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Dogecoin Bulls Defend 16 Cent Support as Elon Musk’s X Payments Speculations Loom
DOGE holds key level amid global volatility, with new momentum emerging after weekend sell-off.
Jun 26, 2025, 6:42 a.m.
What to know:
- Dogecoin rebounded 17% from weekend lows, maintaining strong buying pressure at the $0.16 support level.
- Despite global tensions, DOGE stabilized above $0.165, closing at $0.1657 with a nearly 3% increase from the session low.
- Coinbase's support for DeFi applications using wrapped Dogecoin, along with Elon Musk's influence, continues to impact market sentiment.
Dogecoin is showing fresh signs of strength after rebounding 17% from weekend lows, with strong buying pressure defending the critical $0.16 support zone.
The bounce comes as geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty continue to weigh on markets, yet DOGE appears to be building a higher low structure that could set the stage for further upside.
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News Background
- The broader crypto market has been rocked by escalating global tensions and unstable trade dynamics, but Dogecoin has managed to hold ground after a sharp decline to $0.142.
- In the 24-hour period ending June 26, DOGE stabilized above $0.165 and closed at $0.1657—up nearly 3% from the session low.
- Coinbase recently added support for DeFi applications using wrapped Dogecoin (wDOGE) on its Layer-2 Base network, potentially expanding the token’s use case.
- At the same time, speculative buzz continues to swirl around Elon Musk’s X platform, which has now secured money transmitter licenses in 39 U.S. states.
- While Dogecoin integration remains unconfirmed, Musk’s historical influence on the token remains a factor in market sentiment.
Price Action
DOGE traded between $0.1628 and $0.1677 over the last 24 hours, representing a 2.97% swing. The asset found strong support at $0.1628 during the 15:00 hour, with nearly 300 million DOGE traded as buyers stepped in. A sharp rejection at $0.1677 later defined resistance.
In the final hour of trading, DOGE climbed 0.98% from $0.1645 to $0.1661. Key momentum came at 01:28 and 01:34 UTC, with volume surging to 10.7M and 20.1M DOGE, respectively—confirming buyer interest and pushing the price to a local high of $0.1664. The session ended with price consolidating above $0.1659 as volatility cooled.
Technical Analysis Recap
• DOGE traded within a $0.0049 range ($0.1628–$0.1677), up 2.97% over the session
• $0.1628 confirmed as strong support with volume nearing 300M DOGE during buy-in
• Resistance formed at $0.1677 during high-volume rejection in the 14:00 hour
• Price closed at $0.1657, forming a higher low and suggesting bullish continuation
• 60-minute gain of 0.98% from $0.1645 to $0.1661 during final session hour
• Volume spikes at 01:28 and 01:34 confirmed strength, pushing to $0.1664 high
• Price stabilized above $0.1659 in final 15 minutes with decreasing volatility
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