Shiba Inu Explodes With Whale Activity Just as Trump’s Tariff Case Threatens Global Markets

Joe M
Shiba Inu (SHIB)

  • SHIB whales executed 406 transactions and moved 1.06T SHIB in 24 hours.
  • Burn activity surged 248% as supply reduction efforts intensified.
  • Macro uncertainty from Trump’s tariff review adds pressure to risk assets.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) recorded one of its most active trading sessions in months as major holders shifted more than 1.06 trillion tokens into exchanges, coinciding with a sharp spike in burn activity and rising macro uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of Donald Trump’s tariff authority.

The combination of large-scale on-chain flows, accelerating supply reduction, and a looming policy decision has positioned SHIB for heightened volatility.

Whale Inflows Hit Six-Month High

Data from market intelligence platforms shows 406 whale transactions, each above $100,000, in a 24-hour span — the highest level since June.

The standout figure is the 1.06 trillion SHIB net inflow into exchanges. About 505 billion SHIB of that came from large holders pushing tokens into the top ten exchanges, the biggest single-day exchange spike in roughly two years.

These movements tend to precede:

  • Price swings fueled by increased liquidity
  • Rebalancing around macroeconomic catalysts
  • Potential leveraged strategies from institutional desks

Whale inflows typically reflect expectation of volatility. Some traders interpret this as accumulation ahead of a potential breakout, while others warn that such heavy inflows sometimes lead to profit-taking or deep corrective moves.

Whether these tokens represent strategic buying preparation or exit liquidity setup will determine SHIB’s next major direction.

SHIB Burn Rate Leaps 248% as Supply Reduction Accelerates

While whales repositioned, Shiba Inu’s community continued its aggressive push toward deflation. In the last 24 hours:

  • 14.28 million SHIB were permanently burned
  • Burn activity rose 248% compared to the previous day
  • Total lifetime burns surpassed 410 billion tokens

Although the burned volume is small relative to Shiba Inu’s roughly 1 trillion circulating supply, consistent supply reduction is foundational to SHIB’s long-term tokenomics. Burn events often act as sentiment boosters, reinforcing the narrative that the community is committed to tightening supply even during market uncertainty.

When burn spikes occur alongside whale accumulation, it typically signals incoming volatility — and possibly recalibration of market expectations.

Technical Picture: Descending Channel, Breakout Targets, and 234% Rally Scenario

SHIB currently trades around $0.0000084, with a market capitalization near $4.98 billion. The chart structure shows a well-defined descending channel, a formation that traders typically associate with compression before trend reversal.

Short-term resistance remains at:

  • $0.00000913 — initial breakout zone
  • $0.00001035 — confirmation level if momentum expands

Failure to break out may push SHIB back toward lower channel support levels, aligning with broader market risk-off behavior.

Crypto analyst Javon Marks identifies a bullish divergence forming on the 4-hour timeframe. According to Marks, if momentum fully shifts, SHIB could attempt a move toward $0.000032, implying a potential 234% rally.

This scenario is conditional on breakout strength, liquidity flows, and — unusually — the global macro backdrop.

Macro Pressure Builds: Trump Tariff Review Could Disrupt Markets

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to examine Donald Trump’s tariff authority framework represents one of the most consequential economic cases in recent memory. Trump defended his approach in a new Truth Social post, arguing that his tariff mechanism is “faster, more direct, and essential for national security.”

Why does this matter for crypto?

Tariff policy influences:

  • Dollar strength and global liquidity
  • Inflation expectations
  • U.S.–China trade dynamics
  • Risk asset correlations, including BTC and ETH

In 2018, tariff escalation between the U.S. and China produced significant global market dislocations. Bitcoin responded with elevated correlation to equities during periods of sharp macro stress.

Today, analysts warn that a shift in tariff authority — whether tightened or expanded — could once again reshape risk appetite across markets. The analysts notes that crypto assets have historically reacted strongly to tariff-related liquidity shocks.

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Bitcoin itself trades around $90,467, representing 58.57% market dominance. Despite a weekly gain of 4.58%, BTC is still down 11.3% for the month as traders wait for clarity on the legal and macroeconomic landscape.

SHIB, being more sensitive to speculative flows, typically reacts earlier — and more aggressively — to macro changes.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.

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