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Memecoin meltdown hits Shiba Inu! THIS range can decide SHIB’s comeback

Traders reposition as SHIB edges toward its most-watched support range of 2025.

Memecoin meltdown hits Shiba Inu! THIS range can decide SHIB's comeback

Key Takeaways

Why is SHIB back near its demand zone?

Price dropped 26% to $0.00000984, nearing $0.00001078–$0.00000817 — the same range that triggered a 406% surge in 2024.

What are metrics showing now?

MFI at 44.17 and A/D at 62.14T reflect steady accumulation despite weak sentiment, suggesting a possible rebound setup.


The memecoin sector has taken a major hit following the broader market decline that began on the 6th of October.

Despite falling 26% in recent weeks, Shiba Inu [SHIB] managed a brief 1.7% rebound over the past day. But data suggests this recovery could fade before any larger rally forms.

SHIB approaches key demand zone

SHIB traded near $0.00000984 on the 18th of October, extending its decline after breaching a short-term support.

The weekly chart showed the memecoin edging toward a major demand zone between $0.00001078 and $0.00000817.

SHIB price chart.
Source: TradingView

That range previously triggered a 406% rally in early 2024, propelling SHIB to its yearly peak of $0.00003665. A repeat move from this zone remains possible if liquidity concentrates again at lower levels.

The key question remains: Will SHIB revisit this level?

Investors making deliberate moves

The likelihood of SHIB dropping into this zone remained high given recent investor activity. Data from CoinGlass suggested that retail investors in both the Spot and Perpetual markets were contributing to the decline.

Spot Netflow on the 18th of October showed +$1.17 million, according to CoinGlass, but the broader pattern remained negative for much of Q3.

SHIB spot exchange netflow.
Source: CoinGlass

In the perpetual market, over $6.8 million in contracts were closed, pointing to risk-off positioning. That capital rotation may have shifted toward stronger sectors, leaving SHIB exposed to short-term downside pressure.

Buyers remain active

Despite the pullback, buyers remained active, suggesting the move lower could be intentional and temporary.

The Money Flow Index (MFI) showed a slight uptick toward the positive region, at press time, indicating that capital continued to favor SHIB despite recent weakness.

Similarly, the Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) metric stayed positive at 62.14 trillion SHIB, showing steady buying volume.

SHIB technical indicator.
Source: TradingView

This outlook supported the growing sentiment that SHIB could post further gains—especially if it trades down to the demand zone, where buy orders are concentrated, or even at current levels where buyers remain active.

Disclaimer: AMBCrypto's content is meant to be informational in nature and should not be interpreted as investment advice. Trading, buying or selling cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk investment and every reader is advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Olayiwola Dolapo

Journalist

Olayiwola Dolapo is a Crypto Research Analyst at AMBCrypto, driven by a mission to make the digital asset space more transparent and understandable for all. His journey was catalyzed by an early experience in the market that underscored the importance of deep, foundational knowledge—a principle that now guides his professional work.

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