The Shiba Inu community continues its push to reduce the SHIB meme coin supply, achieving a 105% increase in the burn rate. The second-largest canine-themed cryptocurrency saw its price rise by nearly 8% in the same period.
The Shibburn tracking platform reported that the SHIB community burned 1,877,749 coins in the last 24 hours. A single transfer accounted for 1,000,707 SHIB, significantly impacting the overall burn rate. Over the past year, the community eliminated a staggering 44.6 billion SHIB, worth just under $1 million. Despite these efforts, many SHIB enthusiasts remain skeptical. They argue that the burns are too small to significantly reduce the circulating supply within a year or two.
Source: Shibburn
Burn Efforts and Goals
Token burns aim to reduce the total supply, increasing scarcity and potentially driving up the price. However, SHIB still has a long way to go. Only half of its initial quadrillion supply has been burned so far. In 2021, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin burned a massive portion of SHIB after receiving it from SHIB’s founder, Ryoshi.
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Last December, SHIB fans sent 2.67 billion coins to dead-end blockchain wallets. While these efforts contribute to the burn initiative, the pace needs acceleration to make a noticeable difference soon.
SHIB Price Sees Unexpected Growth
In the last 24 hours, SHIB’s price surged by nearly 10%, climbing from $0.00002084 to $0.00002270. The meme coin mirrored Bitcoin’s performance, as BTC rose 3.81% since January 1, reaching $96,520.
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SHIB, like many cryptocurrencies, closely follows Bitcoin’s price movements. This connection underscores the broader market’s influence on SHIB’s performance. While SHIB’s community-driven burn efforts continue, the coin’s price remains tied to the volatility of the larger crypto market. With both burns and price spikes drawing attention, the SHIB community remains hopeful for long-term growth.
