DOGE Holds Trendline Support as Momentum and Volume Weaken

DOGE holds support, yet weak leverage and muted volume question breakout sustainability.

Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to hold a key technical level, even as upside momentum begins to fade. According to analyst Trader Tardigrade, price recently broke above a long-standing descending trendline on the daily chart. It has since pulled back to retest that level, with buyers so far defending the reclaimed support.

Dogecoin Tests Support for Sixth Day as Momentum Indicators Lag

As spotted by Trader Tardigrade, DOGE has tested the reclaimed trendline for six consecutive daily candles without a decisive close below it. Structure remains technically bullish while price holds above support. Repeated retests often strengthen a breakout level. Still, follow-through has been limited.

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Trendline holding ✅ but momentum weak ⚠️#Dogecoin has tested the trendline 6 daily candles in a row, trying to break below it. It’s still holding above the descending trendline — structure remains bullish 🔥

Still, this pop looks like it’s running on fumes. Price… https://t.co/ZtxMVeZnXF pic.twitter.com/Dh8Ap6blJT

— Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) February 22, 2026

Derivatives data shows little conviction behind the bounce. Open interest in DOGE futures has remained relatively flat. Previous rallies, including the run toward the $0.45–$0.50 zone, were supported by sharp increases in leverage. But the current positioning lacks similar expansion.

Open interest suggests fresh long positions are not aggressively entering. Price action may be driven more by short covering than strong new demand. Without sustained growth in leverage, upside continuation becomes harder to maintain.

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OI-weighted funding rates are hovering near neutral to slightly negative territory. Strong rallies in past cycles pushed funding firmly positive as traders chased momentum. Trader Tardigrade noted that the pattern is not visible now.

At the same time, funding is not deeply negative. Absence of extreme positioning reduces the chances of a sharp short squeeze. And derivatives markets reflect hesitation rather than conviction.

DOGE Recovery Faces Doubt Amid Weak Spot Participation

Spot activity paints a similar picture, as major advances in 2024 were accompanied by strong volume expansion and a wide range of bullish candles. The current recovery is unfolding in a low-volume environment, and participation remains muted despite gradual price gains.

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Lack of sustained green volume clusters suggests limited accumulation. Price is drifting higher, but buyers have not stepped in aggressively. Breakout remains technically valid, yet momentum is cooling.

Analysts note that for continuation to gain credibility, several signals must align. Even more, open interest would need to expand meaningfully. Funding should turn moderately positive. Spot volume must show a clear spike. A decisive daily close above recent swing highs would also strengthen confidence.

Until those elements appear, Dogecoin appears to be holding structure without strong momentum backing it. The coming sessions will likely determine whether the current setup evolves into a sustained reversal or fades into a failed breakout.