Dogecoin achieved a short-term golden cross on its hourly chart this week, with the 50-period moving average climbing above the 200-period moving average. This technical signal emerged after Dogecoin staged a three-day rally beginning last Friday, drawing attention from traders and analysts alike.
Golden cross follows weekend rally
The latest surge started when Dogecoin rose from a low of $0.068 on July 24. Momentum accelerated on Saturday as memecoins saw renewed interest, and Dogecoin price climbed by as much as 6% on Sunday. Other tokens in the memecoin sector posted similar gains, contributing to a surprise uptick across the broader cryptocurrency market.
Despite the rally, Dogecoin failed to sustain daily gains and later declined by 0.93% over the most recent 24-hour period, trading at $0.072.
Analysts see potential for further recovery
Ali, a well-followed crypto analyst, identified a rare technical alignment across monthly, weekly, three-day, and daily charts using the TD Sequential indicator, all of which signaled potential buy opportunities for Dogecoin. This cluster of signals has drawn attention due to its infrequent occurrence on multiple timeframes.
Ali pinpointed a crucial support zone for Dogecoin at $0.056 and suggested that a rebound could drive prices to $0.16, with the top of the longer-term price channel near $0.45 if bullish momentum continues.
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Macroeconomic factors influence sentiment
In the week ahead, traders are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates, with the Federal Open Market Committee expected to keep rates steady at 3.75%. Macro data releases, including June’s core PCE price index and the latest quarterly GDP report, are also expected to influence risk sentiment in crypto markets.
Dogecoin and other major cryptocurrencies may respond to renewed volatility depending on how central bank policy and economic data meet market expectations.
Altcoin outlook buoyed by Ethereum’s performance
Beyond Dogecoin, the Ethereum/Bitcoin ratio increased to 0.03 — its highest level since late April — according to TradingView. The ETH/BTC trading pair crossed its 200-day simple moving average for the first time since January, rebounding more than 20% since a significant market sell-off on June 6. Some analysts interpret this move as a signal that further gains in alternative cryptocurrencies could be imminent.
Some industry watchers suggest Dogecoin could benefit from a wider altcoin rally, as traders look to recover from prolonged selling pressure that sent the token to multi-year lows.
As technical signals and broader market shifts align, traders will be monitoring both Dogecoin’s local support and key resistance levels, keeping a close eye on macro trends and sector-specific momentum.
