Is a Dogecoin price spike on the horizon? | The Express Tribune

Dogecoin (DOGE) has been riding a bullish wave, capturing the attention of both investors and analysts alike.

As the meme coin continues its ascent, experts are divided over how high it could climb in the current market cycle, with some speculating on targets as high as $3, while others take a more cautious approach.

The recent surge in Dogecoin’s price comes at the heels of political developments, as tech billionaire Elon Musk's iNFLuence continues to play a crucial role in the crypto space.

Following the news of Donald Trump's likely return to the White House, Dogecoin soared 24% as Trump’s presidential bid gained traction.

Musk, a vocal supporter of Trump, has backed the Republican candidate with significant financial contributions and public endorsements.

At Trump’s victory rally, the President-elect praised Musk as a "super genius" and hinted at a new Department of Government Efficiency, with a DOGE acronym, that could potentially further solidify the connection between Musk and the memecoin.

Musk’s past iNFLuence on Dogecoin is well-documented, with his endorsements having previously caused the coin's market cap to reach $88 billion in 2021.

Although Dogecoin's price recently settled around $0.19, up significantly from $0.07 a year ago, its growth trajectory remains closely tied to Musk’s actions, making the coin’s future uncertain but intriguing.

Crypto analyst Kevin Capital has offered a more conservative view, acknowledging Dogecoin’s potential but suggesting a more realistic peak.

Capital, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), pointed out that in previous market cycles, Dogecoin reached its "macro golden pocket" at the 1.618 Fibonacci extension level.

For the current cycle, that level sits at $3.90, but Capital believes it’s an unlikely target. He suggested that $1.80 is a more achievable peak, depending on Bitcoin’s performance.

Despite this cautious outlook, Capital highlighted an upcoming "Golden Cross" on Dogecoin’s weekly chart, a bullish technical indicator that hasn't appeared in four years.

If History repeats itself, DOGE could experience a brief cooldown followed by a parabolic rally in December 2024, extending into the spring of 2025. While Capital remains skeptical about a $3 rally, he does see potential for significant gains if Bitcoin’s momentum continues to drive the market.

On the other hand, analyst Dima James sees even higher potential for Dogecoin. According to James, if DOGE closes above $0.18 on its weekly chart, it could trigger a parabolic rally similar to past bull runs.

In both the 2016 and 2021 cycles, Dogecoin saw gains of 8,000% and 18,000%, respectively, after crossing this threshold. James believes that a similar surge could push Dogecoin toward the $10 mark if adoption continues to increase and technological advancements fuel demand for the coin.

James pointed out that the green and red lines on the weekly chart, a historical indicator of momentum, are currently showing signs of crossing.

This development suggests that Dogecoin is poised for another massive rally, potentially surpassing its previous all-time highs.

Currently, Dogecoin is trading at $0.2281, holding an upward trend within a bullish channel. Key resistance levels are at $0.2437 and $0.2570, should the bullish momentum persist.

However, with the RSI at 74, signaling overbought conditions, a short-term pullback could occur before the next leg up.

The 50-day EMA at $0.189 provides solid support, and a breakout above the $0.2192 pivot point strengthens the case for continued upward movement.

Dogecoin’s current bull run has led to varying predictions, with analysts like Kevin Capital expecting a peak around $1.80 and others like Dima James seeing potential for a much higher rally, possibly up to $10.

Despite these differing outlooks, the one common thread is the coin’s strong momentum, fueled by technical indicators, market sentiment, and the iNFLuence of key figures like Musk and Trump.