Shiba Inu Price Watch: 60% Rally Catches Whale Attention – Is More Growth Ahead?

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) has had a significant surge this week, with its price increasing by over 60% in the last seven days. This increase is indicative of a broader trend in the cryptocurrency market, where significant coins such as Dogecoin are also reaping the rewards of overall market optimism.

SHIB’s ascent, presently valued at $0.00002803, is gathering traction, drawing the interest of both retail and institutional investors. In the past 24 hours, SHIB’s trading volume reached $5.69 billion, clearly indicating market awareness. This behavior indicates that SHIB may be preparing for substantial price fluctuations, particularly if market sentiment continues to be optimistic.

SHIB up over 60% in the last week. Source: Bitstamp

Favorable Sentiment For The Memecoin

A huge portion of SHIB growth can be attributed to the positive sentiment that exists in the cryptocurrencies market. Recent election results in the United States have instilled growing confidence, which seems to be spreading within the crypto space.

The broader crypto landscape’s renewed confidence has largely acted as a catalyst in pushing the price up for SHIB. Some analysts even foresee that the price might shoot up as much as 306% based on this positive outlook.

This optimism has resulted in a significant increase in whale activity, with substantial investors executing transactions that may substantially enhance SHIB’s value in the forthcoming months. With the growing interest in meme coins, SHIB’s market position appears increasingly favorable.

SHIB market cap currently at $14 billion. Chart: TradingView.com

Whale Activity Indicates Confidence

One major determinant of SHIB’s growth is whale activity. Previously quiet for eight months, an investor has now reappeared and sent significant amounts of SHIB to exchanges. One such deal is the $2.81 million worth of 100 billion SHIB transfer to Gemini. This trade among others shows that whales are positioned deliberately to take advantage of SHIB’s recent spike.

Early $SHIB buyer “0xd6b,” with a $120M profit, is back to offload tokens after 8 months of inactivity.

An hour ago, this whale deposited 100B $SHIB ($2.81M) to #Gemini, leaving 2.5T $SHIB ($73M) remaining.

Total estimated profit from $SHIB: $120M (+415%).

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— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) November 12, 2024

The whale holds a massive 2.5 trillion SHIB, worth around $73 million even after moving large volumes. This behavior usually shows trust in the potential of the asset, implying that large investors are orienting themselves for continuous expansion.

Shiba Inu & Market Dynamics

SHIB’s future will likely be influenced by persistent whale activity and prevailing market mood. The cryptocurrency market’s evolution indicates a robust development potential for SHIB. The growing interest from institutional investors, along with the fervor of regular traders, may create conditions for another substantial price surge.

Nonetheless, with profit-taking already underway, it is evident that certain investors are attempting to realize their profits. The euphoria surrounding SHIB, driven by favorable sentiment and substantial transactions, remains elevated, with many wagering on the memecoin’s further success. The forthcoming months will be pivotal in ascertaining whether SHIB can sustain its rising trajectory or will encounter a setback.

Featured image from Pngtree, chart from TradingView

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

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