Cryptocurrency
by Michael Henris on December 14th, 2017

Dogecoin forecasts and predictions for 2018

Dogecoin got the name ‘joke currency’ because it was meant to be funny. Well, funny it was and it continues to be with its dog meme. Since its creation in December 2013, this alternative currency has helped many people who don’t understand the technicalities of the vibrant cryptocurrency world. It is indeed the currency that anyone who wishes to learn a thing or two about alternative currency should invest in. Moreover, there is the Shiba Inu (a breed of a Japanese dog) which strives to make the environment easy and fun.

The performance of Dogecoin

Moneywise, Dogecoin cannot take the crown for being among the best performing cryptocurrencies in 2017 or for being among those offered by the most crypto brokers. However, it takes the crown for being persistent and having a lively community on Reddit. Buying a Doge will cost you $0.003744 (as of December 13th, 2017). This means that for just $1, you get around 270 DOGEs. Unlike many new cryptocurrencies of 2017, this altcoin has never reached $0.005 price mark. As of 13th December, the market capitalization of the currency stood at $420.45 million. The Dogecoin currency (DOGE) in circulation stood at 112.31 billion DOGE.

Dogecoin charts

How different is Dogecoin from other cryptocurrencies?

Dogecoin was meant to be a funny cryptocurrency but it seems funny is no longer that good. Jackson Palmer who is behind the Dogecoin altcoin creation says a cryptocurrency crash is around the corner. Palmer who was an early fan of Cryptocurrency created the currency as a way to poke fun at the much-hyped digital currency in 2013.

Unlike Bitcoin which is deflationary, this currency is inflationary. It was a hard fork of Litecoin even though it has changed some fundamentals which clearly distinguishes it from Litecoin crypto. The currency has been used for philanthropic activities such as sponsoring sports and helping people in need of water. The altcoin’s community is very close and this is probably one of the reasons why Dogecoin has remained attractive. By becoming an active member of its Reddit forum, you get tipped with DOGEs.

How is the future of Dogecoin like?

The future of DOGE currency is but bleak. There is so much passion in the community. Even after being hacked and robbed several times, the community comes together in an overwhelming way and everything is done to help keep the altcoin’s house in order. It is unlikely the DOGE will reach the $1 in 2018. However, as long as there are willing buyers and sellers in the Cryptocurrency market, this crypto will be a player to watch.

By Michael Henris

Michael spends most of his time on ForexNewsNow trying to analyze all the different stories that are reported about the financial markets every day. All of his articles always contain some kind of analysis of what an interest rate change or a planned meeting from politicians could do to currency exchanges.

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Comments (6 comment(s))

Bryan Ryersen
what about a plan we all agree to such as this. we announce that Dogecoin will be automatically revalued at the 1st day of each month January 2018 1 cent february 2 cents march 4 cents april 8 cents may 16 cents june 32 cents july 50 cents August $1 every doge holder agrees to this timeline and enforces it in all transactions
mao
Bryan how could you forecast such a escalation for Doge? looks like a coin with no value. thanks
Jaspal Singh
yes dogecoin reach 1$ in 2018 any time it is good potentiol
John Mac
I predict big suprises if China latches. 2018 year of the dog anyone? Expect $1+.
mao
I really do not expect make more than 0,002 $ but I would be surprised if rises more.
Mark
Its 0,01 dollar now and it will be much higher.