Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second largest meme coin by market capitalization, has shown remarkable ingenuity on its way to success. After bottoming out in the bear market earlier in June, the coin’s fortunes have taken a turn for the better, with consistent increases in both market cap and trading volume.
The past two weeks in particular have been particularly fruitful for Shiba Inu, fueled by a series of impressive announcements from the core development team led by Shytoshi Kusama.
The looming possibility of the Shibarium launch has intensified speculation, with core developers highlighting the central integration of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) into SHIB’s layer two, a move deemed critical to future growth prospects.
Santiment Highlights Exceptional Achievements: Social Volume Surge
Santiment, a leading on-chain intelligence platform, has identified Shiba Inu as a standout over the past week, driven by an impressive surge in social volume. The coin witnessed an astonishing 65 percent increase in social activity during this period.
This increased social engagement has been correlated with tangible benefits for Shiba Inu, with the underlying value rising by about 22 percent in just two weeks. As of the latest market update, the coin is trading around $0.000009895 on Friday during the early hours of the Asian market.
Interestingly, while the top meme coins have shown a strong correlation in their performance, the broader altcoin market has painted a different picture. In the past two weeks, most mid- and small-cap altcoins have struggled to gain traction, with lackluster results. This difference in performance adds an intriguing layer to the evolving dynamics of the cryptocurrency market.
Pepe Coin (PEPE) emerges as the counterpart of Shiba Inu
Joining the ranks of Shiba Inu’s upward trajectory is Pepe Mint (PEPE), characterized by its frog-themed identity. In recent weeks, the Pepe mint has shown signs reflecting Shiba Inu success. According to the latest data from crypto price oracles, the value of the Pepe coin rose about 3 percent in the past 24 hours, reaching a trading price of about $0.00000127 during the early hours of the Asian market on Friday. This emergence further adds to the story of meme coins carving their unique paths within the crypto ecosystem.