Just noticed SHIB again. Its current price is at $0.000008, exactly the same as it was in January 2024 before it surged to $0.000045 in March. That was wild—up 462% in just a few months. And what’s interesting is that from January to now, it’s already up 14% year-to-date, so there’s positive momentum.

But the big question is: can SHIB return to its peak from March 2024? I’ve seen several platforms give different predictions. Changelly says it could reach $0.00000990 by March 2026, but that’s still 78% below the ATH. Coincodex is a bit more conservative, targeting $0.000009598. But Telegaon? They’re more optimistic—projecting it could break through $0.0000543, even surpassing the 2024 high.

There are several catalysts that could drive a rally. Investors are starting to withdraw SHIB from exchanges—just yesterday, 361 billion tokens were withdrawn from exchanges. There’s also speculation about a US spot ETF for SHIB, and Grayscale has even mentioned that this token is worth considering. Bitcoin is also shifting into a 5-year cycle, according to Grayscale, which could trigger a big rally across the sector.

But real talk—there are also obstacles. The SHIB ecosystem has problems, with some teams being a bit avoidant and focusing on other tokens instead. So a major rally isn’t guaranteed even with catalysts. It depends on overall market momentum and sentiment. Let’s see whether 2026 turns out to be a year for SHIB recovery, or just short-lived hype.