Dog-Themed Cryptocurrency Dogecoin Surges
Dogecoin (DOGE), the dog-themed cryptocurrency, has seen a significant increase in price over the last seven days, rising by nearly 29%.
Whale Activity Highlights Positive Sentiment
Accompanying Dogecoin's price surge is a staggering 1,856% increase in large holder netflows. This surge indicates that major players are accumulating DOGE, further supporting the positive sentiment surrounding its price.
Dogecoin Outperforms Top Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin's strong performance has seen it outperform the top 50 biggest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization in terms of weekly gains.
Elon Musk's Tweet Fuels Interest
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently tweeted about Dogecoin, referencing a report that California officials had barred SpaceX from launching rockets from the state. Musk's tweet further fueled interest in the cryptocurrency.
Technical Analysis
At the time of writing, DOGE is facing modest profit-taking, having declined by 1.45% in the last 24 hours. However, important support levels have formed at the 50-week and 100-week Simple Moving Averages (SMAs).
Potential Price Targets
Dogecoin has crossed $0.14, and potential target prices include $0.17 and then $0.19. The 50-day moving average, currently at $0.108, may provide support in the event of profit-taking.
Dogecoin's Current Status
Dogecoin currently ranks as the eighth largest digital asset, with a market capitalization of $20.83 billion. Initially created as a joke, it has gained significant traction and has become a legitimate cryptocurrency.