Dogecoin Stumbles Despite Hope for $1
Dogecoin (DOGE) endured a challenging week, falling from a weekly high of $0.35 to $0.33. The market capitalization also declined by 0.35%, accompanied by a 21% decrease in trading volume to $1.5 billion.
However, investors maintain cautious optimism, hoping for a surge that could propel DOGE to $1 in February.
Ambitious Target: $1
Dogecoin currently stands 15% below its all-time high, with a market cap of $49 billion (72% of its peak of $73.8 billion). A technical analysis reveals a recent breakout from a resistance trendline, indicating a potential reversal.
However, DOGE has encountered resistance at $0.42 and has consolidated between $0.30 and $0.33 since January 27th. A support level at $0.295 suggests continued buying interest, but the momentum is relatively low.
Bearish Signals and Optimistic Predictions
Bearish divergence signals in mid-January hint at investor exhaustion. To reach $1, DOGE must overcome the $0.4 resistance, which would require significant investor confidence.
Institutional interest could be fueled by Bitwise's recent SEC approval for a Dogecoin ETF. Popular trader WSB Trader predicts a 60% probability of DOGE reaching $1 by the end of January (a prediction that has yet to materialize).
Resistance and Support Zones
The $0.40 resistance remains a crucial level to watch. A breakout with high volume could pave the way for higher values, including $1. If resistance persists, DOGE may retest the support level of $0.30-$0.32.
Conclusion
The $0.40 resistance will determine DOGE's trajectory. A breakout could trigger a surge towards $1, while failure could lead to a retest of the lower support levels.