TLDR
- SHIB is projected to rise parabolically when the next altcoin season begins.
- The forecast is based on capital rotating into smaller altcoins during the next market cycle.
- A major security breach on the Shibarium bridge has affected investor confidence in SHIB.
- Millions of dollars’ worth of SHIB, ETH, and other tokens were lost due to the exploit.
- The bridge shutdown disrupted SHIB’s Layer-2 operations and slowed ecosystem activity.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) may surge parabolically when the next altcoin cycle begins, according to a projection by JD’s Updates. However, recent events such as the Shibarium bridge exploit have shaken investor sentiment and created operational hurdles. While market timing matters, SHIB’s future depends on more than just a broader altcoin rally.
SHIB Rally Depends on Alt Season But Faces Supply Hurdles
JD’s Updates claims SHIB will “move parabolically” once capital rotates into altcoins during the next crypto cycle. This outlook relies on the belief that meme tokens will benefit when investors shift away from large-cap coins. However, SHIB still carries a massive circulating supply that limits its upside.
$SHIB will go parabolic when alt season begins. Do not get left behind.
— JD’s Updates (@jds_updates) October 7, 2025
Roman Molina stated, “With trillions of tokens, how many zeros can really be erased?” He emphasized the need for a real burn plan. Despite SHIB’s popularity, its tokenomics still weigh on its price performance and future valuation potential.
Additionally, SHIB lacks a consistent deflationary mechanism that can sustain a significant price increase. Therefore, even with a bullish market cycle, gains may remain limited without structural changes. For SHIB to outperform, the project must address supply in a credible and verifiable manner.
Shibarium Exploit Disrupts Short-Term Confidence in SHIB
Earlier this month, a major exploit targeted the Shibarium bridge, resulting in the loss of multiple tokens, including SHIB and ETH. This breach halted bridge operations, forcing immediate shutdowns and disrupting on-chain activity across the ecosystem. As a result, investor confidence dropped sharply, impacting SHIB’s near-term liquidity and trust.
The bridge failure introduced financial and reputational costs that can’t be ignored. JD’s Updates did not mention this in the forecast. Without acknowledging the breach, the projection may ignore real market sentiment and user experience challenges.
Security remains essential for SHIB’s future. Any rally depends on more than just timing. The network must now focus on restoring user trust and implementing stronger safeguards to avoid future disruptions.
Current market trends favor large-cap assets, while meme coins like SHIB remain dependent on hype and speculation. Raphael Turtle questioned, “Is an altcoin season even guaranteed?” His comment reflects uncertainty around the timing and relevance of the forecast.
Ryan Hong also criticized SHIB’s prospects, saying it “lacks serious interest” and would likely underperform. His remarks highlight growing skepticism toward meme coins without utility. These concerns put pressure on SHIB to evolve beyond its roots as a meme.
