Investor Anxiety Rises as Shibarium Loses Steam

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium has experienced a notable decline in key performance metrics, raising concerns among investors about the potential impact on the SHIB token price. Recent data indicates that Shibarium, the Layer-2 blockchain developed to support Shiba Inu’s ecosystem, saw a significant drop in transaction volume and new account creation. On the most recent reporting day, Shibarium processed 624,135 transactions, its lowest level in two months [2]. This marked a sharp contrast to earlier periods when the blockchain consistently recorded daily volumes above 4 million [2].

In parallel, the number of new accounts added to the Shibarium network dropped to 12, a 47.82% decrease compared to the previous day’s count of 23. This represents a marked slowdown in user adoption, especially considering that Shibarium’s new account metric had reached a 30-day high of 752 on August 14 [2]. Despite the decline in transaction volume and new account creation, Shibarium has seen a modest increase in active accounts, which rose to 2,752 from 2,103 in a single day [2].

The downturn in Shibarium activity coincides with a broader decline in the Shiba Inu token price. Over the past 24 hours, SHIB has fallen more than 3.75%, while over the past month, it has declined by 13.24% [2]. The token traded below the $0.000012 level at one point, although it has since partially reclaimed that threshold. The price movement of SHIB mirrors the broader struggles of the meme coin sector, which has been impacted by macroeconomic factors such as uncertainty around U.S. interest rates and technical breakdowns in key support levels [3].

Despite these challenges, Shiba Inu has made efforts to revitalize Shibarium’s growth. In July, the project introduced updated developer tools, developer-sponsored gas fees, and a revised staking model in an attempt to attract more developers and users to its platform [1]. The success of these initiatives remains to be seen, but they are positioned as critical steps in stabilizing SHIB’s price and reinforcing Shibarium’s position in the blockchain ecosystem.

Looking ahead, analysts suggest that the potential normalization of interest rates could provide a tailwind for Shiba Inu and other meme coins. If the Federal Reserve begins to lower rates in response to cooling inflation, it could drive renewed investor interest in high-risk, high-reward assets like SHIB [1]. Additionally, the project’s long-term potential may be influenced by the behavior of “whales,” or large investors who control a significant portion of the token’s supply. If these key holders begin to burn tokens or increase their purchases, it could create upward pressure on SHIB’s price [1].

While the immediate outlook for Shiba Inu remains uncertain, the project’s unique ecosystem—comprising Shibarium, SHIB, and the recently launched “SHIB: The Metaverse”—has the potential to support long-term value creation. The metaverse project, which features over 100,000 virtual land plots and accepts SHIB as its default currency, is still in its early stages but may serve as a catalyst for broader adoption [1]. As the market continues to evolve, investors will be closely watching Shibarium’s performance and the broader macroeconomic environment for signals of recovery.

Source:

[1] 4 Reasons to Buy Shiba Inu Before 2026 (https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/25/reasons-to-buy-shiba-inu-before-2026/)

[2] Shiba Inu: Shibarium Activity Slumps as Transaction Volume Falls to 2-Month Low (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/26/shiba-inu-shibarium-activity-slumps-as-transaction-volume-falls-to-2-month-low/)

[3] Maxi Doge Presale Continues to Pump Even as $SHIB & Dogecoin Slide (https://bitcoinist.com/shiba-inu-and-doge-coins-slide-maxi-doge-pumps/)