Shibburn announced that 10,684,707 SHIB tokens were permanently removed from circulation in the last 24 hours, representing a 439.79% increase in the daily burn rate. This uptick tripled the previous day’s burn level, drawing attention to shifting momentum within the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
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Over the past seven days, the total amount of SHIB tokens burned reached 173.37 million, according to Shibburn. For the full month, more than 3.36 billion SHIB tokens were burned, with the burn rate up by 2811.38% during that period.
Shibburn’s platform tracks SHIB token burns across the Ethereum network by aggregating transaction data. Its figures show that in total, 410,843,703,896,181 SHIB have been removed from supply through 21,502 transactions. The increase in burning has caught investor attention as it can potentially affect the supply-demand balance of SHIB.
Mini dictionary: Shibburn, a community-run platform, monitors and publishes data on SHIB token burns by tracking blockchain transactions that send SHIB to non-recoverable addresses.
Despite this rapid pace of burning, SHIB’s market price declined by 1.26% over the past 24 hours and 7.38% this week. Most other cryptocurrencies recorded moderate gains during the same period.
| Timeframe | SHIB Burned | Burn Rate Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 10,684,707 | +439.79% |
| 7 days | 173,370,000 | N/A |
| 30 days | 3,360,000,000 | +2811.38% |
Broader Market Developments
The overall cryptocurrency market posted slight weekly gains, affected in part by political developments in the US. The Senate decided it would not vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before its August break. This bill, which seeks to resolve regulatory uncertainties by clarifying which US body oversees which digital assets, requires 60 votes to move forward and as of now, has not received 50.
Looking ahead, next week’s release of the US employment report and July inflation data could influence risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75% in July, though three policymakers voted in favor of a hike. Strong employment data or persistently high inflation could reinforce the case for tighter monetary policy, potentially pressuring digital assets further.
Historically, large stablecoin outflows and shrinking market capitalization have coincided with points where cryptocurrency selling pressure nears exhaustion, rather than accelerating further.
Tether’s USDT Market Cap Decline
A metric tracked by CryptoQuant indicates that Tether‘s USDT market capitalization has recorded a sharp decline. The 60-day change in USDT’s market cap has dropped by nearly $4 billion, ranking among the steepest decreases on record. Stablecoins such as USDT serve as a major liquidity source in the crypto sector, enabling investors to move funds in and out of digital assets quickly.
Historically, substantial contractions in USDT’s circulating supply have served as a signal that selling activity is losing momentum. However, with the latest data, analysts are monitoring whether the trend points to a stabilization in the broader market or hints at additional volatility ahead.
Mini dictionary: CryptoQuant is an on-chain analytics company that provides data and insights on cryptocurrency exchange flows, stablecoin movements, and blockchain network health.
