After Donald Trump's victory in the November U.S. elections, Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a remarkable price surge, driven by excitement surrounding Elon Musk’s anticipated role under the new administration and his long history of backing the largest meme coin. Within just weeks, Dogecoin’s price soared by triple digits, reaching nearly $0.50. However, the rally was short-lived as the market faced a significant correction in December, and DOGE experienced a sharp decline.
During this correction, Dogecoin's price plunged from above $0.41 to as low as $0.26 in just a matter of days. Despite the setback, DOGE showed resilience and quickly rebounded to $0.35, demonstrating its ability to recover. However, the cryptocurrency struggled to break past this resistance level and entered a period of consolidation, fluctuating within a tight range of $0.31 to $0.34 for several weeks.
Recently, however, the broader cryptocurrency market has shifted, bringing renewed hope for Dogecoin. A significant factor contributing to this change has been the accumulation of coins by large investors, or whales, during the correction phase. This accumulation has helped generate renewed bullish momentum for DOGE.
As a result, Dogecoin has surged in value over the past few days. In just 24 hours, DOGE rose by 16%, breaking through the $0.34 resistance level and trading well above $0.39. On a weekly scale, the asset is up by 25%, hovering close to $0.40. This price action has led many analysts to reaffirm their $1 price target for the cryptocurrency, although it would require more than a twofold increase in value to reach that level.
Looking forward, all eyes are on Dogecoin’s performance in the coming weeks, particularly with Trump’s inauguration scheduled for January 20 and the possibility of Musk playing a significant role in a new "D.O.G.E." department. These events could further impact the trajectory of the meme coin and potentially propel it toward its $1 target. The coming weeks will be crucial to track how Dogecoin responds to these developments and whether it can sustain its recent momentum.
January 2025, Cryptoniteuae