DOGE Falls to $0.20 Amid Market Sell-Off, Shows Early Signs of Support
Dogecoin (DOGE) dropped 5% from $0.21 to $0.20 as the broader crypto market reacted to renewed U.S.–China tariff tensions. President Trump’s proposed 100% tariff plan erased around $19 billion in crypto market value, triggering forced liquidations across major digital assets.
Despite the pullback, institutional desks report accumulation near $0.20, with derivatives open interest resetting to mid-September levels. Meanwhile, the House of Doge’s $50M Nasdaq debut via Brag House Holdings continues to support the long-term institutional narrative, though near-term flows remain cautious.
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.
- Morning rally volume surged to 568.6M before sellers regained control at $0.21.
- Heaviest liquidation occurred from 13:00–15:00, with 920M turnover as price broke below $0.21.
- A capitulation candle at 19:50 pushed DOGE to $0.20 lows on 12M volume, indicating likely exhaustion.
- DOGE stabilized near $0.20 into the close, with reduced volume hinting at early demand returning.
Technical Analysis
- Support: $0.20–$0.202, reinforced by high-volume accumulation at recent lows.
- Resistance: $0.21–$0.214, capped by reversal volume from the morning session.
- DOGE remains below the 200-day moving average, reflecting short-term vulnerability, but stable bids and compressed volume at $0.20 suggest potential base formation.
- A reclaim of $0.21 could attract momentum longs targeting $0.224–$0.228.
- Momentum indicators are oversold, with derivative funding turning sharply negative on Binance and OKX—conditions often preceding short-covering rallies.
Key Levels and Watchpoints
- $0.20 support — can bids absorb post-liquidation supply during Asian trading hours?
- Volume follow-through on a reclaim of $0.21 to confirm a reversal.
- Institutional positioning around House of Doge’s Nasdaq-linked instruments.
- Broader market sentiment tied to U.S.–China trade developments.
