Dogecoin Whales Scoop Up 850M DOGE as Price Slides 25% Weekly

Alexey Bondarev
Alexey BondarevFeb, 08 2025 10:01
Dogecoin's puzzling pattern: whale buying surge fails to lift falling prices

Dogecoin whales have embarked on a significant buying spree in recent days, despite the cryptocurrency's ongoing price slump on a weekly basis. Analysts remain optimistic, suggesting DOGE may have reached its cycle low and could see a rebound soon.

Not long ago, Dogecoin's value surpassed $0.4. However, the last instance was on January 21, marked by a brief surge beyond that level. Since then, the price trajectory has been predominantly downward, exacerbated by a broad market crash on Monday that saw DOGE plummet to $0.2, marking a two-month low. Though the market initiated a recovery shortly thereafter, DOGE struggled to maintain its gains. It approached $0.3 on Tuesday but quickly receded to below $0.25, reflecting a 25% weekly decline.

This sharp correction persists even as Dogecoin whales have shown strong bullish behavior. By Thursday, these significant investors amassed over 750 million DOGE during the downturn and continued their acquisition spree by buying an additional 100 million within just 24 hours, reducing the available supply even further.

Despite these purchases, DOGE's price has yet to reflect a significant rebound. Analysts remain hopeful, citing DOGE’s historical trends. Trader Tardigrade observed that the meme coin mimics its 2017 price trajectory, suggesting it might have found a bottom, potentially setting up for a new all-time high.

KrissPax acknowledged the current correction, explaining that such declines are typical in each cycle and often purge weaker investors. He considers these moments valuable opportunities to buy the dip and prepare for potential market recovery.

In summary, while Dogecoin continues to face price challenges, the continued interest from large investors and optimistic forecasts from analysts suggest potential for future upward movement.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always conduct your own research or consult a professional when dealing with cryptocurrency assets.

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Alexey Bondarev

Alexey Bondarev is the Head of Content at Yellow.com, having reported on crypto for the last 10 years. He specializes in in-depth Research and Learn pieces, with a focus on analytical reporting, industry context, and the bigger forces shaping crypto, from the AI era and security technologies to fintech innovation. He believes that everything digital will imminently overcome everything analogue and is working hard to make that come true.

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