XRP News Today: SHIB Faces Mixed Forecasts as Analysts Predict 100% Rally or 22% Drop

SHIB, the Shiba Inu token, continues to be a subject of speculation with mixed forecasts as of late August 2025. The token is trading near $0.0000126 and remains at a critical juncture amid key support and resistance levels [1]. Analysts are divided, with some projecting bullish scenarios and others warning of a potential bearish trend. Despite the token’s recent hourly bearish momentum [3], optimistic voices highlight the strength of weekly support levels at $0.000010 and $0.000007, both of which have historically served as cushions during previous corrections [4]. MMB Trader forecasts a potential 100% weekly rally if SHIB breaks from its current descending trendline, with price targets at $0.00003364, $0.00005480, and $0.00007716—representing gains of 169%, 338%, and 517% respectively [4].

Other analysts, including Hunters Company and PouyanTradeFX, also expect a move toward the $0.000073 to $0.000074 range by year-end 2024 [4]. Conversely, bearish predictions warn of a potential decline to $0.0000101, a drop of approximately 22% from current levels [5]. This scenario could reflect broader market sentiment and SHIB’s struggle for relevance amid rising interest in alternatives such as XRP and Layer Brett [6]. Additionally, SHIB’s position outside the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap highlights the competition it faces from more established projects [4].

The absence of official price forecasts from key figures like Shytoshi Kusama, SHIB’s lead developer, has left the market without clear directional guidance for August 18, 2025 [1]. The project continues to emphasize development and ecosystem growth, but no official statements on price trajectories have been issued [1]. This vacuum in authoritative insight has led traders to rely more heavily on historical trends and independent analysis [1].

SHIB’s large market cap further complicates price movement, requiring significant capital inflows to achieve meaningful gains [1]. While the token has demonstrated resilience by rebounding from key support levels multiple times in 2025, its capacity to sustain upward momentum remains uncertain. The token’s evolution from a meme coin to a project with broader utility over the past five years has sustained some interest [7], but shifting investor preferences are evident as projects with higher yield potential draw more attention [6].

As the token’s future remains speculative, the coming weeks will likely serve as a crucial test for SHIB’s ability to regain lost ground or face further downward pressure. Investors and analysts alike are closely watching key support levels and broader market trends to determine the next phase for the Shiba Inu token.

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[1] Mitrade, [https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1048793-20250819](https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1048793-20250819)

[2] U.Today, [https://u.today/shiba-inu-shib-price-to-add-zero-heres-how-close-meme-coin-is](https://u.today/shiba-inu-shib-price-to-add-zero-heres-how-close-meme-coin-is)

[3] U.Today, [https://u.today/shib-price-prediction-for-august-18](https://u.today/shib-price-prediction-for-august-18)

[4] The Crypto Basic, [https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/18/analyst-says-shiba-inu-will-soon-surprise-us-with-weekly-100-candles/](https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/18/analyst-says-shiba-inu-will-soon-surprise-us-with-weekly-100-candles/)

[5] CoinStats, [https://coinstats.app/news/7bb9148a675db7291ca868eea5428d5e7263a959fb90c20f93f0c96dc91ed383_Shiba-Inu-Price-Forecast-SHIB-Could-Plunge-As-Traders-Chase-Layer-Bretts-JawDropping-10000-Yields](https://coinstats.app/news/7bb9148a675db7291ca868eea5428d5e7263a959fb90c20f93f0c96dc91ed383_Shiba-Inu-Price-Forecast-SHIB-Could-Plunge-As-Traders-Chase-Layer-Bretts-JawDropping-10000-Yields)

[6] CoinCentral, [https://coincentral.com/shiba-inu-price-prediction-why-investors-are-turning-to-xrp-and-layer-brett-over-shib-in-2025/](https://coincentral.com/shiba-inu-price-prediction-why-investors-are-turning-to-xrp-and-layer-brett-over-shib-in-2025/)

[7] Yahoo Finance, [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/youd-invested-1-000-shib-173500125.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/youd-invested-1-000-shib-173500125.html)