Dogecoin Price Drops Below $0.081 Despite Whale Buying
Dogecoin has fallen to $0.0802, slipping under a key support level despite reports of whale purchases.
Dogecoin has fallen to $0.0802, slipping under a key support level despite reports of whale purchases. Tether (USDT) is trading at ₹95 ($0.9989). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto.news, with live market data added, as of Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:30:01 UTC.
The breach of the $0.081 support level could signal increased selling pressure, while whale activity suggests potential for a price reversal if buyers maintain momentum.
- Dogecoin price dropped 7.6% weekly to $0.0802
- 600 million DOGE reportedly bought by whales
- Key $0.081 support level breached
- Market cap fell to $12.58B
- Dogecoin Price Drops Below $0.081 Despite Whale Buying — this brief
- Dogecoin Tests Key Trendline Amidst Whale Accumulation
Dogecoin (DOGE) has experienced a weekly decline of 7.6%, with its price dropping to $0.0802 according to TradingView's Binance DOGE/USDT chart. This price point marks a breach of the key $0.081 support level, which analysts had been watching.
Despite the price drop, there are signs of potential buying interest from large holders. Reports indicate that whales have purchased around 600 million DOGE, which could provide some support for the cryptocurrency's price.
The broader market context shows a relatively flat overall crypto market cap of $2.81 trillion, with 
Bitcoin down 0.73% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 55, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors.
Tether (USDT), a stablecoin often used as a trading pair for DOGE, has remained relatively stable with a market cap of $183.46 billion and minimal price movement over the past week.
The combination of a significant price drop and reported whale buying suggests a potential for a price rebound if the buying pressure continues. Investors will be watching for any signs of recovery above the $0.081 level.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Tether (USDT) has moved from ₹95.01$0.9989 to ₹95.00$0.9989 — -0.00%.
The chart plots USDT's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 USDT ≈ ₹104.03 (about $0.9989), down 0.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
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Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 17, 2026.
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Dogecoin Price Drops Below $0.081 Despite Whale Buying — questions & answers
What is the current price of Dogecoin?
Dogecoin is currently trading at $0.080484, down 2.15% in the last 24 hours.
How much DOGE did the whales purchase?
Whales reportedly bought 600 million DOGE.
What is the significance of the $0.081 support level?
The $0.081 level was a key support threshold; its breach could indicate increased selling pressure.
How much is 1 Tether worth in rupee today?
About ₹104.03 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9989. The rupee price moves with both USDT's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Tether in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto.news. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.