Analyst Challenges Shiba Inu Team’s “SHIB Will Come Back” Claim, Calls for Smarter Portfolio Strategy

Crypto commentator Zach Humphries weighed in on whether Shiba Inu can recover, responding to optimistic remarks from SHIB’s marketing lead, Lucie. 

This week on X, Lucie argued that weak, influencer-driven projects will fade, while Shiba Inu will return strong. She made these comments to reassure investors following the recent downturn that pushed SHIB below $0.0000064.

Although Lucie cautioned investors to risk only what they could afford to lose, her optimism drew criticism from leading community figures. Commentators like Humphries urge investors to balance optimism with realism, research, and diversification.

Key Points

• Lucie believes influencer-driven projects will fade, while Shiba Inu will return strong.
• Zach Humphries argues Shiba Inu’s marketing lead fails to address the market conditions plaguing SHIB.
• He warns investors against relying solely on positive messaging from project teams.
• The SHIB team is potentially planning to roll out a new income opportunity.

Market Pressures Still Weigh on SHIB

In a video shared on X, Humphries said Lucie’s outlook was understandable but incomplete without acknowledging market challenges. He noted that altcoins have struggled since the 2021 bull run and warned investors against relying solely on the project team’s positive commentary.

Drawing on his long history covering SHIB, from under a $1 billion market cap to nearly $50 billion, he stressed that narratives alone do not move markets.

He added that Shiba Inu’s performance closely tracks Ethereum’s, and since ETH has lagged Bitcoin, SHIB has struggled to gain momentum.

While still expecting Ethereum and altcoins to recover, Humphries revealed that he has shifted much of his capital into Bitcoin, which he views as the strongest performer over the past four years.

Comeback Remains Possible, but With Trade-Offs

Meanwhile, Humphries did not rule out a SHIB comeback. He noted that SHIB remains a top-25 cryptocurrency with a market cap of roughly $4 billion. However, he warned that holding altcoins passively carries opportunity costs.

As a result, he encouraged investors to consider rotating into assets such as Bitcoin, stocks, or real estate until clear signs of an altcoin rally appear—then rotate back when conditions improve.

Despite being optimistic about crypto’s long-term future, Humphries cautioned against unchecked positivity. He warned that hopeful messaging can push investors to overcommit to a single asset. Instead, he advised looking beyond social media reassurances and diversifying across asset classes.

Is SHIB Planning a New Project?

In the meantime, speculation suggests the Shiba Inu ecosystem team may be preparing a new project. Lucie recently hinted at this in her “SHIB Will Come Back” post, saying the community could see new opportunities to make money.

In a follow-up commentary, she teased an upcoming update from lead developer Kaal Dhairya, without sharing details.

Despite the optimism, Lucie again urged investors to commit only spare funds. As Humphries cautions, investors must conduct due diligence and make decisions aligned with their personal financial goals.