Dogecoin whales hold $1.8B as Shiba Inu inflows rise — Q1 2026 outlook
BeInCrypto says Dogecoin and Shiba Inu show mixed signals heading into Q1 2026: large DOGE whale accumulation and improving SHIB inflows contrast with fragile overall market sentiment. Since early October 2025, wallets holding 100 million–1 billion DOGE accumulated more than 9 billion tokens — a position now valued at nearly $1.8 billion.
That steady accumulation suggests long‑term conviction, but it has not yet produced a sustained price rebound. Dogecoin lost nearly 50% during Q4 2025, weakening confidence, though historical seasonality offers hope: DOGE’s average Q1 return over the past 11 years is roughly 93%. The token has also seen increased visibility through ETF‑related discussions, even if short‑term effects remain muted.
At the time of writing DOGE trades near $0.121, holding above $0.117 support. A recovery to $0.152 is the most realistic upside target, while reclaiming Q4 losses toward $0.273 would require broader market strength. A breakdown below $0.117 could expose declines toward $0.113 or $0.108.
Shiba Inu’s Q1 seasonality is also supportive — an average 35.8% return historically — and on‑chain metrics show improvement: Chaikin Money Flow has turned higher, suggesting outflows are easing. SHIB holders are maintaining exposure rather than exiting, according to the report. SHIB trades near $0.00000754 above a $0.00000751 floor after an 18.66% three‑week decline.
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