Shiba Inu (SHIB) has declined by 5.4% this week to $0.000030, underperforming the broader crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) remains neutral at $97,850 after reaching a record high of $104,498 on Thursday. Market uncertainty is rising, with investors seemingly unprepared for Bitcoin to sustain levels above $100,000. This hesitation has weighed on altcoin performance, including SHIB, and while some altcoins may see short-term inertia-driven gains, the potential for a broader market correction looms large.

Despite this, Shiba Inu's ecosystem continues to evolve, with key developments such as the introduction of the stablecoin SHI, SHIB DeFi functionalities, a dedicated SHIB Marketplace, and SHIB Socials aimed at fostering community engagement. Whale investors are showing significant interest, highlighting confidence in the altcoin’s long-term prospects.

While the immediate outlook for SHIB reflects market-driven weakness, these ongoing developments provide a strong foundation for a potential rally once the broader market correction stabilizes.