Dogecoin and PEPE Dip as Whales Rotate Into MTAUR: What This Means for Prices in 2026

Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe (PEPE) are showing signs of strain as whales shift their attention to emerging crypto projects like Minotaurus (MTAUR) (http://minotaurus.io/insight/a6f5bcf36a6c59ced179). While DOGE tests key support and resistance levels and PEPE faces technical weakness, MTAUR is carving out its independent momentum, attracting early-stage buyers.

Dogecoin Struggles at Critical Levels

Dogecoin has fallen 1.9% in the past 24 hours, hovering at $0.1219. The token hit a low of $0.1214 and a high of $0.1271, remaining near the bottom of its daily range. Over the past week, DOGE has lost 3.8%, and a modest 1.2% over the last 30 days. Analysts note that DOGE must break above the Supertrend resistance at $0.12658 to spark a bullish move toward $0.14, with potential upside to $0.156.

On the 4-hour chart, Dogecoin recently broke a key trendline near $0.123, forming (https://x.com/TATrader_Alan/status/2016665739164611071?s=20) a Diamond Continuation Pattern. The next target for bulls is around $0.129, requiring a 5.8% surge from current levels.

Market participants are watching volatility indicators closely, as DOGE could remain range-bound until a decisive breakout or breakdown occurs.

PEPE Faces Position-Trimming and Macro Pressure

Pepe (https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/pepe/) is down 3.71% over the last 24 hours, hovering at $0.00000484, following a strong 30-day increase of 18.75%. Analysts attribute the decline to macro-driven risk-off sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve policy decision, technical weakness below key moving averages, and selling pressure.

On-chain data shows whales distributing PEPE, signaling a rotation of capital from high-beta meme coins.

Immediate support for PEPE lies at $0.00000468 (78.6% Fibonacci retracement), with further downside possible if selling pressure persists. The token remains highly sensitive to market sentiment, making stabilization in volume a critical factor for short-term recovery.

Minotaurus Emerges as Whales Rotate Capital

While large-cap tokens struggle, Minotaurus (MTAUR) (http://minotaurus.io/insight/a6f5bcf36a6c59ced179) is getting traction as whales seek early-stage opportunities. Currently priced at 0.00012649 USDT, roughly 3X higher than earlier levels, MTAUR has recorded over 3 million USDT in deposits.

Early participants could see significant upside if the token reaches projected milestones, with a modest market capitalization of 5.6 million USDT leaving room for expansion.

The project's transparency, including a Coinsult Proof of Assets audit, confirms strong presale management, adding confidence for new buyers.

With exchange listings and adoption partnerships on the horizon, MTAUR could benefit from continued rotation from assets like DOGE and PEPE, positioning it as a potential breakout story for 2026.

Conclusion

Dogecoin and PEPE continue to be influenced by broader market cycles and macro events, while early-stage projects like Minotaurus offer an alternative growth path. Market participants and whales appear to be shifting capital toward projects with independent momentum and strong early metrics, suggesting a new wave of interest in emerging crypto opportunities. To get exposure to MTAUR before the public listing, visit the official website (http://minotaurus.io/insight/a6f5bcf36a6c59ced179).

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