Shiba Inu’s 1,549% Spike: Can Bulls Take Control Again And Trigger An Explosive Rally?

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a sudden increase in futures net flows, skyrocketing more than 1,549% in one day. The spike comes amid broader market volatility and negative sentiment, which has pushed SHIB’s price to record lows. Despite the ongoing downtrend, the recent increase in net flows signals growing activity among derivative traders. Additionally, this pattern may indicate potential support for a strong bullish trend if the latest inflows translate into sustained buying activity.  

The Shiba Inu ecosystem has seen a dramatic shift in its futures market, with net flows surging by an astonishing 1,549.47%, according to CoinGlass data. The sharp increase reflects a notable but brief change in trader behavior, with more capital flowing into SHIB futures contracts than exiting them over 24 hours. 

Notably, on-chain data shows inflows of $14.52 million and outflows of $13.80 million, resulting in a net inflow of about $446,810. While such a massive jump is partly due to very low net flows the day before, it still signals growing interest and adjustments in positions among derivative traders. 

Interestingly, the increase in futures net flows comes after a downward pressure in the SHIB price. Since 2025, the popular meme coin has traded sideways, ending the year in the red and continuing its downtrend in 2026. Although it experienced a brief recovery in January, when many meme coins spiked, Shiba Inu eventually gave up those gains.

Nevertheless, the influx into futures contracts suggests the traders may be anticipating a reversal or preparing for heightened volatility. Sometimes, positive inflows in derivatives can foreshadow increased buying pressure, especially if they reflect new long positions driven by risk appetite. 

As of March 16, 2026, Shiba Inu is trading above $ 0.000006, indicating a strong recovery, with more than a 17% gain over the past day. The meme coin is trending upwards, with its market capitalization spiking by approximately 8% and total trading volume over the last 24 hours rising by more than 96%. 

With the market finally recovering after months of consolidation, this could be the perfect opportunity for bulls to capitalize on any lingering positioning from the latest netflow spike and push SHIB above key levels. 

In a technical analysis on X, crypto expert SHIB Knight commented on Shiba Inu’s latest rebound and continued increase. The analyst stated that “the market is healing,” highlighting the meme coin’s ongoing recovery from recent sell-offs and price swings as well as its potential for further upward momentum. 

He explained that Shiba Inu’s rebound began once Bitcoin’s price rose above $70,000. For his price forecast, he predicts that Shiba Inu could shed a zero in the coming day. The analysts noted that he is currently watching for a ceasefire or some form of resolution between the US and Iran as a potential factor that could influence overall market direction.