Shiba Inu might not be the hot story it was during its all-time highs, but don’t count it out just yet. Despite a tough year and a drop of over 44% in price, there are signs that SHIB could still surprise many in 2025. Here are three reasons why the Shiba Inu community still has something to bark about – and why a pump might be closer than most think.
1. The Community Is Still Massive and Loyal
Shiba Inu remains one of the biggest meme coin communities in crypto. Even when the price drops, the conversation never really dies. On platforms like X and Telegram, the SHIB army continues to trend regularly. This kind of loyal, engaged user base matters. It means that as soon as market conditions improve or meme coin mania returns, SHIB has a built-in network of supporters ready to rally behind it. And in crypto, strong communities often lead to strong recoveries.
2. Meme Coin Mania Always Comes Back
Meme coins might look like short-term hype cycles, but if history tells us anything, it’s that they always come back. In 2023 and again in 2024, coins like PEPE, FARTCOIN, and even SHIB itself experienced explosive pumps driven by nothing more than vibes, volume, and viral moments. With 2025 expected to bring another wave of speculative enthusiasm – especially if Bitcoin and Ethereum make new highs – there’s a good chance SHIB will ride that wave again. Meme seasons are unpredictable, but they’re also unstoppable once they start.
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3. Smart Money Is Accumulating, Quietly
One of the most interesting signals right now is coming from blockchain data. According to IntoTheBlock, Shiba Inu wallets holding between 1 to 12 months – also called “Cruisers” – have increased their SHIB holdings by nearly 30 trillion tokens in June alone. That’s a massive accumulation, even as the price dropped 8% in the same period.
What makes this even more telling is that the number of wallets in this group has slightly gone down, meaning existing holders are doubling down instead of new wallets entering. This is often a bullish sign, suggesting experienced investors are confident in a future price recovery.
Meanwhile, long-term holders, or “Hodlers,” have been reducing their exposure slightly, offloading around 29.28 trillion SHIB. Traders (those holding for less than a month) have also sold some. Still, the Cruisers’ aggressive accumulation is creating a tug-of-war in the supply dynamics. If the Hodlers decide to join the buying, that supply-demand balance could finally tilt in favor of a price rally.
Shiba Inu might not be having a great year so far, but don’t mistake quiet for dead. With a strong community still engaged, the recurring nature of meme coin hype, and signs of serious mid-term accumulation, SHIB could still have one more big run in it. All it takes is a spark- and if the past few years have taught us anything, meme coins don’t stay dormant for long.
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