DOGE price: cycle 3 reflects the 2017 pattern
The current chart structure of Dogecoin is remarkably similar to the patterns that preceded its previous explosive surges. Technical analysis suggests that DOGE may be quietly setting itself up for another big move.
Dogecoin's chart tells a familiar story. After months of quiet trading, the meme coin has formed a strikingly similar pattern to those that came before its previous surges.
These similarities make people wonder: Could Dogecoin be preparing to surprise the market once again?
👉Three cycles, one plan
According to analyst Trader Tardigrade, the current structure of Dogecoin, which has been extending for six months - known as cycle 3 - closely mirrors cycle 1, which laid the groundwork for DOGE's first explosive rise in years. The chart shows Dogecoin's behavior across three major long-term cycles over six months. In cycle 1 (2013–2017), DOGE formed a long rounded bottom before exploding into a massive rise in 2017 - this was its first experience with mainstream attention. Cycle 2 (2018–2021) followed almost the exact same path, as DOGE jumped from fractions of a cent to $0.74 during the meme coin frenzy, achieving its all-time high.
Now, cycle 3 (2022–present) reflects those early stages. DOGE has been gathering in a U-shaped curve between $0.06 and $0.15, and recent price action shows renewed strength. The distinctive orange curve on the chart indicates this phase, suggesting that Dogecoin may be preparing for another expansion.
Each cycle has shown the same behavior: long periods of patience, followed by explosive growth. This pattern is hard to ignore.
👉What is behind the setup
Beyond the technical patterns, several factors support the possibility of a Dogecoin explosion. DOGE remains one of the most famous cryptocurrencies, backed by a passionate global community and ongoing buzz on social media. Speculation around the potential integration of Dogecoin into the X payment system keeps long-term optimism alive. As Bitcoin enters the next phase of its rise, history shows that money tends to flow into high-risk altcoins like DOGE, boosting its gains.
These conditions feel familiar - they reflect the environment before Dogecoin's previous explosions.
If this pattern continues, DOGE may start its next major move between 2025 and 2026. Long-term technical targets indicate $1–$2 at first, with the potential to rise above $5 if the momentum reflects previous cycles.
Of course, these predictions depend heavily on broader market conditions and liquidity. The cycles may resonate, but timing is always the wildcard.
Dogecoin's chart suggests that the same script is playing out again: a long base, followed by explosive growth. Whether cycle 3 will yield the same results as cycles 1 and 2 remains to be seen, but the setup is certainly intriguing. For those watching closely, the next year or two could be telling.