Note that this article is for educational purposes only and doesn’t provide investment advice.
Meme coins became a big trend around 2020. That period saw a real outbreak of the Doge-themed tokens that were nothing but a bit more elaborate versions of Dogecoin (DOGE). The latter is a sloppy cryptocurrency with a Shiba Inu meme doge as a logo and mascot. Although Dogecoin was abandoned by its creators, the coin went viral and is still one of the market leaders.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is one of the most popular meme tokens of the DeFi era and one of the top 20 tokens by market cap. This article provides the Shiba Inu token price prediction, outlines if Shiba Inu has a chance to reach $1, answers how much will SHIB cost ten years from now, etc.
What Is Shiba Inu (SHIB)?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is an Ethereum-based token founded in 2020 by an anonymous team of developers. The spokesperson for the token uses a pseudonym Ryoshi and provides rare commentaries on the project. According to Ryoshi, Shiba Inu is his experiment in building a community-driven platform.
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Soon after the launch the token became popular and gained considerable following and trading volume. At some point in 2021 Shiba Inu event outperformed Dogecoin in terms of market cap becoming the most successful meme coin. This achievement was short-lived though. Around that time it was revealed that 20% ERC-20 tokens held by crypto whales are SHIB. On top of that some retailers started to accept payments in SHIB.
In contrast to many other meme coins Shiba Inu has a branded platform that includes a decentralized exchange called ShibaSwap, the Shib magazine, Doggy DAO, BONE governance token, LEASH token for rewarding the most active supporters, the L2 blockchain Shibarium, etc. The plans include the development of a stablecoin (SHI) pegged to one cent.
How High Will Shiba Inu Go? Will Shiba Inu Coin Reach $1?
As of July 2024, the SHIB price exceeds $0.000016. It’s worth noting that during the spring rally the price nearly reached $0.000036 at the peak. Market cap-wise the token is among the 20 biggest cryptocurrencies.
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Considering current adoption level and availability on the biggest exchanges, SHIB price will continue to grow in the following years.
The current SHIB price is very low and hitting the $1 target may take a long. According to our calculations, the SHIB price will reach $1 not until the 2060s.
Nevertheless there is a possibility of reaching $1 earlier. It can happen if huge influencers post something positive about the token or as a result of flash mobs and other community-driven initiatives. Such instances helped Dogecoin to increase the price dramatically in a short time. Such cases are hard to predict. Moreover there’s no guarantee that something like this will ever occur at all.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Prediction for 2024, 2025, 2027, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2050, 2060
Here’s the SHIB price prediction for the next 30+ years. You can see a short forecast in the table below and see a more detailed reasoning behind the prediction under the table.
| Year | Price prediction | ROI (if you buy SHIB now) |
| 2024 | $0.000028 | 75% |
| 2025 | $0.000041 | 156.25% |
| 2027 | $0.000077 | 381.25% |
| 2030 | $0.00024 | 1,400% |
| 2035 | $0.0013 | 8,025% |
| 2040 | $0.0068 | 42,400% |
| 2050 | $0.071 | 443,650% |
| 2060 | $0.8 | 4,999,900% |
2024
By the end of 2024 the SHIB token will have a series of ups and downs. Although the return to the year’s peak is not probable, we believe that SHIB may reach from $0.000024 to $0.000031 by the end of 2024.
2025
Considering the ongoing active development of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, the price will continue to grow even after the end of the 2024 crypto rally. The growth will get slower, however, by the end of 2025 the price will cross the 0.00004 mark.
2027
Thanks to implementation of new projects, starting new collaborations, and getting new listings, the SHIB price will continue to grow in the long-term in the years prior to the 2028 BTC halving bull run. In 2027 SHIB will gain around $0.00008. By the end of the year the price may decline to around $0.000077.
2030
The 2028 bull run will increase the SHIB growth speed. The price may hit the $0.0006 mark at the peak and later drop to around $0.00012. However, by 2031 the SHIB price will definitely cross the $0.0002 mark.
2040
There will be at least three crypto rallies between 2030 and the end of 2040. They will propel the SHIB price even harder than before. By the end of 2040, SHIB may reach $0.007 or probably a bit less.
2050
We can’t factor in fundamentals as we don’t know much about the events in 2040–2050. However, the tech analysis reveals that by the end of 2050 the price may reach at least 7 cents per token.
2060
Forecasting an accurate price for such a distant future is nearly impossible but according to tech analysis, the SHIB price may get close to $1. To be more precise, in 2060 1 SHIB will cost around $0.8.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Analysis for the Past Several Years
Now, let’s analyze the past market performance and the SHIB token. Below you can see a table reflecting the main milestones of the SHIB price. Under the table you can read a more detailed description.
| Date | Price | What influenced the price change |
| August 1, 2020 | $0.000000000972241 | That’s was the price at which SHIB was traded on its first day on the market |
| May 11, 2021 | $0.00003532 | The price peaks after listing on several major exchanges, OR stunt with Buterin, and Elon Musk’s mention of SHIB on SNL. All of these were happening during the large bull run |
| October 18, 2021 | $0.00008616 | The fall of 2021 saw another strong uptrend. During this rally SHIB reached its historical maximum |
| July 2022 – February 2024 | ~$0.00001 | For nearly two years after the rally the SHIB price was fluctuating around $0.000007–$0.00001. The lack of huge events in the crypto world was to blame |
| May 29, 2024 | $0.000028 | The crypto rally triggered by the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs caused the SHIB price’s growth |
The Shiba Inu token emerged on the market on August 1, 2020. In the early days the price of the token was around 9 billionth fractions of one American dollar. The token wasn’t available on highest centralized exchanges and wasn’t anything outside the supporters circle and ERC-20 tokens investors.
Things started to change drastically in the spring of 2021. The SHIB creators sent a generous donation of their token to Vitalk Buterin, who burnt most of it (by sending 90% of SHIB to a locked wallet) and spent the remaining tokens (10%) for charity. The move attracted much attention to the token.
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Other factors that helped to fuel the SHIB price were the mention of the token by Elon Musk on SNL and listings on major exchanges like Binance, OKX, Gate.io, etc. In May 2021 SHIB peaked at $0.000035.
Soon the price declined and until the fall it was around $0.000007–$0.000008. The fall of 2021 saw a strong crypto rally and SHIB reached its historical maximum at that period. On October 18 the price was as high as $0.000086.
When the bull run ended, SHIB token’s price dropped to around $0.00002–$0.00003. From July 2022 to February 2024 SHIB price was fluctuating between $0.000007 and $0.00001.
The new crypto rally was triggered by the Bitcoin ETFs introduction in January 2024. In February SHIB started to grow and reached $0.000028 in May.
Q&A
Is SHIB a good investment?
It’s safe to say that so far SHIB is one of the most successful cryptocurrencies of the 2020s.
What will be the price of SHIB in 10 years?
As the article is written in 2024, the question is about 2034. According to our calculations, the SHIB price in 2034 will reach around $0.001.
Should you buy SHIB now?
We can’t give investment advice. To make an informed decision you should conduct your own research. Currently the price is not at the peak. Some may consider it a buying opportunity.
Conclusion
The Shiba Inu token is far from being very original. The token was supposed to somewhat be a Dogecoin clone based on better technology allowing the community to develop the project further.
Not only did Shiba Inu become nearly as popular as Dogecoin, it introduced a complex ecosystem with wide functionality. Shiba Inu will reach $1 only in the 2060s. It can happen earlier if the community and influencers will urge others to buy SHIB tokens.