Shiba Inu has a way of staying in the conversation, even when most people have written it off. A new prediction floating around indicates the SHIB price could climb as much as 1,150% by 2026 and even print a new all-time high.
The forecast comes from crypto analyst Daffy, who sees SHIB reaching roughly $0.00009. That would edge past its October 2021 peak and mark a massive jump from its current price near $0.0000072. It’s an aggressive call, but it’s gaining attention at a time when sentiment around SHIB is quietly shifting.
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Why SHIB Is Back on Some Radars
There’s no sugarcoating it, SHIB has had a rough stretch. It added another zero, slipped below key levels, and spent months drifting lower. For many holders, patience has been tested.
But long periods of boredom and frustration often show up before sentiment changes. Some traders now view this protracted period of weakness simply as a reset cycle and not necessarily the end of the story, particularly if market conditions improve.
However, the large hope that optimism has slowly begun to return has to do with the potential for clearer regulation of the crypto market within the U.S. by 2026.
This is thanks to the CLARITY Act, which has been put forward with the hopes that it will provide clear definition to how digital assets are to be regulated.
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ETF Talk Keeps Interest Alive
SHIB has also benefited from growing chatter around exchange-traded funds. While there’s no standalone SHIB ETF in sight, the token has been mentioned as a possible inclusion in future ETF baskets.
T. Rowe Price has listed SHIB among assets that could appear in a spot basket ETF, and Grayscale has reportedly identified SHIB as eligible under the SEC’s Generic Listing Standard framework. Even without confirmation, ETF speculation tends to spark interest, since these products can open the door to institutional capital.
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Shibarium Could Add to the Long-Term Story
On the development side, Shiba Inu isn’t standing still. One of the more talked-about plans is the rollout of Zama’s Fully Homomorphic Encryption technology on Shibarium in early 2026.
If it delivers, this upgrade could enable private smart contracts and attract developers who care about privacy-focused applications. It’s not a guaranteed catalyst, but it does add depth to SHIB’s ecosystem beyond pure speculation.
For the SHIB price to reach $0.00009, a lot would need to go right. Market conditions would have to improve, adoption would need to grow, and interest from both retail and institutions would need to stick.
SHIB remains a high-risk asset, but one that some believe still has room to surprise if the right catalysts align.
Whether or not 2026 brings a new all-time high, Shiba Inu clearly isn’t done keeping people talking, and in crypto, that often matters more than it seems.
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