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Shibarium Debuts Today. What Will Be Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) Response?

- The layer 2 blockchain for Shiba Inu (SHIB), known as Shibarium, is set to launch today at 5:35 EDT.
- In the last 24 hours, the price of Shiba Inu has decreased by more than 2.64%.
Toronto, Canada – The moment that many Shiba Inu supporters have been eagerly awaiting has arrived, as blockchain enthusiasts convene at the Blockchain Futurist Conference 2023. Shiba Inu’s much-anticipated layer 2 blockchain, “Shibarium,” is scheduled to make its public debut today at 5:35 EDT.
Anticipation has been mounting since the official Shiba Inu Twitter account revealed the imminent launch of the Shibarium Mainnet. Investors are hopeful that this development will signal the beginning of a new chapter for the meme coin.
Soon becomes tomorrow#SHIBARMY pic.twitter.com/I7P1lQgC07
— Shib (@Shibtoken) August 15, 2023
Moreover, the introduction of shib.io has signified the start of Shiba Inu’s Metaverse. This Metaverse platform has significant potential to provide utility for the SHIB token. A key aspect is the mechanism of ‘burning’ SHIB tokens via the Shibarium network, which could enhance the value of SHIB tokens.
Additionally, analysts suggest that the features of the Shiba Metaverse may also be integrated into the Shibarium testnet, offering users a unified ecosystem that connects the virtual and blockchain environments.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Decline
In spite of the excitement and expectations, the market reaction for SHIB has been characterized by a blend of enthusiasm and caution. Over the past 24 hours, the price of Shiba Inu has seen a decline of 2.64%. Nevertheless, the performance of the meme coin over the week and month continues to reflect an increasing demand for SHIB.
Recently, the price of Shiba Inu has been fluctuating around the $0.00001 mark, establishing a strong base for potential bullish movement. At the time of this report, Shiba Inu was trading at $0.000009904, with a 24-hour trading volume of $446 million, marking a 42% increase.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Chart (Source: TradingView)
As per the daily price chart, Shiba Inu’s price has encountered a setback, leading to a negative sentiment. However, if the gradual upward trend persists, the price may approach the $0.000011 resistance and potentially reach the $0.000013 level. In a bearish scenario, a pullback could see the price drop to $0.00000758.
Indicators of a prolonged bullish rally are emerging in the Shiba Inu (SHIB) price forecast. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has entered the neutral zone, currently at 65.28. Furthermore, 1 billion SHIB tokens were burned this week, with the burn rate increasing by over 120% in the last 24 hours.