Dogecoin, which started as a joke, has long been the undisputed king of meme coins and has garnered a huge following since its creation. In a recent analysis shared on the social media platform X, crypto analyst Master Kenobi presented a compelling case for Dogecoin as a superior cryptocurrency compared to Bitcoin. 

Exceptional Historical Performance Compared To Bitcoin

Bitcoin, the world’s largest crypto asset, has outperformed every other asset in traditional finance in the last decade since its creation. However, as Master Kenobi pointed out, Dogecoin has indeed outperformed Bitcoin since its launch date. 

Master Kenobi noted that since its inception on December 8, 2013, Dogecoin has experienced a remarkable growth of approximately 883,920% up to its all-time high. In contrast, Bitcoin’s growth during the same period stands at about 17,234%. This significant outperformance underscores Dogecoin’s potential as a high-yield investment.

Unlike Bitcoin’s capped supply, DOGE employs a fixed inflation model, introducing around 5 billion new coins annually. Some might see this inflationary trend as negative for Dogecoin, but proponents of the meme coin have always emphasized that it is a needed feature. According to Kenobi, with DOGE’s total circulating supply currently above 140 billion DOGE, the annual issuance is now mostly negligible, and its effect will continue to decrease with time. Furthermore, the Dogecoin adoption rate has even far outpaced its inflation rate.

Lastly, the analyst highlighted the current low price of Dogecoin as one of its biggest advantages it has over Bitcoin. The relatively low price per DOGE unit makes it attractive to retail investors, who can acquire thousands of DOGE for the cost of a fraction of a Bitcoin. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is now being perceived more as an instrument for institutional investors due to its currently high price.

This affordability, combined with Dogecoin’s strong community and meme culture, makes it more appealing as an accessible cryptocurrency.

Current State Of Dogecoin

At the time of writing, Dogecoin is trading at approximately $0.38, with a 24-hour trading volume of $10.56 billion and a market capitalization of $55.8 billion. DOGE, which recently traded at $0.42 for the first time in two years, now finds its price correcting since October 13, having reached a low of $0.356 in the past 24 hours. 

Nonetheless, Dogecoin has maintained gains over both seven-day and 30-day periods, indicating a bullish trend. As such, the meme coin is definitely on track to end the month at a bullish close. There is also the possibility of reaching a new all-time high above $0.73 before the end of 2024. This optimism is partly fueled by the recent US presidential election, where President-elect Donald Trump has expressed a favorable stance toward cryptocurrencies.

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Cryptocurrency Prices Today: Bitcoin fell below $90K, trading within the range of $87,500 to $93,000 for the past four days. Meanwhile, XRP price broke above $1 after a more than 25% upside in a day, hitting a two-year high. The Meme coins sector saw massive selloffs, with PNUT price dropping by 15%. NEIRO, MOG and POPCAT, PEPE prices tumbled 6-13%.

The global crypto market cap jumped 0.28% to $3.04 trillion, but total crypto market volume dropped by 10% amid selling by traders.

Here’s a brief overview of some of the top cryptocurrencies by market cap and their price movements on November 17.

Cryptocurrency Prices Today: BTC and XRP Hold Market Gains

Bitcoin is trading at $90,416, maintaining its recent strength, While Ethereum (ETH) has declined by 1.81% from yesterday, Solana (SOL) surged, gaining 5.27% and diverging from ETH’s movement.

XRP became the top performer among the leading cryptocurrencies, rising by 12.43%. This boost added to the overall bullish market sentiment.

Bitcoin Price Today

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $90,416, reflecting a 0.80% decrease from the previous day. Over the past 24 hours, BTC low and high ranged between $89,417 and $91,763, respectively. Bitcoin market cap stands at $1.79 trillion, with a market dominance of 59.19% and a trading volume of $44 billion.

In an interesting development, a Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale has earned $180 million after holding BTC for 14 years. This impressive gain underscores the remarkable returns that early adopters of Bitcoin have achieved over time.

Ethereum Price Today

Ethereum (ETH) has declined by 1% and is currently trading at $3,122. Its 24-hour low and high ranged between $3,039 and $3,218. Ethereum’s market cap now stands at $371 billion, with a market dominance of 12.31%, and a trading volume of $28 billion in the past 24 hours.

Analysts expect Ethereum price to break through the $4,000 mark, as it remains tightly bound below this critical resistance level.

Solana Price Today

Solana (SOL) has increased by 5.61% over the last 24 hours, with its price now at $233. The coin’s daily low and high have been $212 and $235, respectively. With a current market cap of $110 billion, Solana ranks as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Technical indicators suggest a positive outlook for Solana, with many analysts forecasting a potential rise toward the $1,000 mark in the near future. The coin’s strong performance is seen as a signal of growing investor confidence and interest in Solana’s long-term potential.

XRP Price Today

XRP has rallied impressively, surging 12.3% in the past 24 hours and currently trading at $1.02. The token’s daily low and high were $0.94 and $1.256, respectively, with a substantial 24-hour trading volume reaching $24.05 billion. The price jump today has ranked it as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, holding a 2.3% market dominance.

This surge in XRP value comes as the U.S. embraces a more crypto-friendly stance, with plans to support American-origin cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Ripple whales are actively buying after a strong breakout amid a favorable outlook.

Meme Crypto Prices Today

Dogecoin (DOGE) is down by 6.95% and trading at $0.351 with a 24-hour range of $0.341 to $0.389. DOGE has surged 54% over the past week and has gained an impressive 164% over the past month, making it the seventh-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. This surge is reflective of increased investor interest, with meme coins seeing a resurgence in popularity.

Similarly, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has declined by 5.17% and is currently trading at $0.00002408. Over the past week, SHIB is up by 7%. SHIB’s performance over the last quarter, with an 82.61% increase, signals renewed optimism around this popular token, particularly as interest in meme coins remains high.

Other meme coins have also recorded loss over the past 24 hours. Pepe Coin, WIF and BONK are each down between 3-6%, while SLERF token stands out with a significant 42% increase. These price movements underline the broad interest across meme coins, as they continue to capture the attention of the crypto market.

Top Cryptocurrency Gainers Prices Today

Mantra Price Today

Mantra (OM) token has seen a 35% increase in the past 24 hours, now trading at $2.224. The coin’s 24-hour trading range was between $1.660 and $2.723, showing significant volatility. The continued rise suggests growing demand for Mantra’s platform and services.

Sandbox Price Today

Sandbox (SAND) witnessed a 23% surge in the last 24 hours. The coin is currently trading at $0.3606, with a 24-hour low of $0.2957 and a high of $0.3984. The trading volume saw a 450% jump in the last 24 hours.

Stellar Price Today

Stellar (XLM) is trading at $0.19, reflecting a massive gain with a 24-hour low of $0.133 and a high of $0.2010. The 27% change indicates some volatility, but the coin remained steady.

Top Cryptocurrency Losers Prices Today

Peanut the Squirrel

Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) has dropped by 15% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $1.59. Its 24-hour low and high were $1.63 and $1.93, indicating some selling pressure over the past day.

Neiro (First Neiro on Ethereum)

Neiro (NEIRO), the first Neiro coin on Ethereum, is trading at $0.002, down by 2.5% in the last 24 hours. The coin’s range for the day has been between $0.002 and $0.0024.

Dogecoin (DOGE)

Dogecoin (DOGE) has seen a 6% decrease in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.3541. The coin’s 24-hour range is $0.3417 to $0.3899, showing volatility compared to some other assets in the market.

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