Dogecoin Market Cap Shed $6-B Last Month – Will Bearish Pressure Continue The Pulldown?

Christian Encila

Last Updated: June 11, 2024 2:20 pm

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Dogecoin was one of the cryptocurrencies that took a heavy blow from a market crisis that broke out in March, resulting in a precipitous decline in its market capitalization.

According to a chart by Coingecko on Friday, Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading at $0.079378, a decrease of 4.1% over the past week. Its most recent price activity resulted in a market cap of $10,637,807,407 USD.

The popular cryptocurrency inspired by memes finished the month of May with a market cap of approximately $11.4 billion.

Dogecoin Market Cap Down 35%

Dogecoin’s market capitalization decreased from May 9 to May 13 as a result of a general bearish market that intensified throughout this period. Increasing interest rates, inflation, and the preference for less volatile assets such as metals were among the economic variables that led to a major selloff of DOGE.

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Meanwhile, recent attention has been drawn to Dogecoin as a result of Elon Musk’s potential purchase of Twitter.

Reportedly, the social media platform is providing the billionaire with data that covers the more than 500 million tweets posted each day, potentially putting closure to the Tesla CEO’s contention.

After Musk first said that he would spend $43 billion to buy Twitter, the market value of Dogecoin went up by about $1 billion, from $18.45 billion to $19.35 billion in 10 days (Financial Times).

This week, Musk cast more doubts on whether he will complete a $44 billion agreement to acquire the social network.

The closing market cap for Dogecoin in May was 35 percent lower compared to the opening day market value for the month. DOGE saw a robust trading volume of $991 million which corresponded to a market cap of roughly $17 billion.

Nearly two weeks later, DOGE started at $0.08464 and closed at $0.07004. The trading volume of the memecoin was roughly $2.63 billion, which amounted to a market capitalization of approximately $10.97 billion. Since May 1, DOGE’s market value has decreased by 37 percent.

DOGE total market cap at $10.5 billion on the weekend chart | Source: TradingView.com

Musk’s Twitter Reveal Boosts DOGE Market Cap

Following Musk’s initial reveal of his $43 billion Twitter acquisition, Dogecoin’s market valuation jumped by about $1 billion, from $18.45 billion to $19.35 billion, in 10 days.

Since then, however, the price of DOGE has decreased alongside the broader cryptocurrency market, particularly as Bitcoin plummeted below $35,000, dragging the bulk of altcoins down with it.

Dogecoin began May at $0.1276, reached a monthly high of $0.1373 four days later, touched a monthly low of $0.07004 on May 12, and ended the month at $0.08586.

Featured image from The Motley Fool, chart from TradingView.com

Christian Encila

Christian Encila is a journalist, editor, crypto analyst, and virtual assistant focused on storytelling, financial markets, and digital media. He blends strong writing skills with in-depth analysis, turning complex information into clear, accessible insights.

His writing began in college as a feature writer for his school publication, building research and storytelling skills. He later worked as an editor at a data engineering firm, gaining recognition for writing and discipline.

He expanded internationally in Canada and South Korea, then returned to the Philippines for a decade in a major newsroom. There he became a senior news writer and editor, simplifying complex topics for broad audiences.

He later moved into cryptocurrency journalism as a crypto analyst and market expert at NewsBTC, covering trends and blockchain developments. Alongside writing, he works as a Virtual Assistant supporting editorial operations, workflows, and coordination tasks.

Outside work, he enjoys motorbikes, riding a Yamaha R3, preferring relaxed coastal rides. He spends time with two cats and a dog, and unwinds with coffee, Filipino food, and occasional rum while watching comedy films.

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