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Here’s What Will Happen To Price If The Announcement Is Favorable Like 2021
As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting approaches, analysts closely watch the Dogecoin price movements, drawing parallels to its explosive rally in 2021. Historical trends suggest a favorable FOMC announcement could significantly impact the Dogecoin price, potentially triggering a rally.
Dogecoin Price Rally Linked To FOMC Decision
Back in January 2021, the FOMC opted to keep rates unchanged, aiming to maintain ample liquidity in the United States (US) financial markets. This decision triggered a massive shift in Dogecoin, with the meme’s price skyrocketing the next day.
A crypto analyst, ChandlerCharts, recently shared an analysis of the FOMC’s influence on Dogecoin’s future performance. Comparing two parallel charts, the analyst drew striking similarities between the Dogecoin price action in January 2021 and 2025, both of which coincided with scheduled FOMC meetings.
The left chart shows that in January 2021, Dogecoin experienced a massive rally, surging well above the 0.618 Fibonacci extension level at the $0.01 price point. At the time, the rally coincided with the FOMC meeting and the US Presidential inauguration, with the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement serving as a key catalyst to Dogecoin’s upward momentum.
Chandler illustrates Dogecoin’s current price structure on the right chart, with a similar historically bullish pattern unfolding. DOGE is hovering around the key 0.382 Fibonacci level at the $0.33 price point. This zone, acting as a support area, was previously a launchpad for the Dogecoin price rally after the FOMC announcement in 2021.
DOGE is currently testing the $0.33 key support level, just like it did in 2021. Its current price action leading up to January 2025 mirrors historical patterns, highlighting a significant rally above the 0.618 Fib, a peak at the 1.0 Fibonacci level, and a subsequent retracement to the 0.236 Fib.
If history repeats itself and the upcoming FOMC on January 28 to 29 favors liquidity as it did in 2021, Chandler predicts that Dogecoin could skyrocket to $0.5, corresponding to the 0.618 Fibonacci level. The analyst also forecasts that similar market conditions could trigger a stronger rally to the $0.7 market peak at the 1.0 Fibonacci level.
Based on this bullish forecast, Chandler warns investors and traders to “brace themselves” as volatility is expected to rise leading up to the FOMC announcement. While history doesn’t always determine future market movements, the similarities in market sentiment and liquidity conditions from a favorable rate decision make this a pivotal moment for the DOGE price.
Bearish Or Bullish? Upcoming FOMC Meeting Sets The Tone
Historically, the FOMC meeting held eight times a year tends to influence the crypto market, as it offers insights into the FED’s monetary policy decision. Commenting on this, Daitaro, a crypto analyst on X, revealed that the crypto market often displays bearish or bullish sentiment leading up to the FOMC meetings.
Following the FOMC’s rate announcement, real price action occurs, leading to either a pump or dump in top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, among others. With the FOMC meeting set for today and tomorrow, the market’s reaction to a favorable or negative decision could significantly impact crypto prices.
Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Payment giant PayPal has announced the addition of Chainlink (LINK) and Solana (SOL) to its cryptocurrency offerings. As the payment behemoth increases its crypto footprint, PayPal and Venmo users can buy, sell, and hold LINK and SOL in their accounts.
PayPal Expands Crypto Offering With SOL and LINK
According to an official press release, PayPal has announced the expansion of its suite of cryptocurrencies with two new tokens. The payment giant confirmed the addition of Chainlink and Solana to its offerings, signaling increased confidence in Web 3 solutions.
Per the statement, the offering will extend beyond PayPal and include its subsidiary Venmo. Users of Venmo and PayPal in the US will be able to purchase, hold, transfer, and sell both SOL and LINK with their accounts.
May Zabaneh, Paypal’s VP for Digital Currencies revealed that expanding its cryptocurrency offerings was an obvious choice for the company. Zabaneh disclosed that feedback from users confirmed the need to allow consumers to interact with SOL and LINK.
“Offering more tokens on PayPal and Venmo provides users with greater flexibility, choice, and access to digital currencies,” said Zabaneh.
With the addition of SOL and LINK, PayPal supports seven cryptocurrencies on its platform. The firm waded into cryptocurrencies back in 2020 starting with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) offerings for consumers. Early successes saw it expand to Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) before launching its stablecoin PayPal USD(PYUSD).
Institutional adoption for SOL is rising with Polymarket integrating Solana by enabling SOL deposits. Chainlink is riding its wave of partnerships and integrations with institutional and enterprise utility at the core.
Why Did The Payment Giant Choose SOL and LINK?
PayPal’s decision to expand to SOL and LINK flows from their inherent capabilities and massive adoption figures. According to the statement, PayPal sees Chainlink as a key player in cross-chain interoperability while describing Solana as a “leading blockchain platform.”
Both SOL and LINK are in the top 11 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization with a combined valuation of over $80 billion. Chainlink’s ADGM partnership to build tokenization frameworks in the UAE is the latest high-profile play for the Web 3 infrastructure platform.
Furthermore, the company says the decision underscores the company’s cryptocurrency-facing ambitions in recent years. PYUSD has its sights on challenging USDT and USDC dominance with PayPal neck-deep in cryptocurrencies.
“The addition of LINK and SOL reflects the company’s dedication to the evolving digital currency landscape and fostering greater accessibility and engagement in the cryptocurrency market,” read the statement.
Apart from PayPal and Polymarket, BlackRock’s BUIDL has launched on Solana in a strong case for institutional adoption. Both SOL and LINK have reacted positively to the announcement, rising 5.42% and 1.37 respectively.
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Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price, predicting it could reach double digits in this market cycle. The analyst also revealed when exactly the cycle peak for XRP in this bull run could occur.
Analyst Predicts XRP Price To Reach Double Digits By July 21
In an X post, Egrag Crypto predicted that the XRP price will reach double digits by July 21, which he believes would mark the cycle peak for the altcoin. The analyst stated that so far, Ripple’s native crypto looks on track to reach its cycle peak by July.
He added that if the 110-day offset still holds, then the cycle peak could extend to November 9, 2025. The analyst also explained that it took some time for the 21 weekly EMA to catch up with the price action.
However, once it finally touched the 21 weekly EMA, XRP took 147 days to complete the last leg of the cycle, lasting 21 days until it hit the cycle peak. As such, Egrag Crypto is confident that July 21 could mark the peak for the altcoin.
His prediction of double digits price for XRP came following a question on what the altcoin’s price could be around this July 21 peak. Egrag Crypto simply answered, “double digits,” indicating it could rally to $10 or above. Interestingly, the analyst recently predicted that Ripple’s could rally to $27 in 60 days, which aligns with XRP reaching double digits by July.
In another post, Egrag Crypto also gave a short-term XRP price analysis. He stated that a close above $2.24 is the first sign of strength. Furthermore, a close above $2.30 and $2.47 are the second and third sign of strength. The analyst added that a close above $2.70 is the strongest signal for a potential breaout and new all-time high (ATH), with the potential target the $5 range.
Ripple’s Native Crypto Could Soon Witness Wave 3 Impulsive Move
In an X post, crypto analyst CasiTrades raised the possibility of the XRP price witnessing a Wave 3 impulsive move soon enough. She noted that the altcoin is showing strength today after reclaiming the 0.786 retracement at $2.05, a key level which it needs to flip to support.
The analyst has previously predicted that XRP could drop to as low as $1.90 before it rallies to new highs. In her recent analysis, she stated that the next major test is $2.24, where local subwaves and the macro structure are aligning. The analyst added that this price level is the 0.382 retracement of the most recent move down and the 1.618 extension on the subwaves.
From a structure standpoint, CasiTrades stated that XRP is now seeing the smaller subwaves beginning to align with the larger Elliot Wave count. She remarked that this is a strong sign that the bottom could be in and that the altcoin is building the foundation for macro Wave 3 up.
The analyst warned that failure at $2.24 could stall the XRP price but a new low seems unlikely. Meanwhile, the next resistance levels after are $2.70, $3.05 and then the current ATH of $3.80.
CasiTrades reminded market participants that XRP is now officially inside the Fibonacci Time Zone 3, which was set months ago. She remarked that this period is when the market should shift from consolidation into acceleration. The analyst asserted that if the altcoin wants to launch into its macro breakout, now is the time. Factors such as Coinbase’s move to launch XRP futures could spark this breakout.
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Critics are taking swipes at Pi Network and the PiCoreTeam after PiDaoSwap raised concerns over lengthy delays for Know Your Business (KYB) approvals. The delays have forced the hand of PiDaoSwap to roll out non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Binance Chain as a short-term solution.
Pi Network Faces Criticism for KYB Delays
Decentralized exchange PiDaoSwap has expressed worry over the prolonged delays of the KYB review process on Pi Network. According to a statement on X, PiDaoSwap submitted a KYB application, but 15 days later, the PiCoreTeam (PCT) has yet to issue an approval.
To build on the Pi Network, projects will need to submit a KYB application to pass the PCT’s due diligence process. An approval will give projects access to developer support, funding, and other ancillary perks for building in the Pi ecosystem.
However, after over two weeks, PiDaoSwap describes the wait as an “agonizing” one. Per the statement, PiDaoSwap is unable to start full development on the Pi mainnet because of the delay.
Following the delay, PiDaoSwap says it will launch NFTs on Binance Smart Chain (BSC) while it waits for approval. Binance continues to exclude Pi Network in its Vote To List initiative as it focuses on BSC projects.
“We have chosen to launch community NFTs on BSC as an interim solution rather than continuing to wait idly,” said PiDaoSwap. “Only after KYB approval can we proceed with in-depth development and ecosystem building on the Pi mainnet.”
PiCoreTeam Catching Backlash In Recent Weeks
Thought leaders in the Pi ecosystem have been vocal in their criticism of the PCT. Dr Altcoin, an active member of the ecosystem, took swipes at the PCT over the KYB approval delays. He argues that PiDaoSwap is not an isolated incident, adding that several centralized exchanges are waiting for KYB approvals.
“This is one example of a clear failure by the PCT,” said Dr Altcoin. “I also know some CEXs are on the waiting list for KYB approval.”
Furthermore, Dr Altcoin theorizes that Bybit not listing Pi Network is the fault of the PiCoreTeam. Dr Altcoin disclosed that the delays in centralized exchanges result from a lack of transparency by the PCT for token locking and burning mechanisms.
Pi Coin price has fallen by 15% over the last day to settle at $0.55, dousing optimism for a move to clinch $1. As investors scan the horizon for a correction, a listing by a top exchange and a string of ecosystem partnerships by the PCT can send prices to new highs. Despite the criticisms, the PCT is proceeding with its domain auction, receiving over 200,000 bids in the latest update.
Aliyu Pokima
Aliyu Pokima is a seasoned cryptocurrency and emerging technologies journalist with a knack for covering needle-moving stories in the space. Aliyu delivers breaking news stories, regulatory updates, and insightful analysis with depth and precision. When he’s not poring over charts or following leads, Aliyu enjoys playing the bass guitar, lifting weights and running marathons.
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
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