The SHIB token has been on an incredible rally recently, pumping more than 18% in just the past week. This growth can be attributed to the current increase in the crypto market as a whole. SHIB, much like other meme coins, has a high degree of volatility, but it nevertheless manages to draw an engaged community of investors.
SHIB Pumps On Profitability
According to data from IntoTheBlock, a blockchain and cryptocurrency market analysis website, the number of holders making money off the current market price of SHIB is currently ranging at its highest point in many months.
The price of SHIB, the self-proclaimed “Dogecoin Killer,” skyrocketed from $0.000007 to $0.0000084 at a point today, propelling the number of holders in profit to almost 50%. This metric has since calmed down to 20% with SHIB now trading at $0.000007854. However, this figure is likely to climb back up as the current crypto sentiment continues.
SHIB started as just another dog-themed meme coin, but it has gained real popularity and value. SHIB is now the 17th biggest cryptocurrency and second largest meme coin with a market cap of over $4.6 billion. According to data from Coinmarketcap, the meme coin’s price has had an 18.87% increase in the past week and an increase of 178% in trading volume in the past 24 hours.
Meme Coins Rally As Crypto Sentiment Improves
SHIB is not the only meme coin pumping right now and the meme coin rally shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Other meme coins have also skyrocketed in value to a total market cap of $15.6 billion, and PEPE is leading the charge.
The frog-themed meme coin which rose to popularity this year is up more than a massive 84% in the past 7 days. The meme coin is currently the biggest gainer among the top 100 crypto assets because of this surge and is currently trading at a price of $0.000001651.
DOGE, the original meme coin and still the most well-known, has spiked over 9% in the past week. At the time of writing, DOGE is trading at $0.06637, up from $0.060 just a few days ago.
Other meme coins like FLOKI (FLOKI) and Dogelon Mars (ELON) have also pumped double-digits in the past few days. This surge can be attributed to a rise in the wider crypto market over the past 24 hours.