Why Shiba Inu Coin Price Is Struggling Despite 64% of Investors Betting on a Surge

Shiba Inu price is struggling with resistance around $0.00001400 and potential support at $0.00001200, despite upgrade boosting burn rates.
By Evans Karanja
Updated October 10, 2024
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Highlights

  • Shiba Inu coin price eyes a 17% drop in anticipation of a rebound.
  • 65% of investors are betting that the SHIB price will move higher.
  • SHIB Futures data indicates Shorts are closing in profit.

Shiba Inu price shows signs of resilience while eyeing immediate support below for potential relief from the price drop. The price action is facing heavy rejection around $0.00001400, which means the chances of further pullback to the next support around $0.00001200 are high. Meanwhile, the Shibarium network underwent an upgrade over the weekend that resulted in increased burns. Can this development turn the tide for Shiba Inu?

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Shiba Inu Price Approaches $0.000012 Support

The SHIB price dropped 4% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.00001368. Conversely, the trading volume for SHIB surged by 41.2% over the same duration. This signals that the selling pressure is on the rise.

The recent Shibarium network upgrade on August 9 had an incredible impact on the network. On August 11, the Shiba Inu burn rate skyrocketed by over 38,000,000%, inspiring optimism in its investors.

Shiba Inu price prediction shows that the asset is currently in a downtrend, as indicated by the series of lower highs and lower lows. The price is below the 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), confirming the bearish trend.

Additionally, the 50-day EMA is well below the 200-day EMA, a bearish signal. The price action is below both, indicating sustained downward pressure.

Shiba Inu price has an immediate resistance around the 50-day EMA ($0.00001401) and another stronger resistance level near the 200-day EMA ($0.00001575).

The price sits just above a support zone at $0.00001340. If the current support fails, the next significant support level is around  $0.00001250.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 41.19, nearing oversold territory. While the trend is bearish, a potential bounce could occur if the RSI drops further. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is at  -0.17, indicating rising sell pressure on SHIB, reinforcing the bearish outlook.

The price recently broke down from a rising wedge pattern, which is a bearish signal. This breakdown suggests a potential move lower, possibly towards the $0.00001250 level, if the current support fails.

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If the SHIB price respects the $0.00001200 support and bounces back above the 200-day EMA, it may show a more pronounced reversal signal facilitated by increasing market strength. The SHIB targets would be around $0.00001900.

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65% Investors Betting on SHIB Price Surge

Data from Coinalyze reveals that a sizeable number of market participants are betting that the Shiba Inu coin price will surge. The Shiba Inu Long/Short ratio shows that 64.18% of traders are Long on SHIB.

 

shib open interestAccording to data from IntoTheBlock, if the Shiba Inu coin price rises above $0.000016 (16% from the current price), over $6.7 billion worth of SHIB currently underwater will transition into profitability. 

SHIBA INU IOMAPAdditionally, Messari Research shows that the SHIB Sharpe ratio, the metric for measuring an asset’s risk and reward, is at 2.98.

SHARPE RATIOA Sharpe ratio of 2 and above indicates that the reward for investing in SHIB is currently higher than the risk, which is bullish for the price.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What impact did the recent Shibarium network upgrade have on Shiba Inu?

The Shibarium network upgrade on August 9 resulted in a significant increase in Shiba Inu's burn rate, with a reported surge of over 38,000,000% on August 11. This increase in burns has generated optimism among investors, as it potentially reduces the overall supply of SHIB and could influence the price positively in the future.

2. Can Shiba Inu coin price recover, and what could trigger a rebound?

If Shiba Inu's price holds the $0.00001200 support level and rebounds above the 200-day EMA, it could signal a potential reversal. A significant recovery could be facilitated by increased market strength, with potential targets around $0.00001900 if a more pronounced reversal occurs.

3. What do investor sentiments and betting patterns reveal about SHIB's future?

Despite the current struggles, 64.18% of traders are betting on a surge in SHIB's price, according to data from Coinalyze. If SHIB's price rises above $0.000016, it could result in over $6.7 billion worth of SHIB transitioning into profitability.
Evans Karanja
Evans Karanja is a crypto analyst and journalist with a deep focus on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and the video gaming industry. His extensive experience includes collaborating with various startups to deliver insightful and high-quality analyses that resonate with their target audiences. As an avid crypto trader and investor, Evans is passionate about the transformative potential of blockchain across diverse sectors. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys playing video games and exploring scenic waterfalls.
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