Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges 65,141% as Traders Eye Potential Price Shift

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is once again attracting attention after an explosive spike in its token burn activity. According to data from Shibburn, more than 1 billion SHIB tokens were burned in just 24 hours, reflecting a staggering 65,141% increase in burn rate. While this development stirred speculation of a price breakout, on-chain data suggests a more cautious outlook.

The burn, though massive in token quantity, only amounted to approximately $11,583—a drop in the ocean compared to SHIB’s $6.8 billion market cap. This means the burn may not carry enough weight on its own to shift market direction, despite the headlines it generated.

Burn Rate Jumps, but Price Action Stays Muted

Shiba Inu has been stuck in a tight trading range for the past four months, with the $0.000011 level acting as a solid support since March. This came after a harsh 67% decline from December highs, a trend seen across many altcoins during early 2025.

Burns like this recent one typically occur as part of scheduled or community-driven efforts, and while they often help reduce circulating supply, they don’t always impact the token’s market price immediately. According to analysts, short-term demand and broader market sentiment tend to play a more dominant role.

Network Activity Shows Weak Momentum

On-chain data from Santiment shows that daily active addresses on the Shiba Inu network have been in decline since January. Occasional activity spikes—seen in April and mid-May—coincided with short-term price moves. However, most of these movements were bearish, suggesting many holders were looking to exit during brief rallies.

Since June, network activity has stabilized but remains far below its January peak, indicating a lack of significant speculation or investor engagement in recent weeks. Network growth has also stagnated, with new address creation showing no major increase, a sign that retail interest might still be on the sidelines.

Whale Activity Offers Mixed Signals

Looking into SHIB’s supply distribution, the number of wallets holding 10 million or more SHIB tokens declined through the second half of June. However, these figures have started to recover in early July, hinting at cautious accumulation.

Crucially, wallets holding over 1 billion SHIB have remained stagnant. This suggests that while mid-sized holders may be re-entering, the largest players—often referred to as whales—are not yet making aggressive moves, possibly waiting for clearer signals from the broader crypto market.

Liquidation Levels Highlight Key Zones

To understand where SHIB might head next, analysts examined the three-month liquidation heatmap via Coinglass. This data shows notable liquidity clusters at $0.0000121 and $0.0000108—both equidistant from SHIB’s current price. However, the upside level at $0.0000121 appears to carry more trading interest.

This could attract short-term traders aiming for a quick move upward. The $0.0000121 level also aligns just below the $0.0000126 resistance—essentially the mid-point of SHIB’s established trading range. Breaking beyond this could open the door to a more sustained rally, but only if backed by renewed demand and a favorable Bitcoin trend.

Cautious Optimism in the Community

Despite the huge jump in burn rate, many analysts remain cautious. The lack of whale activity, low on-chain engagement, and relatively modest impact of the burn in dollar terms all suggest that any rally may be limited unless broader market conditions improve.

Still, for short-term traders and swing investors, the situation presents opportunities. If SHIB manages to hold above current support and test the $0.0000121–$0.0000126 zone, a quick bounce could materialize, especially if Bitcoin continues to trend upward and brings more bullish sentiment across the market.

Until then, Shiba Inu’s price remains tied to the same accumulation range it’s occupied for months. The recent burn may be a step in the right direction—but it’s not yet the fuel for a full breakout.