Dogecoin Transfer Triggers Speculation in Crypto Community
A significant transaction has taken center stage within the cryptocurrency sphere, involving the transfer of 90,000,000 DOGE, valued at approximately $36,438,179, from an unknown wallet to Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
This movement, reported by blockchain data tracker Whale Alert, has sparked speculation and curiosity among crypto enthusiasts. Large transfers can indicate potential market activities, such as selling intentions or liquidity needs.
"Whales," or large holders, may be preparing to sell a portion of their holdings, or the DOGE holder may require liquidity for other investments or expenses.
Recent days have witnessed substantial Dogecoin transactions. On January 17, Whale Alert reported four major Dogecoin transfers:
- 51,954,195 DOGE ($21,334,106) from Robinhood to Coinbase.
- 80,452,117 DOGE ($33,127,063) from Robinhood to an unknown wallet.
- 400,000,000 DOGE ($154,266,743) and 200,000,000 DOGE ($77,311,506) exchanged between unknown wallets.
Dogecoin Price Volatility
At the time of writing, DOGE is down 6.88% in the last 24 hours but has recovered 11% in the past week. This price dip aligns with market profit-taking, particularly among meme coins.
On January 15, Dogecoin surged above its 50-day SMA to $0.37. A bull run ensued, reaching a high of $0.434 on Saturday before sellers emerged. Bears pushed the price lower in Sunday's trading session, with lows reaching $0.358. However, DOGE has rebounded and is currently trading above the daily SMA 50 at $0.37.
The $0.35 level is a critical near-term support. Failure to hold above this level could lead to a decline below $0.30. Conversely, a break above $0.40 may trigger a rally towards $0.43 or $0.48, where sellers may step in.