Shiba Inu (SHIB) is experiencing a notable price increase, with its value climbing 27% over the week.
This surge can be attributed to a higher burn rate and recent teasers from its developers.
Initially launched in August 2020 as a competitor to Dogecoin, Shiba Inu has evolved into one of the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, occasionally breaking into the top 10. Built on the Ethereum network, it also features a decentralized exchange called ShibaSwap, which includes tokens like BONE and LEASH.
For early investors, the returns have been remarkable. When Shiba Inu debuted, it traded at $0.00000000051 per token. A $100 investment at that time would have purchased approximately 196 billion tokens, which would now be valued at about $3,974,509.80, based on the current price of $0.0002027. At its peak in October 2021, when it hit an all-time high of $0.00008845, that initial investment would have soared to $17,343,137.25.
Initially available only on decentralized exchanges such as Uniswap, Shiba Inu has since been listed on major platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood in 2021 and 2022. Such extraordinary gains are rare in the cryptocurrency market, highlighting why even small investments in this space can yield significant returns.
Recent developments have reignited interest in Shiba Inu, especially with the announcement of a new stablecoin, SHI, from its marketing team. Additionally, lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has shared a meme that suggests optimism for the project’s future. With the recent uptick in meme coin popularity, Shiba Inu may be poised for continued growth.
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