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Shiba Inu surges 22% in a week amid Trump crypto boost, faces pressure from inflation

Shiba Inu (SHIB) rebounded to $0.00000620 after a broad recovery in the cryptocurrency market, registering a 21.7% gain over the past week and more than 31% on the monthly chart, according to

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August 22, 2026
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) rebounded to $0.00000620 after a broad recovery in the cryptocurrency market, registering a 21.7% gain over the past week and more than 31% on the monthly chart, according to CoinGecko data. Despite its strong following, SHIB has struggled to sustain upward momentum over the past 18 months, and recent gains may encounter renewed volatility.

Market-wide rally triggered by Trump’s announcement

The surge in SHIB’s price followed a White House cryptocurrency event hosted by President Trump, where leaders from major digital asset firms convened for high-level discussions. During the event, President Trump discussed the possibility of the United States acquiring large amounts of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, encouraging bullish sentiment across the crypto sector and fueling a rapid price rally for numerous tokens.

Strong investor sentiment resulted in a swift recovery for Shiba Inu, lifting the token to its recent high. However, the market optimism largely depends on the U.S. following through with significant crypto purchases, as discussed by Trump.

Despite the rally, the overall cryptocurrency market remains highly volatile. Bitcoin has shown signs of a correction, and SHIB, commonly labeled as a memecoin, has since fallen back to $0.000005576. If Bitcoin’s price continues to decline, other cryptocurrencies, including SHIB, are likely to be affected by the same downward pressure.

Volatility and risk in the current environment

The general sell-off has triggered significant liquidations, with nearly $550 million in long positions wiped out across major exchanges in less than 60 minutes earlier today. Observers point to macroeconomic uncertainty and sensitivity to headline events as ongoing risks for speculative digital assets like SHIB.

Uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s statement about major U.S. crypto acquisitions adds to market unpredictability. Should the administration opt not to move forward with these large-scale purchases, analysts warn that SHIB and other digital tokens could face sharp corrections in the near term. The continued resilience of SHIB’s latest recovery will likely depend on the realization of these policy signals.

Influence of inflation and interest rates

Inflation dynamics also loom over the crypto market’s prospects. While Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July 2026 showed some softening, inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. This persistent inflation keeps the prospect of higher interest rates on the table.

According to CME FedWatch data, there is a 60.1% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates at its upcoming meeting, but a 39.9% chance of a rate hike persists. Higher rates have historically made riskier assets less attractive to investors, placing assets like Shiba Inu at greater risk of outflows if tightened policy materializes.

While the technical outlook for SHIB is being closely watched by traders, broader adoption trends are reshaping how investors access popular assets. Instead of relying solely on traditional brokers, a major transition is underway: Wall Street is actively adopting Web3 infrastructure. Platforms such as 1stepSwap now allow investors to hold tokenized shares of top U.S. companies, gold, and silver directly in their crypto wallets. By offering real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and instantaneous price discovery, these solutions efficiently eliminate financial intermediaries.

Shiba Inu’s price movement remains tightly linked to both macroeconomic trends and evolving investor infrastructure. Although the recent rally marks a significant recovery, evidence of continued volatility suggests caution for those seeking to trade SHIB in the current environment.

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