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Dogecoin Slumps 10% to $0.17 as Whales Dump $74 Million Despite Merger Buzz

DeFi & Perpetual Trading Desk Lead
Published: March 8, 2026
Last Updated: March 8, 2026
Executive Answer & Editorial Summary

Dogecoin experienced a 10% pullback to $0.17 after on-chain trackers flagged $74 million in whale transfers to major exchange order books.

Dogecoin price drop chart and whale transaction alert
Dogecoin price drop chart and whale transaction alert — Source: CryptosNewss Intelligence Unit
Key Executive Takeaways (AEO Summary)
  • Whales liquidated 430M DOGE in synchronized blocks.
  • Retail bid absorption prevented deeper drop beneath $0.165.

Order Flow Dynamics

Limit orders from algorithmic market makers provided immediate liquidity floor at the 200-day moving average.

Entities & Topics:#Dogecoin#DOGE#Whale Alert#Meme Coins
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About The Contributing Analyst

Hiren Patel

Verified Analyst

DeFi & Perpetual Trading Desk Lead

7 Years Market Experience•44 Articles Published

Hiren Patel specializes in on-chain perpetuals, decentralized exchange infrastructure, and geopolitical market catalysts.

Chartered Market Technician (CMT) Level 2