Dogecoin News Today: Whales Bet Big as Meme Coin Fates Diverge Before 2025 Repricing

Meme coin rivalry intensifies as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu navigate diverging trajectories ahead of the October 2025 market repricing. Dogecoin’s recent on-chain and technical indicators suggest a bearish outlook, with whale activity and declining open interest signaling risk aversion among large holders. In contrast, Shiba Inu has attracted bullish forecasts based on historical price patterns and ecosystem developments, suggesting potential for a renewed rally.

Dogecoin’s price volatility has been exacerbated by shifting whale behavior and reduced network engagement. Santiment data reveals that wallets holding between $10–$100 million in DOGE have declined by 6% since late July, reflecting an ongoing de-risking trend among major stakeholders. Notably, a $200 million transfer of 900 million DOGE to Binance by an unidentified whale has amplified concerns about short-term sell pressure [1]. Derivatives metrics also indicate waning speculative interest, as futures open interest has dropped to $3.24 billion from a peak of $5.35 billion in late July [1]. This decline aligns with broader indicators of reduced retail participation, including a sharp drop in daily active addresses to 58,000 from 674,500 in July [1].

From a technical standpoint, Dogecoin is retesting the lower boundary of a rising wedge pattern, a bearish reversal formation that suggests further downside risk. If DOGE breaks below $0.218, it could fall to $0.12, representing a 45% decline from current levels [1]. The relative strength index (RSI) has also retreated from overbought territory, reinforcing the bearish bias. These signals imply that Dogecoin’s near-term outlook remains uncertain, with critical support levels at $0.19–$0.20 and the 100-day and 200-day moving averages playing pivotal roles in determining its trajectory.

Shiba Inu, on the other hand, presents a more optimistic narrative. Analysts highlight recurring accumulation phases followed by explosive price rallies in its weekly chart. A recent analysis by Kamran Asghar suggests that SHIB could follow a similar pattern, potentially reaching a new all-time high of $0.0000900—a 619% increase from its current price of $0.0000251 [3]. This projection is supported by historical precedents in 2021 and 2024, where consolidation periods led to sharp price surges. SHIB’s ecosystem is also expanding, with the launch of Shibarium—its Layer 2 blockchain—aimed at reducing gas fees and accelerating transactions [2]. A revamped staking model and developer incentives further underscore its potential to attract new users and developers.

Additionally, Shiba Inu is leveraging the metaverse to drive adoption. The project recently launched “SHIB: The Metaverse,” a virtual platform featuring over 100,000 plots of land, which could enhance its utility and attract speculative interest [2]. The coin’s deflationary structure—where tokens can only be burned—also provides a long-term mechanism for price appreciation if whale activity intensifies. The top 10 wallets control 62% of the circulating supply, and any significant token burns could further consolidate bullish momentum [2].

While external factors like interest rate trends and macroeconomic uncertainty remain important, analysts suggest that Shiba Inu could benefit from a broader shift in capital toward meme coins in late 2025 and 2026. The Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cuts are expected to reduce the cost of borrowing and stimulate speculative trading, potentially favoring high-volatility assets like SHIB [2]. However, investors are cautioned to approach such investments with caution, as meme coins remain highly speculative and prone to rapid price swings.

Source: [1] Dogecoin whales de-risk as DOGE price is in danger ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-whales-de-risk-doge-price-dropping-45-percent) [2] 4 Reasons to Buy Shiba Inu Before 2026 (https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/25/reasons-to-buy-shiba-inu-before-2026/) [3] Massive Shiba Inu Expansion to New ATH Imminent as ... (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/27/massive-shiba-inu-expansion-to-new-ath-imminent-as-consolidation-nears-end/)