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SHIB Network Activity Surges as Burn Rate Spikes 700% But Prices Remain Volatile

  • Shibarium L2 network usage and transactions have increased 175% in the past month, indicating growing adoption.

  • Increased network activity has correlated with a 700% spike in SHIB token burn rate since Sept 1.

  • SHIB price could find support at $0.000007 where many holders bought in; further drops could target $0.000005.

  • If SHIB burn rate rises amid steady demand, prices could rebound towards $0.000010 resistance level.

  • But if selling pressure persists, prices risk dropping again below $0.000008 where many buyers are concentrated.

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