Memecoins Gain Traction Amidst GameStop's Surge: Shiba Inu Faces Resistance
The Bitcoin price has surged above $62,500, igniting bullish sentiment across the markets. Primitive memecoins have gained traction alongside Bitcoin, while popular ones like Shiba Inu and Dogecoin have been largely overlooked.
Keith Gill, the mastermind behind the 2021 GameStop short squeeze, has returned, causing a stir in the crypto space. While some anticipate a similar rally, others remain skeptical. Nevertheless, this development has benefited memecoins, which have experienced a promising start to the week.
According to Santiment data, trading volumes have exceeded 34%, with memecoins exhibiting high volatility, presenting potential buying opportunities.
The chart above highlights a significant increase in trading volume for memecoins, influenced by the GameStop episode. While tokens like PEPE, MAGA, MOG, PONKE, PEPE2.0, SPX, and ANALOS offer significant volatility opportunities, DOGE and SHIB appear less attractive to market participants. Consequently, both tokens face challenges in breaking through key resistance levels.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Outlook
Shiba Inu has been trapped within a symmetrical triangle, indicating a descending trend. The growing bearish pressure may force the price to breach the lower support zone soon.
The bulls are gradually gaining momentum, with the SHIB price approaching the upper resistance of the descending channel. The ascending trend line provides support, creating a symmetrical triangle pattern. However, the Average True Range (ATR) is declining, suggesting reduced volatility.
The Gaussian channel indicates a bearish trend but hints at the potential for a trend reversal. A similar ascending consolidation followed by a bullish breakout occurred in Q1 2024. If history repeats itself, a significant upswing could be imminent.
However, current market dynamics and investor sentiment suggest that other primitive tokens are more attractive. Breaking the $0.00003 resistance and establishing new yearly highs above $0.00005 may be challenging for Shiba Inu until market conditions change.