Dogecoin surges 20% in 48 hours: What’s driving the rally?

By Peter Macharia - Technical Analyst
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies are a high-risk asset class. This article does not constitute investment advice and is provided for informational purposes only. You could lose all of your capital.
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Dogecoin ($DOGE), known for its unpredictable price movements, has once again captured the market’s attention with a price surge at the end of January 2025. From Jan. 28 to Jan. 30, Dogecoin’s price jumped from around $0.058 to approximately $0.07. This reflects a notable increase in a short period.

At the start of Jan. 2025, Dogecoin showed low volatility. The candlestick patterns reflected smaller body sizes, indicative of a period of subdued market activity. Trading volumes were also lower, corresponding to reduced investor interest periods.

However, the final days of the month saw a dramatic shift. The surge towards $0.07, a price not seen in several weeks, suggests a breakout. This movement likely reflects an influx of market participants reacting to potential catalysts or news that sparked buying activity.

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The surge aligns with a classic breakout pattern, which often signifies a shift in market sentiment. The large candlestick bodies accompanying this price movement suggest that traders were actively engaging in the market, potentially spurred on by positive news or a shift in investor sentiment.

Dogecoin’s price surge in late Jan. 2025 has caused increased market interest, as seen by the uptick in volume. With a 24-hour trading volume of $1.98 billion, representing a 3% increase, traders react to the price movement.

Source: CoinMarketCap

RSI and MACD indicators reflect caution

While the price action points toward a strong upward move, technical indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) offer a more cautious view. As of January 30, 2025, the RSI stands at 48.84, close to the neutral zone.

This suggests that Dogecoin is neither overbought nor oversold, leaving the market in a state of indecision. If the RSI crosses above 50, it could indicate a more bullish outlook, while a drop below 40 might signal a potential bearish reversal.

Source: TradingView

The MACD setup has reached 0.0015 positioning its MACD line above the signal line which points to moderately bullish market sentiment. The MACD histogram shows small neutral bars suggesting market momentum in this period has weakened. The current trajectory signals an overall rising trend but does not provide enough evidence for persistent upward price movement.

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