
DOGE Slides to $0.20 Amid Market Liquidation, Signs of Base Formation Emerge
Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 5% from $0.21 to $0.20 following a broader crypto market sell-off triggered by renewed U.S.–China tariff tensions. President Trump’s proposed 100% tariff plan erased approximately $19 billion in crypto market value, prompting forced liquidations across major digital assets.
Despite the decline, institutional desks report accumulation interest near $0.20, as derivatives open interest resets to mid-September levels. Meanwhile, the House of Doge’s $50M Nasdaq debut through its Brag House Holdings merger continues to support the long-term institutional narrative, although near-term flows remain risk-off.
Price Action Overview
- DOGE traded in a $0.0117 range (6%) between $0.21 and $0.20 from Oct. 14, 21:00 to Oct. 15, 20:00.
- Volume peaked at 568.6M during the morning rally to $0.21 before sellers reclaimed control.
- The largest liquidation occurred between 13:00–15:00, with 920M turnover as price dipped below $0.21.
- A capitulation candle at 19:50 drove DOGE to $0.20 lows on 12M volume, signaling likely selling exhaustion.
- DOGE stabilized near $0.20 into the close, with reduced volume hinting at early demand returning.
Technical Analysis
- Support: $0.20–$0.202, backed by high-volume accumulation during the liquidation trough.
- Resistance: $0.21–$0.214, capped by reversal volume from the morning session.
- DOGE remains below the 200-day moving average, reflecting short-term fragility. However, compressed volume and stable bid depth at $0.20 indicate potential base formation.
- A reclaim of $0.21 could trigger momentum longs targeting $0.224–$0.228.
- Momentum indicators are oversold, and derivative funding turned sharply negative on Binance and OKX, conditions that often precede short-covering rallies.
Key Levels and Watchpoints
- $0.20 support — whether bids can absorb post-liquidation supply during Asian trading hours.
- Volume confirmation on any reclaim of $0.21 to validate a potential reversal.
- Institutional flows related to House of Doge’s Nasdaq-linked instruments.
- Macro risk sentiment tied to U.S.–China trade developments.
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