Dogecoin Slows After Record-Breaking Growth
After a week of significant growth, Dogecoin (DOGE) has stabilized and experienced a slight decline. Currently trading at $0.38 per token, this marks a 0.5% drop in the past 24 hours and a 2.5% decrease compared to last week.
Last week, Dogecoin reached a three-year high of $0.43 and briefly returned to the $0.40 range. However, it is now experiencing a quieter phase. Similar trends are observed with other meme tokens, such as Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bonk (BONK), and Dogwifhat (WIF), all showing negative performance.
A New Meme Token Emerges
While most meme tokens are experiencing a downturn, a newcomer, Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY), has defied expectations. Built on Solana and inspired by a viral TikTok meme, this token surged by 400% in just one day, reaching $0.41 with a market capitalization of $408 million. The token was launched only on Monday.
Why Is Dogecoin Slowing Down?
Dogecoin, like other meme tokens, is notorious for its volatility, which often leads to corrections after rapid gains.
Declining Interest in Dogecoin:
Dogecoin’s momentum is driven by media attention and hype. However, following Donald Trump’s election victory and speculation about his proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), the excitement has started to fade, impacting its price.
Altcoin Market Weakness:
According to Wintermute OTC’s Jake Ostrovskis, Dogecoin’s slowdown is not unique. “We’re seeing general weakness across the altcoin space,” he said. “Bitcoin’s performance is drawing liquidity away from altcoins, and the inherent volatility of these markets makes corrections a normal part of trading.”
Pressure From Miners:
BIT Mining economist Youwei Yang pointed out the high profitability of Dogecoin mining, which may be prompting miners to sell their holdings. “DOGE mining, combined with Litecoin (LTC), is currently two to three times more profitable than Bitcoin mining,” Yang said. Miners are cashing in to secure profits, potentially contributing to the token’s price dip.
Dogecoin Still Riding on Gains
Despite the recent slowdown, Dogecoin has seen impressive growth over the past month, with its price increasing by more than 163%. The token’s market capitalization now exceeds $55 billion.
Musk’s Influence:
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a long-time advocate for Dogecoin. Since 2019, his tweets and support have significantly boosted the cryptocurrency’s value. After Musk acquired Twitter (now known as X), his continued promotion of Dogecoin further strengthened its price and market capitalization.
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