Shiba Inu Price Dips 16.38% as Whale Activity Plummets 100%

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently navigating a sharp downturn, marked by a near-complete withdrawal of whale activity in early August 2025. On-chain data reveals a 100% drop in large transactions ranging from $1M to $10M, signaling a severe loss of liquidity and market momentum. This exodus has coincided with a 16.38% price decline over the past week, with trading volumes and liquidity pools showing signs of stagnation. Retail investors have not been able to offset the departure of large holders, leaving the market in a state of consolidation [1].

The absence of whale activity has led to heightened uncertainty, particularly in the absence of strong retail demand or ecosystem developments. Historical trends indicate that such withdrawals often result in prolonged inactivity unless new catalysts emerge. While some speculative reports suggest that whales may be accumulating up to 400 billion SHIB—potentially signaling a market bottom—these claims remain unverified and lack on-chain confirmation [3]. Analysts remain cautious about attributing such movements to a definitive recovery.

The broader cryptocurrency landscape further complicates SHIB’s outlook. As the market continues to favor projects with clear utility and real-world adoption—particularly in sectors like PayFi offering cross-border payment solutions—speculative tokens like SHIB are increasingly exposed to downward pressure [2]. This shift reflects a growing preference among investors for assets with tangible use cases and long-term value propositions.

Compounding concerns is the lack of communication from SHIB’s leadership. Despite growing discussions within the community and ongoing on-chain analysis, no official statements have been made addressing the whale exodus or outlining potential strategies for stabilization [1]. This silence contrasts with the proactive ecosystem development seen in other crypto projects, where infrastructure growth and expansion are more transparent and well-documented.

Experts emphasize that SHIB’s path forward will depend on both macroeconomic conditions and regulatory developments, both of which remain unpredictable [3]. With the market increasingly pivoting toward assets with stronger fundamentals and clearer utility, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether SHIB can regain traction or continue to lose relevance in a rapidly evolving space [2].

Sources:

[1] Shiba Inu: Whale Movements Amid 4 Trillion SHIB Futures ... (https://www.eblockmedia.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=25166)

[2] Crypto Market Pullback Sees Traders Dump DOGE And ... (https://blockchainreporter.net/crypto-market-pullback-sees-traders-dump-doge-and-shib-for-this-rising-payfi-ecosystem-coin/)

[3] Analyst Predicts Recovery as Whales Purchase 400B SHIB ... (https://m.facebook.com/manuel.guevarra.369210/photos/shiba-inu-price-prediction-analyst-predicts-recovery-as-whales-purchase-400b-shi/735575212689023/)