Shiba Inu Surges 32% in Early 2026 as Trading Volume Soars
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Whale Accumulation Accelerates: Shiba Inu's price surged 32% in early 2026, surpassing $0.0000087, primarily driven by whale wallet accumulation and soaring trading volume, indicating strong investor interest in the token.
- Trading Volume Soars: SHIB's trading volume skyrocketed by 131% within 24 hours to reach $321.9 million, reflecting renewed market interest in high-risk digital assets, which could further propel price increases.
- Supply Concentration Risk: The top ten wallets control over 62% of SHIB's total supply, with one wallet holding approximately $3.3 billion worth of SHIB, suggesting potential volatility risks in the market.
- Market Sentiment Shift: The broader meme coin market cap rose 5.6% in a single day to $51.7 billion, indicating a resurgence of investor interest in meme coins, which may facilitate a recovery across the entire cryptocurrency market.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
