1.6 Trillion Shiba Inu in Last 24 Hours: Is SHIB Getting Ready for Run?

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Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:45
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Shiba Inu whales have recently made waves with a massive shuffle of 1.6 trillion tokens. Such colossal transfers have historically been associated with steps whales take ahead of potential price action.

Transaction patterns reveal that substantial quantities of SHIB have been moved to and from various wallets, including notable exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, as well as cold storage addresses. 

SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingView

These transfers, executed in quick succession, hint at fund redistribution by large holders. The sending of tokens to exchanges can indicate a readiness to trade, while moving them to cold storage might suggest a strategy to reduce available supply and potentially drive up the price.

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The destinations of these transactions are particularly telling. Transfers to exchanges often signal a possible intent to liquidate or at least prepare for liquidity events, while the movement to cold storage could indicate a long-term holding strategy. The sheer quantity of SHIB involved in these transactions underscores their potential to impact market dynamics significantly.

Now, turning to the Shiba Inu price chart, we can dissect the potential impact of these whale movements on the market. SHIB is currently navigating a delicate zone just above a key support level at $0.00000902. The resistance to watch is the 100 EMA level (orange line on the chart) which, if broken, could open the door to further gains. However, the asset has recently experienced a downtrend, leaving investors to wonder whether these large transactions signal a forthcoming reversal.

A growth scenario for SHIB hinges on maintaining support and breaking through the aforementioned resistance. The presence of whales, suggested by the recent transactions, could provide the necessary buying pressure.