptocurrency market, fueling worries about the token’s near-term performance.
Whales sold over 1.32 billion #Dogecoin $DOGE in the last 48 hours, as shown by data from @santimentfeed! pic.twitter.com/K3n6sD03Kl
— Ali (@ali_charts) April 9, 2025
According to data from Santiment, the sell-off by Dogecoin whales has resulted in a 4% drop in the coin’s price, highlighting the declining risk appetite among investors. Market analyst Ali Martinez noted that this trend could indicate waning confidence in Dogecoin’s growth prospects. As large holders exit their positions, there are fears that the price could face further downward pressure in the coming days.
This massive dump is not just a Dogecoin issue; it reflects the broader crypto market’s instability, where uncertainty is mounting. Investors seem to be growing more cautious, potentially signaling the end of risk-on sentiment that had previously driven meme coins like DOGE to significant gains. Martinez warned that if this trend continues, the meme coin’s price could face more declines, especially if market sentiment remains bearish.
Despite the recent slump, Martinez pointed to a crucial technical level for DOGE—$0.13. The price has consistently respected this support level since October 2023, and it coincides with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement. This makes $0.13 a key price point to watch. If Dogecoin holds above this level, it could help regain investor confidence, while a breach could signal further price declines.
Currently trading at $0.1467, Dogecoin‘s volume has fallen 26%, and futures open interest has also dipped. Martinez even predicted that if bearish momentum persists, DOGE could plunge to $0.06, marking a 59% drop from its current price. As market conditions remain uncertain, all eyes are on Dogecoin’s ability to hold key support levels.
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