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New Wallet Grabs Over 4.6T SHIB Amid Market Uncertainty. Are Whales Leveraging Low Prices?

Whale Alert, a reputable crypto whale tracking platform, has drawn attention to an astonishing transfer of 4.6 trillion SHIB, raising questions and curiosity throughout the crypto community. This shocking move was performed by anonymous whales in the SHIB community and comes less than a month after the emergence of a SHIB whale with 4.5 trillion SHIB.

New Wallet Receives 4.6 Trillion SHIB

The magnitude of the 4.6 trillion SHIB transfer is nothing short of mind-boggling. For those unfamiliar with the cryptocurrency world, Shiba Inu is a dog-themed digital asset that gained notoriety and a dedicated following due to its association with Dogecoin (DOGE).

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It’s worth noting that Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently ranked 18th on CoinMarketCap with a market cap of over $4 billion.

A snapshot of the address shows it had 0 SHIB tokens on October 10. At the time of writing, the address holds  4,607,030,677,374.45 SHIB, worth $31,419,949.22. Moving this amount of SHIB tokens is beyond the typical crypto enthusiast’s playbook and has piqued the interest of market watchers and experts alike.

Who is Behind the Transaction?

Whale Alert lists the transaction as “transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallet.” The anonymity surrounding these transactions intensifies the mystery, as it’s unclear whether these whales are individual actors or part of a coordinated effort. What motivates such significant transfers of this meme coin remains a source of speculation within the crypto community.

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It’s not uncommon for cryptocurrency users to employ tactics to shield their identity or intentions in a space known for its decentralization and privacy. However, the sheer scale of SHIB being moved cannot be ignored. The crypto community is keeping a watchful eye on any potential impact on SHIB’s market value and beyond.

Transactions like these often happen during bear markets. It presents an opportunity for large-scale investors to swipe up large amounts of tokens and hold on to them, waiting for another bull run.

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An analyst recently predicted that SHIB was on track for an 8-month high. Although this prediction is yet to materialize, bullish predictions like these could drive token purchases.


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Tobi Loba
Tobi Loba
Tobi Loba is a passionate writer with a vast interest in the stock market. She joined the crypto ecosystem about three years ago and has written lots of ebooks and articles in relation to cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. Tobi Loba earned her degree at the University of Ibadan.
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