The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency has increased its number of holders by 147,593 in 2026, even as the overall market faces bearish conditions. Etherscanshib, a specialized account tracking Shiba Inu data, reported that the memecoin now has 1,696,223 on-chain holders as of October 30, 2026. The latest daily data showed a net gain of 210 new wallets, reflecting sustained growth in user participation throughout the year.
Steady rise in Shiba Inu holders
Despite ongoing price declines, the Shiba Inu community continues to see expanding engagement. The increase in wallets suggests renewed interest and accumulation among retail investors, and some market observers point to persistent community initiatives as a contributing factor. The SHIB ecosystem has generated enthusiasm for both existing and potential holders, which may be spurring the addition of thousands of new addresses in 2026.
With this trend, the Shiba Inu holder base approaches 1.7 million globally, drawing attention to whether the growth trajectory can be maintained during the remainder of the year.
Etherscanshib reported that 147,593 new wallets were added to the Shiba Inu network in 2026, with the total number reaching 1,696,223 as of October 30.
SHIB remains popular despite challenging market conditions, demonstrating notable resilience among both the project’s community and new participants.
Market performance and Binance security breach
Shiba Inu’s price did not escape the broader downturn in cryptocurrencies, falling 1.89% over the last 24 hours to $0.0000047 as of the final day of October 2026. For the entire month, SHIB recorded an 18.12% decline, putting it on course for its first monthly loss since July.
A significant security incident at Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, exacerbated market losses. The company reported unauthorized fund withdrawals from its hot wallets due to a large-scale compromise. The hack resulted in the loss of $6.3 billion worth of digital assets and triggered a rapid drop across several major cryptocurrency prices on Friday.
Shiba Inu community member Mazrael noted that the hack affected nearly 500 billion SHIB tokens, representing around 0.05% of the total Shiba Inu supply.
While October is often labeled “Uptober” in the crypto sector because of frequent gains seen in past years, that reputation has come under scrutiny as most digital assets, including Shiba Inu, posted monthly declines in 2026.
| Metric | SHIB | Market Context |
|---|---|---|
| Year-to-date new holders | 147,593 | N/A |
| Total on-chain holders | 1,696,223 | N/A |
| Price (Oct. 30, 2026) | $0.0000047 | Down 1.89% (24h) |
| Monthly performance | -18.12% | First red month since July |
| Binance hack loss | 500 billion SHIB | $6.3 billion in total assets |
Travala, an established travel booking platform supporting cryptocurrency payments, introduced SHIB as an option for rental car payments. Holders can now use Shiba Inu to pay at more than 50,000 rental locations, expanding the token’s practical utility beyond speculative trading.
Mini dictionary: Travala is a global online travel booking platform that enables users to reserve hotels, flights, and car rentals using cryptocurrencies as payment, including prominent tokens like Shiba Inu.
The expansion of payment integrations comes as SHIB is working to regain momentum after recent setbacks tied to market volatility and the impact of large-scale security incidents.
