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Story: Dogecoin Faces New Threat as Qubic Targets Network; Bitcoin Slips Below $116K

By Pankaj K

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Conclusion. Dogecoin is once again at the center of controversy.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) struggled on Monday as fresh pressure mounted from both market sentiment and external threats.

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Early Monday, the Qubic community held a vote on which proof-of-work blockchain should be the next target of its network stress campaign.

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Ivancheglo, known by his handle “Come-from-Beyond,” explained that the initiative is meant to test blockchain resilience, hinting that Qubic may have “tools to address” perceived…

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The Qubic team posted that discussions regarding DOGE had been ongoing, but preparations for an attack could take time.

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At press time, Dogecoin traded around $0.225, down 4% over the last 24 hours, according to CoinDesk data.

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Instead of breaking higher, sellers have dominated the market. Analysts note that the failed follow-through from the golden cross may reinforce bearish sentiment, as traders who…

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Market data further confirms the selling bias. Dogecoin’s futures open-interest-adjusted cumulative volume delta (CVD) has dropped nearly 1% in the past 24 hours — the largest…

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The CVD indicator measures the balance between buying and selling pressure in derivatives markets.

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While Bitcoin and Ethereum also showed negative CVD readings, Dogecoin’s sharper decline suggests it is under heavier pressure.

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Adding to the overall bearish mood, Bitcoin fell below $116,000 on Monday morning. This decline extends a broader correction that began after last Thursday’s record-breaking…

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The pullback coincided with Friday’s hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price inflation (PPI) data, which reignited fears of prolonged higher interest rates.

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Despite the correction, Bitcoin remains in a long-term uptrend, and analysts see the current decline as a natural cooling-off phase after a parabolic run.

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For Dogecoin, the combination of external threats from Qubic, failed bullish technical signals, and broader crypto weakness raises short-term risks.

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On the other hand, a recovery in Bitcoin or renewed retail enthusiasm could help stabilize Dogecoin’s price.

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