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Dogwifhat, the once-high-flying Solana-based meme coin, suffered a brutal week, mirroring a broader crypto market correction and raising questions about the sustainability of the meme coin craze. 
<h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:39" id="strong-meme-coin-mania-meets-market-mayhem-strong">Meme Coin Mania Meets Market Mayhem</h2> 
WIF, the token powering <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Dogwifhat</a>, saw its price plummet 15% in just 24 hours. This dramatic drop erased all the gains from a recent rebound rally. The sell-off wasn’t isolated to Dogwifhat; the entire crypto market experienced a double-digit tumble, with major altcoins like Ethereum and Cardano feeling the heat. 
Analysts point to a combination of factors behind the downturn, including renewed concerns about inflation and a recent sell-off by the German government and Mt. Gox, a defunct cryptocurrency exchange. 
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 The price of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24WIF&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">$WIF</a> dropped 15% as the market fell. 
 A whale deposited 900K <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24WIF&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">$WIF</a>($1.64M) to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bybit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#Bybit</a> 10 hours ago, leaving 974K <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24WIF&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">$WIF</a>($1.76M).<a href="https://t.co/qJwlxcWy15" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/qJwlxcWy15</a> <a href="https://t.co/amIkvwKfNG" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/amIkvwKfNG</a> 
 — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1808762111428080098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">July 4, 2024</a>
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The pain for Dogwifhat was further amplified by a whale of a different kind: a large investor.<a href="https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1808762111428080098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1808762111428080098%7Ctwgr%5E756c71a9681f8f1d345fbdd962318a6d8b3b914f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailycoin.com%2Fsolanas-dogwifhat-wif-dips-15-as-whales-offload-millions%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"> LookOnChain</a>, a blockchain whale tracking agency, identified a major Solana whale dumping 900,000 WIF tokens in a series of transactions. This fire sale, amounting to roughly $1.64 million, undoubtedly contributed to the downward spiral. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-628203" src="https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_36162b.png?resize=1024%2C351" alt="" width="1024" height="351" srcset="https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_36162b.png?resize=1024%2C351?w=1444 1444w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_36162b.png?resize=1024%2C351?w=460 460w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_36162b.png?resize=1024%2C351?w=768 768w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_36162b.png?resize=1024%2C351?w=860 860w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_36162b.png?resize=1024%2C351?w=750 750w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_36162b.png?resize=1024%2C351?w=1140 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1"> 
<h2 data-sourcepos="11:1-11:56" id="strong-dogfight-on-derivatives-bulls-trampled-bears-feast-strong">Dogfight On Derivatives: Bulls Trampled, Bears Feast</h2> 
While the Spot market witnessed a bloodbath, the WIF derivatives market displayed a curious mix of activity. Trading volume surged by a surprising 25%, propelling Dogwifhat to the coveted title of third most-demanded meme coin behind Dogecoin and Pepe Token. This surge in volume might suggest increased interest, but a closer look reveals a different story. 
Lurking beneath the surface was a brutal battle between bullish and bearish investors. More than $3 million in WIF positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours. This liquidation primarily targeted long positions, meaning investors who bet on the price going up were forced to sell at a loss as the price plummeted. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/UMGMWulU/" width="1835" height="883"> 
While some might see the increased volume as a sign of potential revival, the liquidation figures paint a starker picture – many bulls got trampled by the bears feasting on the market downturn. A Buying Opportunity Or A Boneheaded Move? 
Despite the carnage, not everyone has lost faith in Dogwifhat. The plummeting price has attracted some opportunistic “Solana whales” who view the current price as an attractive entry point. This glimmer of hope hinges on the possibility that Dogwifhat can recapture its past glory. 
In Q1 2024, Dogwifhat was a meme coin darling, riding the wave of the meme coin craze to a $4 billion market cap and a place in the top 30 global crypto rankings. However, the recent downturn serves as a stark reminder of the inherent volatility of meme coins, which often lack the utility or strong fundamentals of established cryptocurrencies. 
The future of Dogwifhat remains uncertain. Whether it can claw its way back from the doghouse or fade into obscurity depends on several factors, including broader market trends, community support, and potential developments within the Dogwifhat ecosystem. 
Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView

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