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31 Jan 2026, 12:04
DOGE Price Analysis: Critical $0.11 Level Shows Signs of Demand
Dogecoin has entered a phase of consolidation after declining from its recent rejection at $0.12 resistance. The cryptocurrency lost key market structure levels during the pullback, including the point of control and value area low. Price has now reached the $0.11 swing low, where early signs of demand are emerging. The current price action suggests a potential swing failure pattern may be developing. This technical setup occurs when the price briefly breaks below a key support level but fails to maintain acceptance. Instead of continuing lower, the asset reclaims the broken level on a closing basis. Such patterns often indicate that sell-side liquidity has been absorbed rather than marking the start of a sustained downtrend. Wicks below the $0.11 level show that stop losses were triggered. However, the lack of follow-through selling pressure indicates larger market participants may be accumulating positions. Dogecoin has closed above this swing low multiple times, preventing a breakdown in market structure. Technical Breakdown and Volume Analysis The rejection from $0.12 marked a clear shift in short-term momentum. Traders who entered positions at higher levels were forced to exit as support zones failed. This accelerated the decline toward $0.11, where historical demand has previously emerged. Volume patterns during the decline show typical characteristics of a liquidation move. Sellers dominated as the price broke through intermediate support levels. The current consolidation at $0.11 shows reduced selling pressure compared to the initial breakdown. For the swing failure pattern to be confirmed, Dogecoin needs to demonstrate sustained acceptance above $0.11. Expanding bullish volume would strengthen the case for a relief bounce. Without this confirmation, the pattern remains speculative rather than actionable. Resistance Levels and Structural Concerns Even if Dogecoin bounces from its current levels, the path higher faces significant obstacles. The $0.12 resistance zone remains the primary target for any recovery. This level has capped multiple upside attempts and represents a concentration of supply. A sustained break above $0.12 would improve the technical outlook materially. Until that occurs, rallies should be treated as corrective moves within a broader trading range. The cryptocurrency has not established higher highs or reclaimed value area levels that would suggest improving market structure. The point of control, which Dogecoin lost during the recent decline, sits between the current price and the $0.12 resistance. At the time of writing, Dogecoin trades at around $0.1143, down 0.27% in the last 24 hours.
31 Jan 2026, 12:00
Active Solana addresses spike 115%, four in 10 merchants take Bitcoin: Month in Charts
Activity on Solana has spiked as new AI tech makes it easier than ever to launch memecoins. Meanwhile, Ethereum is plugging away at future-proofing and bringing down fees.
31 Jan 2026, 11:57
Scam Alert: Ethereum Whales Lose Millions to Copy-Paste Error
An Ethereum whale has suffered a massive loss with millions drained in a rare address poisoning exploit.
31 Jan 2026, 11:56
Brookings Institution warns local opposition could slow U.S. AI data center growth
A Nonprofit think tank, Brookings, announced on January 29 that local communities are resisting the growth of AI data centers across the United States, sparking concerns that the country’s AI infrastructure may halt due to issues with electricity use, water consumption, and environmental impacts. The authors said that data centers are controversial and essential to the artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that support the digital economy. They claimed that the digital revolution can stop in the absence of a large number of data centers, limiting people’s, communities’, governments’, and corporations’ access to the advantages of digital technologies. Local opposition to data centers fuels growing AI techlash Experts noted that despite data centers’ vital role in the developing economy, financial, economic, and environmental issues have sparked demonstrations around the nation. In Ohio, Georgia, Virginia, Arizona, and Indiana, plans to construct data centers have been delayed due to concerns about rising electricity costs, light and noise pollution, and potential risks associated with AI. In 2024, U.S. data centers used around 183 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, which is roughly equal to Pakistan’s total yearly energy use, according to a Pew Research Center analysis published in October. According to the Brookings report, the data center expansion coincides with a growing “techlash” against the AI industry, which has sparked organized opposition and protests nationwide over concerns about automation’s potential to displace jobs, energy consumption, and environmental impacts. The report also revealed that voter concerns roiled recent elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia, where opposition to data centers was part of campaign promises. Against this backdrop, the experts warned that if these community concerns are not addressed, data center construction may slow. They also warned that AI growth may be delayed and AI revenue streams may be curtailed, all of which would limit the benefits of AI that tech companies and government leaders have promised. To avoid weakening AI growth and revenue streams, the experts urged AI companies to establish viable community benefit agreements (CBAs) to address public concerns. They suggested that these agreements should be developed cooperatively with host communities and be legally binding, showing reciprocity between data centre developers and the communities where they are located. In particular, the experts said communities must be aware of the cost of data centres, understand who is responsible for paying, assess local advantages and hazards, and have backup plans for the long-term development of AI. The Brookings report also revealed that communities across the U.S have begun to establish various types of community benefits agreements. For example, the report cited that Cleveland has employed CBAs for several economic development initiatives since 2013. The report noted it distinguishes between “standard” agreements, which cover corporate investments under $20 million, and “expanded” agreements, which cover more costly initiatives. Private data center expansion grows amid rising community resistance The Brookings report comes as the Trump administration supports expanding AI data centers nationwide and increasing demand for processing capacity. Trump launched Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure project funded by OpenAI and Oracle, in January 2025. He also advocated for long-term protections to prevent communities from being left with data centers that provide no advantages. An aggressive expansion from the private sector is matching that federal push. Data from the tracking site Data Center Map revealed that major tech companies like Amazon and Nvidia have announced multibillion-dollar investments to build data centers and AI infrastructure. These will add to a global network of about 10,700 data centers, with about 4,000 in the U.S. However, some developers are already moving cautiously in response to community backlash. On January 23, The Register reported that Applied Digital, formerly known as Applied Blockchain, announced it had begun construction of a 430 MW plant in the Southern United States. However, it has not yet disclosed the site. The CEO claimed that this is being done to safeguard the little community where it is situated, particularly because he believes they are not prepared for “national media attention.” Get seen where it counts. Advertise in Cryptopolitan Research and reach crypto’s sharpest investors and builders.
31 Jan 2026, 11:45
‘No accident’ – Why OKX founder faults Binance for October’s crypto crash
BNB market share remained intact despite the ongoing FUD.
31 Jan 2026, 11:41
Jupiter Exchange faces backlash over seed phrase requirement for ASR rewards
Jupiter Exchange is facing community criticism after urging users to submit their seed phrases to the Jupiter wallet to claim ASR rewards for Q4 staking activities. Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized crypto exchange aggregator, has shocked the community by raising security concerns about wallet seed phrases. The DEX launched its ASR rewards for Q4 stakers, requiring users to export their seed phrases into the Jupiter wallet to claim rewards on mobile and desktop. The requirement has sparked widespread concern as community members push back against the rule, citing serious safety issues with submitting seed phrases. Jupiter Exchange raises safety wallet concerns for Web3 users 🚨New: Community backlash has emerged after @JupiterExchange launched its ASR rewards for Q4 stakers, requiring users to import their seed phrase into the Jupiter wallet to claim via mobile or desktop. Some users said forcing seed phrase exports for small rewards is unsafe,… pic.twitter.com/owxTFG2xOm — SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) January 31, 2026 Jupiter defended the requirement, stating that the measure is necessary to ensure fair distribution of rewards and prevent manipulation. However, discussions centered on the potential for exploits and the burden on users and long-term holders, who are likely to lose everything if malicious actors gain access to their accounts. According to Solana Floor, the decentralized exchange responded to the criticism, saying it will roll out an alternative method in the coming few weeks that will allow users to claim their ASR rewards from other wallets. Jupiter has hosted an annual airdrop event, Jupuary, every January since 2024, as part of its in-house efforts to attract new users and retain existing ones. In 2024, the decentralized exchange distributed 1 billion JUP tokens, worth over $1 billion, to over 1 million crypto wallets. In 2025, the exchange hosted its second airdrop event, distributing 700 million tokens to loyal users and stakers. This year, the ecosystem planned an initial distribution of 200 million JUP tokens, with 170 million allocated to fee-paying users and 30 million to stakers. The DEX had also announced it would set aside 200 million JUP tokens as a bonus pool for holding and staking the airdrop throughout 2026. The move was intended to incentivize more community members to hold as many tokens as possible and to discourage selling pressure that typically follows an airdrop event. The exchange had also announced it had set aside 300 million JUP tokens for Jupnet incentives. The total token distribution event for the January 2026 ASR rewards amounted to 700 million tokens. The exchange had also announced that JUP stakers will be rewarded based on their time-weighted stake and emphasized that the eligibility window for fee-paying customers ended in January 2026. Jupiter revises the token airdrop supply from 700M to 200M tokens However, in November 2025, Cryptopolitan reported that Jupiter revised its Jupuary airdrop downwards, citing dilution concerns. The decision was reached through a vote by community members after what happened during the previous Jupuary event in 2025. The January 2025 event saw the ecosystem distribute JUP tokens to everyone, including new community members who had no intentions of being part of the community and its ecosystem in the long run. As a result, many of these new participants sold the token, causing JUP’s price to crash significantly. The new revision reserved 200 million tokens out of the planned 700 million for the January 2026 Jupuary event. The publication also noted that the airdrop’s eligibility will change in accordance with the project’s DAO. The new revision will allocate 25 million JUP tokens to staking participants, with the remaining 175 million reserved for users performing fee-paying activities in the Jupiter ecosystem. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Jupiter’s native crypto asset JUP ranks 74th among the largest cryptocurrencies, with a market capitalization of $648 million and a 24-hour trading volume of $57.22 million. The crypto asset is trading at $0.1994, down 90.24% since its all-time high of $2.04 achieved 2 years ago. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
