After a sudden, brief pullback on Tuesday, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has rebounded strongly as bullish sentiment returned to the broader crypto market, fueled by Bitcoin’s persistent rally.

As the largest dog-themed meme coin moves close to key resistance zones, technical developments are hinting at an extension of the current upward trend toward higher price levels.

Technical Cross Signals More Upside Action For Dogecoin

Seasoned crypto analyst and investor, Trader Tardigrade, has observed a promising trend unfolding in DOGE’s 1-day chart. In the analysis shared on the X (formerly Twitter) platform, the expert noted that the meme coin appears poised to continue its upward trajectory, aided by a newly formed bullish cross, known as the Golden Cross.

A Golden cross in technical analysis occurs when a short-term moving average crosses above a long-term moving average. The indicator often suggests a potential shift in price dynamics from bearish to bullish. This crucial signal, sometimes seen as a predictor of long-term rallies, arrives as DOGE is demonstrating robust resilience despite broader market fluctuations.

The analyst explained that the recent golden cross emerged as the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) crossed above the 50-day EMA. Looking at the chart, the golden cross appeared after several months of bearish downtrend, triggered by a death cross. The death cross happened in late January this year, impeding the meme coin for the next four months.

Trader Tardigrade stated that the golden cross signaled the end of the four-month downward trend and brought the meme coin back into positive territory. As this development hints at the continuation of the current uptrend, the expert predicted a rally to the $0.56 level in the upcoming weeks.

In a broader time frame, specifically the 1-month chart, Trader Tardigrade noted that Dogecoin is finalizing cycle 3 as it prepares for a rally to this cycle peak. The expert’s analysis is based on past trends that led to DOGE’s most powerful move, categorized into three cycles.

Each cycle showcases how DOGE performed during a bear market phase and then transitioned into a bullish market phase. As seen in the chart, the meme coin is now in the final part of cycle 3, setting the stage for a substantial move to a cycle top, which is at the $20 mark.

Surging Open Interest Amid Price Increase

It’s noteworthy that Dogecoin’s Open Interest (OI) has risen significantly amid recent price surges. With increasing interest, a shift in mood toward bullishness, and growing buying pressure, the meme coin might be preparing for its next upward leap.

According to Glassnode, Futures Open Interest has surged by +63.9% in the past week, even as DOGE’s price pulled back from its most recent peak. Data from the on-chain platform indicates that OI soared from $989 million to $1.62 billion during this period.

According to Glassnode, this decoupling situation bears close watching as it suggests ongoing speculative positioning even as price momentum dampened at the time of the report.