Shib has experienced a 4.5% drop amidst a broader market decline. while its uptrend is considered intact by bollinger bands and weekly gains persist, decreased trading volume, a significant drop in the burn rate, and reduced open interest pose challenges to immediate recovery.
The analysis uses technical indicators like bollinger bands and rsi, and incorporates on-chain data such as trading volume, burn rate, and open interest, providing a comprehensive view.
Despite a recent 4.5% price drop, the article suggests the overall uptrend for shib is still intact according to bollinger bands, and weekly gains persist. however, declining trading volume, burn rate, and open interest could hinder a quick rebound, making the short-term outlook cautious while the mid-term trend remains hopeful if the broader market recovers.
The current price drop is viewed as a 'mild price reset' that might not linger in the short term, but declining interest (volume, burn rate, open interest) could delay a stronger recovery in the medium term.
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