Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rallies 24%, But Profit-Taking Signals a Possible Retreat
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has gained 24%, but signals of weakening demand and growing bearish sentiment point to a potential pullback, with traders eyeing a decline.
Leading meme coin Shiba Inu has seen impressive gains amid the latest meme coin rally, surging by 24% over the past week. At press time, the coin trades at $0.000015, extending its gains by 4% today.
However, recent activity suggests that this upward momentum may be slowing. Profit-taking has begun, and technical indicators show signs of weakening demand for the altcoin.
SHIB Faces Growing Bearish Pressure
One of SHIB’s primary indicators used to gauge market momentum, the Bollinger Band Trend (BBTrend), has begun to show a decline.
The indicator’s histogram bars have gradually shrunk in size over the past few days, signaling a steady decline in buying pressure in the meme coin’s market.
SHIB BBTrend. Source:
TradingView
The BBTrend indicates when an asset is experiencing excessive upward or downward movement. When the size of its green bars reduces, buying momentum is weakening.
This could reduce SHIB’s upward price movement. If the trend continues, the meme coin is at risk of a potential pullback or consolidation in the near term.
Moreover, there has been a noticeable uptick in demand for short positions on SHIB since May 6. According to Coinglass, the coin’s Long/Short Ratio has returned values below one since then, indicating a growing preference for short bets. As of this writing, the ratio stands at 0.98.
SHIB Long/Short Ratio. Source:
Coinglass
When traders increase short interest like this, it indicates a lack of confidence in the coin’s ability to maintain its upward trajectory. The rise in short positions suggests that investors are preparing for a potential decline, confirming the likelihood of a price dip in the near future.
SHIB Eyes Potential Pullback
The coin’s falling Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) highlights the dropping buying pressure among SHIB traders. This momentum indicator is trending downward and attempting to break below the zero line.
A breach of the zero line would confirm the negative shift in the market trend. This could cause SHIB to erase some of its recent gains and fall toward $0.000010.
SHIB Price Analysis. Source:
TradingView
On the other hand, if SHIB’s price maintains its uptrend, it could trade at a multi-month high of $0.000019.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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