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Shiba Inu's Whale Concentration Raises Market Concerns
Recent data reveals that a significant portion of Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens is concentrated among a few large holders, commonly referred to as "whales." Specifically, five major whale addresses collectively control approximately 565 trillion SHIB tokens, accounting for about 57% of the total supply . This level of concentration has sparked discussions about potential market volatility and the implications for SHIB's decentralization.
Further analysis indicates that the top 10 SHIB wallets hold around 61.3% of the total supply . Such a distribution suggests that a small number of holders have significant influence over the token's market dynamics.
While some of these large holdings may belong to cryptocurrency exchanges, which aggregate user funds, the exact nature of these wallets remains uncertain due to the opaque structure of exchange-owned addresses . This ambiguity adds another layer of complexity to assessing the true distribution of SHIB tokens.
The concentration of SHIB among a few wallets raises concerns about potential price manipulation and market stability. If any of these major holders decide to sell large portions of their holdings, it could lead to significant price fluctuations. Conversely, their continued holding or accumulation could provide support to SHIB's market value.
Investors and market participants are advised to monitor these developments closely, as the actions of these large holders could have substantial impacts on SHIB's price and overall market sentiment.
