As market indices (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) swing into the green after a mixed opening, the cryptocurrency dogecoin (DOGE-USD) is also seeing gains Thursday morning. Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the memecoin's performance, while also examining Home Depot (HD), select ETFs, and small-cap indexes. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
The Bitcoin Cash halving is expected on Apr.4, blockchain trackers show, and has historically preceded price bumps.
The meme coin based on a dog wearing a pink beanie became an instant hit during the ongoing crypto bull cycle, now boasting a $2.6 billion market capitalization, but its skyrocketing price could signal increased market froth.