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Dogecoin , the king of the meme coins, is generating huge buzz in the cryptocurrency space as community members anticipate big news. The frenzy is about the REX-Osprey DOGE ETF, with a ticker symbol of DOJE that is expected to launch on Sept. 11.

DOGE price targets $0.2680 resistance amid ETF buzz

The hype about this launch has triggered movement and price gains for Dogecoin on the market, with the asset climbing by over 15.59% in the last seven days. Notably, a DOGE ETF will broaden access to the meme coin by both retail and institutional investors.

Such a development could lead to increased adoption and upward price movement. The adoption will stem from the increased exposure of the meme coin to individuals and institutions that prefer not to directly hold the asset.

Market watchers expect a successful launch to impact the value of DOGE. As of press time, Dogecoin is trading at $0.2494, representing a 3.35% uptick in the last 24 hours. As launch hour approaches, DOGE has been on an upward trajectory and hit an intraday peak of $0.253 in earlier trading.

Traders are now looking forward to the next resistance level at $0.2680. However, a major hurdle to breaching the next resistance is the low trading volume. Currently, this metric remains in the red zone, down by 11.22% to $3.24 billion.

Can Dogecoin flip $0.50?

With the current exchange-traded fund hype, it could help push volume into the green zone. If Dogecoin’s volume records a spike coupled with the increased exposure the ETF would bring, the meme coin might be on a journey to $0.50.

Worthy of mention is that the last time Dogecoin soared close to that level was in early December 2024, when it changed hands for $0.4672. Meanwhile, the asset’s all-time high (ATH) stands at $0.7376, attained over four years ago in May of 2021.

Dogecoin holders and market participants alike are keenly watching to see if the king of the meme coins will perform well, like Bitcoin, when its ETF launches.

Bitcoin price continues to trade in a tight range between $90,000 and $100,000, but on-chain data reveals that mid-sized whales, also known as “sharks” (wallets holding 100–1,000 BTC), are quietly reshaping the market. According to Glassnode, these entities have ramped up their accumulation aggressively since July 2025, pushing their total holdings to a fresh all-time high of over 3.65 million BTC. This growing concentration of supply in stronger hands could have a significant impact on Bitcoin’s next major price move.

Shark Accumulation at Record Highs

The latest data shows that shark entities are not only accumulating but doing so at the fastest pace seen this year. The Shark Net Position Change has turned strongly positive, meaning these holders are consistently adding to their stacks rather than selling into rallies. This type of accumulation has historically preceded major bullish phases in Bitcoin, as it reflects strong conviction from entities with substantial capital at stake.

A bold prediction by entrepreneur Fred Krueger is stirring debate in crypto circles. He believes the United States could one day use tariff revenue to buy Bitcoin, a move that could completely reshape global markets.

Tariffs as a Bitcoin War Chest

U.S. Commerce Chief Howard Lutnick recently said tariffs could generate as much as $50 billion per month. Krueger argues that if even part of this money flowed into Bitcoin, the scale would be historic.

Such large-scale buying could send Bitcoin prices soaring. Krueger believes this kind of demand would change Bitcoin’s behavior forever.

U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

The idea isn’t completely new. Earlier this year, the U.S. created a strategic Bitcoin reserve using confiscated coins. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has given mixed signals about future purchases, but recently left the door open for “budget-neutral ways to add more Bitcoin.”

That’s why Krueger suggests tariff revenue, which doesn’t directly impact taxpayers, could be the perfect funding source.

Is It Realistic?

Critics say the plan is unlikely, warning it could create political backlash and financial instability. Still, the very fact that this idea is being discussed shows how far Bitcoin has come.

Whether or not the U.S. takes Krueger’s advice, the speculation highlights Bitcoin’s shift from a fringe asset to a serious policy discussion.

FAQs

At current prices, $50B in monthly tariff revenue could purchase ~400,000 BTC, vastly exceeding the ~19,000 new coins mined daily.

Such large, consistent buying could break Bitcoin’s existing price models, sending it soaring and establishing it as a macro asset.

Critics are skeptical, citing potential political and financial instability. However, the discussion shows Bitcoin is shifting from a fringe asset to a serious policy topic.

Bitcoin holders with balances between 100 and 1,000 coins have accumulated a record 3.65 million Bitcoin, according to blockchain analytics firm Glassnode.

These investors, termed "sharks" by Glassnode, added approximately 65,000 Bitcoin to their holdings over the past seven days. The buying pace has accelerated, with this group recording a net increase of 93,000 Bitcoin over the past 30 days.

The accumulation pattern represents the highest total holdings on record for this investor category, which sits between smaller retail investors and large institutional holders or "whales" that typically hold more than 1,000 Bitcoin.