Shiba Inu Community Burns 1.69 Billion Coins in April
Shiba Inu community removed 1.69 billion SHIB coins from circulation in April to increase token value through scarcity.
Despite substantial coin burn, SHIB’s price falls 22.44% in April, reflecting a broader market downtrend.
The upcoming hard fork on May 2nd offers hope for SHIB investors and is expected to enhance token functionality.
Shiba Inu’s community has made headlines in the cryptocurrency sector by successfully removing 1.69 billion SHIB coins from circulation through a series of transactions in April. This action is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the supply and potentially increase the token’s value.
Throughout the month, 204 transactions were used to send these tokens to dead addresses, permanently removing them from the supply. The burning mechanism is a common strategy within the cryptocurrency space aimed at creating scarcity, giving the remaining coins the potential for increased value. For Shiba Inu, these burns are critical to its economic strategy.
Shibburn tracker, however, explained that this was not part of any larger plan. “It’s just folks making mistakes, sending their tokens to the CA, and losing their investments as a result,” the tracker noted in a post on X.
Market Reaction
Despite the substantial coin burn, Shiba Inu’s price has experienced a downturn, falling by 26.84% over the month. This decline reflects a broader market trend that has seen many cryptocurrencies lose value. Market analysts suggest that while the burn could foster scarcity, larger market forces have overshadowed the immediate impact on price.
Decreasing supply is a long-term strategy to boost the token’s value. Moreover, the Shiba Inu community is optimistic about the future, with a hard fork scheduled for tomorrow. This upgrade is expected to introduce improvements that could enhance the token’s functionality and appeal to a broader audience.
