Shiba Inu Breaks Downtrend as Japan Approves Institutional Trading
Shiba Inu (SHIB)
BeInCrypto reports that Shiba Inu has broken an 11-month downtrend following Japan's approval for institutional trading. The asset price has crossed above its 20-week moving average, signaling a potential shift in market structure. This regulatory clearance appears to be a key catalyst for the recent price action. The move suggests growing institutional interest in the token within the Japanese market.
What Whalio's data showed
Binance spot order flow for SHIB, measured when this story was published on 26 August 2026.
The 24-hour buy ratio stands at 49.1%, indicating a near-even split between buyers and sellers over the full day. However, the 4-hour buy ratio rises to 56.9%, suggesting that buying pressure is building in the short term. This is supported by a positive volume delta of +$67,401 for the 4-hour window, contrasting with a negative delta of -$288 for the last hour. The cumulative volume delta closes at +$308,768, confirming net buying interest despite the recent hourly dip. With 13 out of 24 hours showing net buying, the data reflects a gradual accumulation phase rather than an immediate surge.