Dogecoin Soars 23% as Whale Activity Stalls — Why It Matters

Published at 2026-01-08 11:15:07

Dogecoin climbed about 23% amid intermittent surges in trading volume and coordinated buying from a reliable cohort of whale addresses, pushing prices higher on Jan. 8. The move was driven more by bursts of demand than steady accumulation, and on-chain flows indicate that the large holders who helped lift DOGE have reduced their active transfers in recent hours.

That slowdown in whale activity matters because it leaves the rally dependent on continued retail interest and fresh liquidity. If exchange volume and on-chain deposits don’t pick up, the gains could be vulnerable to a swift pullback. Traders should watch volume and whale wallet behavior for confirmation of a sustained breakout, while risk managers prepare for higher short-term volatility.

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