TL;DR
Analysts predict a significant SHIB rally due to factors like the development of Shibarium. One expert believes SHIB has a 50% chance of outperforming Dogecoin (DOGE) in the current bull run.
Conditions for a New ATH
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a volatile year, with a major bull run in March and subsequent losses. As of writing, its value stands at approximately $0.00001765, reflecting a 68% increase since January 1.
Analysts foresee significant growth potential for SHIB. Popular X user, Zack Humphries, predicts a 10x surge from current levels, leading to a new all-time high. However, this rally hinges on factors such as retail investor interest.
"I believe the OG memecoins will surge again when retail investors return to crypto. DOGE and SHIB have the advantage of being household names in the memecoin and crypto world. Newcomers will likely flock to these tokens first," Humphries stated.
Shibarium's Potential Role
Zack Humphries also highlights the potential impact of Shibarium, a Layer-2 scaling solution. He believes it can facilitate SHIB's burning program and "add utility that could attract more crypto investors this cycle."
Shibarium, launched in 2023, features a "Burn Portal" mechanism designed to reduce SHIB's circulating supply, potentially boosting its value through scarcity.
Another Bullish Outlook
X user, Master Kenobi, expresses optimism for SHIB's future. He argues that its creation involved "precise calculations and significant capital," indicating a strategic approach by knowledgeable individuals.
Master Kenobi views SHIB as a "real competitor" to DOGE, claiming a 50/50 chance of outperforming it in this cycle. He also suggests that SHIB's potential growth to a market capitalization of $100 billion is not unrealistic and could lead to its inclusion in the crypto top 10.