Dogecoin surged 6% after Elon Musk publicly apologized to Donald Trump, sparking renewed interest in the meme-inspired cryptocurrency.
Dogecoin's price increased to $0.2031 from $0.1909, with a market capitalization of $30.39 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.57 billion.
Market analysis questions the drivers behind the buying frenzy, noting the absence of high trading frequency from retail investors, known as 'ant investors,' typically seen at price tops.
Possible factors behind Dogecoin's surge include institutional or whale activity, algorithmic trading reacting to news, and short covering by traders forced to buy back as the price rises.