Dogecoin (DOGE) continues its meteoric rise, gaining over 20% in the past 24 hours and 163% across seven days. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reveals that whales now dominate 64% of DOGE's circulating supply.
DOGE Token Distribution Analysis
Research indicates that Dogecoin's top 50 holders collectively possess:
- 87.1 billion DOGE (worth ~$12.6 billion)
- 63.71% of total circulating supply
Recent Whale Activity:
| Timeframe | DOGE Movement | USD Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Ago | -21M DOGE | -$3M |
| 1 Week Ago | -761M DOGE | -$110M |
| Since 10/31 | +484M DOGE | +$70M |
Key trends among top holders:
- 12 addresses accumulated DOGE this week
- 7 addresses reduced positions
- 15 addresses inactive for 6+ months
- 18 addresses held since pre-2020
- 13 addresses began accumulating in 2022
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Exchange Flow Patterns
- Binance: Received 1.2B DOGE ($177M) in 7 days
- Crypto.com: Received 4.55M DOGE ($6.7M)
Elon Musk: The Mysterious Whale?
Lookonchain speculates that Tesla CEO Elon Musk may control the largest DOGE wallet, despite blockchain tags identifying it as "Robinhood."
"Even though tagged as 'Robinhood,' I believe this is Elon Musk's address based on transactional patterns and timing correlations with his public statements about DOGE." - @lookonchain
FAQ Section
Q: Why does concentrated ownership matter?
A: High whale concentration increases price volatility risk as large sell-offs can dramatically impact market value.
Q: Should retail investors be concerned?
A: While noteworthy, DOGE's utility as a payment token (adopted by Tesla, AMC, etc.) may offset some volatility concerns long-term.
Q: How can investors track whale movements?
A: Use blockchain explorers like Etherscan or specialized tools like Lookonchain to monitor large wallet transactions.
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