- Shiba Inu and Dogecoin’s large wallet investors, holding between 100 million and 1 billion tokens, have exited in the past month.
- SHIB and DOGE retail traders are accumulating the meme coins, likely to support a recovery in the assets.
- Shiba Inu and Dogecoin wiped nearly 3% of their value on Thursday.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) have noted a decline in the number of large wallet holders of the meme coin, while retail investors accumulate the asset. The change in the demand for the asset in different segments of holders implies that traders can expect a change in prices too.
Typically, decline in whale holdings is negative for an asset’s price. hHowever, retail accumulation could fuel a recovery in SHIB and DOGE.
Shiba Inu and Dogecoin whales distribute token holdings
Data from crypto intelligence tracker Santiment shows that Shiba Inu and Dogecoin’s large wallet investors, with 100 million to 1 billion tokens have consistently distributed their holdings in the past 30 days.
In the case of Shiba Inu, other segments of whales, holding between 1 million and 100 million tokens have shed their holdings as retail traders scoop up the meme coin. Data shows that the recent dip was bought up by small wallet traders, retail investors, while whales exited their positions at a loss.
The following Santiment charts shows the supply distribution of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, and the change in the past 30 days.
 [10.20.45, 04 Jul, 2024]-638556814987616092.png)
Dogecoin supply distribution vs. price
 [10.20.48, 04 Jul, 2024]-638556815293612377.png)
Shiba Inu supply distribution vs. price
The Network Realized Profit/Loss metric (NPL) that identifies the net profit/loss of all trades in an asset on a given day. The NPL metric shows negative spikes consistently in the past 30 days. Typically, this is considered as a sign of capitulation and SHIB price could recover in the future.
 [10.35.39, 04 Jul, 2024]-638556815588019084.png)
Shiba Inu supply on exchanges, NPL vs SHIB price
Shiba Inu trades at $0.00001585 and Dogecoin trades at $0.1147 at the time of writing on Thursday.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended Content
Editors’ Picks
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC nosedives below $95,000 as spot ETFs record highest daily outflow since launch
Bitcoin price continues to edge down, trading below $95,000 on Friday after declining more than 9% this week. Bitcoin US spot ETFs recorded the highest single-day outflow on Thursday since their launch in January.
Bitcoin crashes to $96,000, altcoins bleed: Top trades for sidelined buyers
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped under the $100,000 milestone and touched the $96,000 level briefly on Friday, a sharp decline that has also hit hard prices of other altcoins and particularly meme coins.
Solana Price Forecast: SOL’s technical outlook and on-chain metrics hint at a double-digit correction
Solana (SOL) price trades in red below $194 on Friday after declining more than 13% this week. The recent downturn has led to $38 million in total liquidations, with over $33 million coming from long positions.
SEC approves Hashdex and Franklin Templeton's combined Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto index ETFs
The SEC approved Hashdex's proposal for a crypto index ETF. The ETF currently features Bitcoin and Ethereum, with possible additions in the future. The agency also approved Franklin Templeton's amendment to its Cboe BZX for a crypto index ETF.
Bitcoin: 2025 outlook brightens on expectations of US pro-crypto policy
Bitcoin (BTC) price has surged more than 140% in 2024, reaching the $100K milestone in early December. The rally was driven by the launch of Bitcoin Spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in January and the reduced supply following the fourth halving event in April.
Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads
VERIFIED Low spreads are crucial for reducing trading costs. Explore top Forex brokers offering competitive spreads and high leverage. Compare options for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and Gold.