Shiba Inu: Why a near 35% crash might be on the cards for SHIB
Shiba Inu price has dropped down to levels that were last seen in late September 2021 before the altcoin began its well-known exponential run-up to new highs. This massive crash comes at a time when the entire market is plagued with fear and where investors are panic selling their holdings in a frenzy.
Shiba Inu price consolidation between 2 February and 5 May formed a descending triangle. This technical setup contains lower highs and equal lows. Drawing trend lines connecting these trend lines reveals a descending triangle.
The target for this pattern is obtained by measuring the distance between the highest peak or the first swing high and the base of the triangle and adding to the breakout point. For Shiba Inu this measure is 37% and adding this value to the breakout point reveals a target of $0.0000125.
Due to the panic selling frenzy in the crypto markets, Shiba Inu price has crashed 57% in the last six days, going way below its target. This move also filled the fair value gap extending from $0.0000094 to $0.0000135 and is currently bouncing off the $0.000094 support level.
As Bitcoin price looks to trigger a relief rally, investors can expect Shiba Inu price to also see an uptick in buying pressure, especially from market participants looking to accumulate SHIB at a discount. This development is likely to push SHIB up by 31% from its current position to tag the immediate resistance barrier at $0.0000135.
Considering the bearish outlook of the crypto ecosystem, it is unlikely Shiba Inu price will continue heading higher. Therefore, interested investors could open a short position here. A rejection off this hurdle could trigger another crash in SHIB and push it down to $0.0000094.
If the sellers breach this barrier, Shiba
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