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Dogecoin (DOGE) 20% Price Drop Drives Traders To Abandon Long Positions

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Victor Olanrewaju
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Key Takeaways

  • The Dogecoin funding rate has turned negative, indicating rising bearish sentiment.
  • Open Interest has also dropped, signifying decreased exposure to the cryptocurrency.
  • DOGE’s price has fallen below the 20 and 50 EMA, revealing potential lower lows.

Before 2025 began, there were several predictions that Dogecoin’s (DOGE) price might hit a new high by January.

These forecasts were due to Donald Trump’s victory as U.S. president, with Elon Musk’s involvement playing a key role.

However, since Dec. 14, DOGE has dropped by 20%, indicating that the anticipated rally this month might not come to pass. This drop has also dampened the bullish sentiment Dogecoin traders had.

Below is a detailed overview of the key developments surrounding DOGE.

Dogecoin Sees Massive Exit of Capital in the Market

Dogecoin’s rally began in November 2024 moments after Trump won the U.S. election. Between Nov. 5 and Dec. 9, the memecoin rallied from $0.15 to $0.47.

Due to that price action, the funding rate at that time was positive. The funding rate acts as a measure of traders’ expectations, showing if most are holding long positions or otherwise.

When it is positive, most positions are long, indicating that traders anticipate a price increase. However, according to Santiment, Dogecoin’s funding rate has dropped to the negative region.

This decline indicates a dominance  of short-position traders, signifying bearish sentiment around the cryptocurrency.

Dogecoin funding rate turns negative
DOGE Funding Rate | Credit: Santiment

Should the sentiment remain the same, DOGE price could find it challenging to rebound.

Apart from the funding rate, Dogecoin’s Open Interest (OI) is another indicator that reveals a further price decrease.

Open Interest refers to the value of the total number of open positions in a contract. An increase in OI reflects that, on a net basis, traders are expanding their positions, indicating heightened interest and buying pressure.

Alternatively, a decrease in OI suggests that traders are reducing their exposure to a cryptocurrency. At the time of writing, DOGE’s OI has dropped to $1.52 billion.

This decline—which is far below the peak recorded on Jan. 7—indicates waning interest in DOGE. From a price perspective, if the OI continues to decline, then Dogecoin price risks hitting a yearly low.

Dogecoin Open Interest decreases
DOGE Open Interest | Credit: Santiment

DOGE Price Prediction: Correction Not Over

On the daily chart, the DOGE price has dropped below the key Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs).

On Jan. 8, the DOGE price climbed above both the 20 EMA (blue) and 50 EMA (yellow). That rise hinted at a sustained price hike. However, that did not happen, as the cryptocurrency’s value has now dropped to $0.32.

Typically, if the price is above the EMAs, the trend is bullish. But since it is the other way around, it implies that Dogecoin might continue to face a lingering downturn in the short term.

If this trend continues, the coin’s value might drop to the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement level at $0.21. But if the cryptocurrency can resist declining below 0.50 Fib retracement point, that might not happen. Instead, DOGE’s price could rally to $0.41 at the 0.786 Fibonacci level.

Dogecoin price analysis
DOGE/USD Daily Chart | Source: TradingView

Outside the on-chain and technical outlook, the upcoming Trump inauguration might also play a part in Dogecoin’s potential performance.

In the event that the U.S. President-elect discusses his crypto plans or Elon Musk takes the stage, too, DOGE could climb toward $0.50. However, if there is no mention of that, the coin’s value could sink to $0.21.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, financial advice. We do not make any warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. All investments involve risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. We recommend consulting a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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Victor Olanrewaju

Victor is a reporter at CCN. Currently residing in Lagos, Nigeria, Victor focuses on writing news and providing readers with on-chain and technical analysis. Before he joined CCN, he worked as an analyst at BeInCrypto and AMBCrypto. He published several pieces at these outlets detailing investor behavior and analyzing price action across different cryptocurrencies. Victor holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Ibadan. With his background, he finds it seamless to break down technical terms into simpler words while keeping readers engaged.
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