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Shiba Inu (SHIB) is standing at a critical price inflection point as more than 600 billion tokens were abruptly transferred to exchanges, dramatically heightening market tension over its future direction.
According to crypto-focused media outlet U.Today on March 1 (local time), on-chain data recently detected that over 600 billion SHIB tokens were moved to exchanges within a short period. Large deposits to exchanges are typically interpreted as potential selling pressure, and analysts suggest this could pose a significant obstacle to SHIB’s current attempt at a price rebound. While such large transfers can provide market liquidity, in times of heightened volatility they often amplify investor anxiety.
From a technical perspective, SHIB is currently trading below all major moving averages on the daily chart, indicating that the downtrend remains dominant. Although the token has been attempting to stabilize after hitting a recent low, the weakening price structure combined with the sharp rise in exchange inflows is increasing uncertainty. In particular, unless SHIB decisively breaks through its descending resistance line and reclaims key moving averages, selling pressure is likely to retain control of the market.
A fierce battle between buyers and sellers is unfolding within the market, and with exchange supply increasing, the ability of retail investors to maintain psychological support levels has become crucial. U.Today noted that “the Shiba Inu market is currently filled with supply, but its direction has yet to be determined,” suggesting that short-term volatility could intensify further. The early March outlook may hinge on whether whale investors transferred the massive holdings to exchanges for profit-taking or simple portfolio reallocation.
Historically, March has been a positive month for Shiba Inu, with data showing an average return of 24.6%, offering a glimmer of hope for investors. In March 2024, SHIB surged 145.2% within a single month, delivering a powerful rally. However, this year is marked by broader macroeconomic uncertainty along with internal supply pressure, leaving it unclear whether such explosive gains can be replicated.
Participants in the Shiba Inu ecosystem are closely monitoring the movement of the 600 billion SHIB as well as the performance of major assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) while refining their response strategies. Given the high volatility characteristic of meme coins, a single unexpected development could trigger large-scale liquidations or, conversely, serve as a catalyst for a sharp rebound. Investors appear to be watching how selling pressure is absorbed at key technical levels while waiting for clearer signals of a definitive trend reversal from the market.
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