Shiba Inu's Wild Ride: Understanding the -131,522% Imbalance in Futures Flows

Shiba Inu (SHIB) futures experienced a -131,522% imbalance on a 15-minute chart due to a significant outflow of funds, outpacing inflows. However, this does not indicate a 131,000% price drop, but rather a shift in positioning by leveraged traders. The downward momentum is slowing, and volatility is compressing, indicating stabilization rather than a recovery. The open interest chart shows a decline in leverage, with short-term traders leaving rather than long-term money coming in.