Shiba Inu gained unexpected attention this week after Japan placed the token on its official Green List, a group of only 30 digital assets trusted under one of the world’s toughest regulatory structures. This list already includes Bitcoin and Ethereum, and now SHIB stands beside them.
Market commentator dhel*SHIB l SHIB.io noted that this move carries weight because Japanese exchanges can now list SHIB without long procedures. The Green List acts like a fast-pass and signals that the token meets strict internal checks.
The update matters for traders inside Japan because the country taxes crypto gains at rates up to 55 percent. New rules proposed by the Financial Services Agency would shift approved assets into a uniform 20 percent category, the same rate applied to stocks.
Such a change opens SHIB to a wider audience, makes holding more cost-efficient, and strengthens retail participation from one of the world’s largest crypto markets. For the broader community, official recognition places SHIB in a more serious bracket instead of being limited to its meme origins.
Inside the community, Lucie pointed toward several reasons why Shiba Inu is set for long-term survival. She said institutional attention is no longer absent, as recent ETF discussions and research notes have begun referencing SHIB-linked assets. Even small mentions signal that professionals are tracking the ecosystem.
She also pointed out how Shibarium gives SHIB its own protected space. Bone acts as the core of the network, keeping the ecosystem independent and allowing long-term support to grow as more users join.
Lucie also emphasized that SHIB is slowly turning into a brand. Games, AI tools, Shib Fun, Shiboshis, and other community products form an identity layer that holds value beyond trading.
Shiba Inu is trading near $0.000008758 and remains in a steady downtrend that began in early October. The 20-period simple moving average slopes downward and has rejected several recovery attempts.
Price is hovering around the lower side of the recent range, with key support sitting in the $0.000009–$0.00001 zone. A close below this zone could confirm the next downward leg.
Source: Tradingview
Indicators show mixed signals. The RSI sits around 36, which is weak but not extremely oversold. MACD lines remain near the zero mark, pointing to mild bearish pressure rather than a sharp decline. SHIB may either continue sliding gradually or enter a brief consolidation phase unless buyers reclaim the 20-SMA.
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