Shibarium Ecosystem Shift: TVL Significantly Retraces, SHIB Trading Activity Surges Against the Market Trend

PriceOracleFairy · 2026-01-14T16:20:10+00:00

Shiba Inu's Layer 2 chain Shibarium recently experienced a significant 36% decrease in total locked value, dropping to $477,849, reflecting caution among DeFi participants. However, the SHIB token price rose against the trend by 0.79%, with trading volume surging by 76.43%. The decline in TVL may be related to security upgrades, as the Shibarium team plans to introduce new privacy technology in 2026.

PriceOracleFairy

2026-01-14 16:20:10

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【Crypto World】Shiba Inu’s layer 2 chain Shibarium has been making recent waves. In the past 24 hours, the platform’s total value locked (TVL) has significantly decreased, dropping from previous levels to $477,849, a decline of 36%. This sharp decline typically indicates that DeFi participants are observing the market or choosing to avoid risks.

Interestingly, the SHIB token price has risen against the trend by 0.79%, with the latest quote at $0.000008719. Even more remarkable is the trading volume — a surge of 76.43%, with daily trading volume soaring to $1.768 billion. The simultaneous rise in price and popularity contrasts sharply with the decline in on-chain locked assets.

The reset of TVL may be related to a recent wave of security upgrades. Notably, the Shibarium team has announced a new privacy technology roadmap. According to the plan, they will collaborate with Zama in Q2 2026 to introduce confidential smart contract features, which will significantly enhance the ecosystem’s privacy and functionality.

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YieldChaser

· 01-17 09:13

TVL plummeting is usually alarming, but a 76% surge in trading volume? That's pretty crazy. We need to see if someone is dumping and washing tokens. Wait, the privacy solution isn't coming until 2026? So where's this wave of hype coming from now? It feels like funds are betting on a recovery later. Anyway, I'm just waiting to see if Shibarium's layer-two chain can hold steady. These numbers look like they're forming a bottom. The TVL has been cut in half, and people are scared off. But on the other hand, a trading volume of $176 million isn't too bad. It's not that pessimistic. There are still believers in this chain.

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SatoshiChallenger

· 01-15 13:03

TVL drops 36% and still dare to say it's an opposite trend? The surge in trading volume is just retail investors taking the bait. I've seen this script too many times. --- Data shows that every time there's a pattern of "price rising, volume increasing, but locked-in positions decreasing," it's usually institutions quietly pulling out. --- Ironically, security upgrades scare away funds instead. Truly remarkable. --- Wait, $4.77 million in TVL is called a layer-two chain? That’s incredibly fragile. --- Still talking about a pie in the sky in 2026? Right now, many problems can't even be solved. --- Interesting, another project claiming "we're innovating privacy," but no real money is coming in. --- High trading activity, yes, but the real smart money has already exited. The rest are just passing the buck among themselves. --- Not to criticize, but anyone who has studied the Luna crisis should be wary of these contradictory data points. --- TVL has fallen so much but prices are still rising? Either manipulation or retail investors comforting themselves. --- Objectively speaking, this is a typical sign of the bubble cycle's entry phase.

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LiquidityNinja

· 01-14 16:49

TVL halved but trading volume surged, this scene is a bit strange, are retail investors still trading or is someone just taking profits? Everyone has left, yet the price is rising, I really can't understand this logic. Wait, security upgrade? It's the same old story, always the same. Is the 170 million trading volume true, or is it wash trading? Privacy features are only being added in 2026, that's way too slow. Shibarium's recent moves are really disappointing, I have no confidence left. TVL dropping so sharply indicates no one is optimistic.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-14 16:47

TVL plummeted 36%, but the real key is the trading volume soaring 76%. Retail investors haven't even reacted yet. --- This data contrast is incredible. Is someone really bottom-fishing or just trying to hype the concept? --- Wait, is the TVL drop due to a security upgrade? That doesn't seem right... --- Is SHIB making a comeback this time? But I still can't understand this logic. --- With such high trading activity, I'm just worried it's the last hurrah before a rug pull. --- They plan to introduce privacy technology only in 2026? That timeline is too long. --- Even with TVL falling so much, they still dare to pump the market. Truly bold.

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YieldWhisperer

· 01-14 16:45

tvl cratering 36% while volume pumps 76%... yeah that math ain't adding up. classic pump signal before the dump if you ask me. seen this exact pattern in 2021 with like five dead chains already

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StakeWhisperer

· 01-14 16:44

TVL drops 36% so sharply? But trading volume increased by 76%... That's ridiculous, it's a classic case of the "dolling" phenomenon. --- SHIB is probably just hyping the concept this time, the real money has already moved out. --- Wait, the locked position volume plummets while the price still rises? Who's picking up the bags, everyone? --- Privacy features won't be released until 2026... Who are they fooling now? --- Pure trading activity, DeFi amounts are dropping sharply, the vitality has disappeared.

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-14 16:40

TVL plummeted by 36%, but trading volume instead surged by 76%? That logic is a bit backwards. --- Is this another wave of "good news all bad news," feeling like Shibarium is just making up stories? --- Wait, the locked-up amount dropped so much and you're still bragging about privacy upgrades... come on. --- Trading enthusiasm is at an all-time high, but the money is fleeing. What does that tell you, everyone? --- Privacy solutions won't be launched until 2026? Bro, even the yellow flowers have withered. --- I just want to know where that 36% TVL went. It's too mysterious. --- Price rising + high trading volume + TVL crashing — this is indeed an outrageous combo. Is the casino opening? --- Here comes the "technical upgrade" disguise again. Do they really think retail investors can't see through it?

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