Shiba Inu Sees $3M Token Surge as April Volatility Sparks Trader Interest
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has seen a significant movement of tokens across major exchanges in early April. Over the past 24 hours, a net inflow of 474.494 billion SHIB—worth nearly $3 million at current prices—was recorded. This surge aligns with April's historical trend of moderate gains for the cryptocurrency. The largest single inflow came from Revolut, which received 1.171 trillion SHIB, valued at around $6.94 million. Bithumb and Binance also saw notable inflows of approximately $1.5 million each. At the time of these transactions, SHIB was trading at $0.00000605, marking a 5% daily increase.
Meanwhile, Coinbase Prime custody experienced the biggest outflow, with an amount nearly matching Revolut's inflow. Bitstamp was another platform where SHIB tokens were withdrawn.
April has historically been a mixed month for SHIB. While the average return stands at 3.83%, the median value remains negative at -2.4%. The most successful April occurred in 2021, when SHIB surged by 69.4%. However, the cryptocurrency has since faced sharp declines. After reaching an all-time high of $0.00008845 in October 2021, its value has dropped by over 93%, currently hovering between $0.0000059 and $0.0000061. Recent trends show weekly losses of 4.4% and yearly declines of 63%, despite minor short-term gains. The latest inflows suggest renewed activity around SHIB, though its long-term performance remains weak. With April's historical volatility and recent price fluctuations, traders are watching closely. The cryptocurrency's current value reflects a steep decline from its peak, with bearish sentiment dominating the market.