Shiba Inu Burns Were 370% Higher in May than in April, Why?
The Shiba Inu community witnessed a significant increase in token burning during May 2025. In the month of May 2025, a total of 15.36 billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens were burned. The burns took place over 191 transactions. What’s impressive is that in May the total number of burns was 370% more than the previous month. This dramatic surge has sparked considerable discussion within the crypto community. But why the sudden spike?
In May, the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency community saw more than 15 billion SHIB tokens burnt. This burning involves removing tokens from circulation permanently, aiming to reduce supply and potentially increase value. This strategy aligns with the memecoin's push for value addition with a longer-term scarcity initiative.
According to an onchain tracker, the Shiba Inu team destroyed 280,097,384 SHIB tokens on Wednesday, Ap. Notably, the latest exercise caused a 37,937%...
Understanding the Burn Rate Shift
Shiba Inu has torched over 29 million SHIB in an epic burn rate shift. But the May numbers are truly exceptional. Several factors could contribute to this substantial increase. One is increased community participation in burn initiatives. Another possibility lies within developments related to Shibarium.
Shibarium is... (Expanding on the Shibarium ecosystem and its potential role in increased burns.)
The Implications of Increased SHIB Burns
The recent surge in Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) burn rate, which caused a remarkable 1600% spike (considering even larger spikes reported elsewhere), carries implications not just for Shiba Inu but also for the meme coin market. While a higher burn rate theoretically leads to scarcity, it's crucial to remember that it's just one factor influencing the coin's price.
According to shiba burn tracker, roughly over 676 million SHIB is burned... regularly, but the massive May increase dwarfs these figures.
Can Burning Tokens Help Shiba Inu Reach $0.01?
At its current rate, Shiba Inu is not burning enough tokens to reach $0.01 in the immediate future. The sheer volume of SHIB in circulation means a significant portion needs to be removed to substantially impact the price. However, the increased burn rate in May suggests a renewed focus on scarcity, which could be a positive sign for long-term value appreciation, though much more is needed.