The return of shiba inu lead developer shytoshi kusama after 84 days of silence, combined with a six-month high in whale activity (over 400 transactions exceeding $100k), and a 1.06 trillion shib net change on exchanges, signals a potential for significant price volatility and movement.
The news directly reports on the lead developer's verified activity on x and cites on-chain data from a reputable analytics firm (santiment), indicating strong factual basis.
Shytoshi kusama's reemergence often generates considerable community excitement and speculation for shiba inu. the significant jump in whale activity suggests major holders are positioning themselves, which, alongside the increased community buzz, often precedes positive price action for meme coins.
The immediate impact of kusama's return and the sudden surge in whale activity are likely to trigger short-term volatility and potential price pumps as the community reacts and traders position themselves.
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