Heavy selling across digital assets drives DOGE 5% lower; desk formation of eye base as liquidation pressure shows early signs of exhaustion.
News background
- DOGE followed the broader market liquidation triggered by renewed US-China tariff rhetoric, falling 5% from $0.21 peaks to settle at $0.20. President Trump’s proposed 100% tariff plan wiped out about $19 billion in crypto market value, triggering forced liquidations across major companies.
- Despite the sell-off, institutional desks are reporting accumulation of interest near the $0.20 handle as derivatives open interest resets to mid-September levels.
- House of Doges’ $50 million Nasdaq debut through its Brag House Holdings merger continues to support the long-term institutional narrative, although short-term flows remain risk-off.
Summary of price action
- DOGE traded in a $0.0117 (6%) range between $0.21 and $0.20 through October 14 at 21:00–Oct. 15 20:00.
- The volume increased to DKK 568.6 million. at 08:00 on the morning rally to $0.21 before the sellers regained control.
- The largest liquidation hit the 13:00-15:00 window with DKK 920 million. turnover as the price broke below $0.21.
- Capitulation at 19:50 brought the price down to $0.20 on 12 million. volume, marking probable exhaustion.
- DOGE stabilized near $0.20 to close on reduced volume, suggesting demand is returning.
Technical Analysis
- Support remains firm around $0.20-$0.202, consistent with high volume accumulation during liquidation trough. Resistance is $0.21-$0.214, the zone capped by this morning’s reversal volume.
- Short-term structure remains fragile as DOGE trades below the 200-day moving average, but volume compression and stable bid depth at $0.20 suggest potential base building. A clean recovery of $0.21 could invite momentum longs targeting $0.224-$0.228.
- Momentum indicators remain oversold; derivative funding turned sharply negative across Binance and OKX – conditions that often precede short-covering rallies.
What Traders See
- $0.20 support – if bid absorbs delivery after liquidation through Asia open.
- Volume follow-up on any $0.21 claim for reversal confirmation.
- Institutional positioning around House of Doges Nasdaq-linked instruments.
- Broader risk sentiment around US-China trade headlines.



