Investors Flock to Meme Coins for Exponential Returns
Investors have shifted their focus to meme coins, lured by their potential to generate significant returns in a short timeframe. Dogecoin, the forerunner in this domain, soared to $0.16 during US business hours on Friday, representing an impressive 185x increase from its all-time low of $0.0000869 (as per CoinGecko data).
Bitcoin's Ascendance Halted
In contrast, Bitcoin has faced challenges in maintaining its bullish momentum. Last week's surge, driven by the hype surrounding Ethereum ETFs, propelled BTC to $72,000. However, a subsequent correction ensued amidst increased volatility and investor hesitancy. Bitcoin's current price stands at $68,723, showing a modest 0.8% gain over the past 24 hours.
DOGE/BTC Price Analysis
The DOGE/BTC pair traded at 0.00000235 after a moderate correction from 0.0000255. Its immediate support lies at the intersection of the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and an uptrending trendline.
On the upside, the pair faces resistance from the confluence of the 20-day EMA and the 50-day EMA. Lateral trading is expected to persist until the pair breaks through either boundary.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains slightly below the neutral zone, indicating that the correction may gain momentum in the short term. The RSI also exhibits bearish divergence with the price.
Traders seeking substantial gains in Dogecoin may anticipate a rebound from the trendline and 200-day EMA. As DOGE strengthens against BTC, its dollar value could potentially reach its all-time high of $0.7316. Key resistance levels include 0.000026 and 0.00003.
Bitcoin's Outlook Ahead of US Inflation Data
Bitcoin's sideways movement this week has led investors to explore alternative tokens with higher growth potential, such as Notcoin (NOT) and GameStop (GSTOP). However, the crypto market remains susceptible to volatility as the US prepares to release inflation data on personal consumption expenditure (PCE). This data may provide insights into the Federal Reserve's anticipated actions on interest rates. In the recent FOMC meeting, the Fed opted to maintain interest rates unchanged. Inflation figures from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), released in early May, showed a slight easing in April.