Shiba Inu has recorded fresh growth across its ecosystem, with new wallet data indicating stronger user activity in April 2026. The increase comes as the broader crypto market shows signs of recovery after months of weak momentum and cautious trading.
Shiba Inu Records Strong Wallet Growth
According to data shared by the Shiba Inu team on X, SHIB added 24,000 new wallets between April 20 and April 27, 2026. The sharp rise pushed total SHIB holders above 1.585 million, marking a new all-time high for the token’s wallet count.
The strongest daily increase came on April 25, when the network added 10,718 new holders in one day. This marked the highest daily wallet growth for Shiba Inu in 2026. The figures suggest that user interest has returned as market conditions improve.
Growth slowed after the April 25 spike, but the network still recorded steady additions. Shiba Inu added 1,040 holders on April 26 and another 1,100 holders on April 27. These gains show continued onboarding, even after the strongest surge had passed.
Shibarium Reaches 1 Billion Transactions
Shibarium, the Shiba Inu layer 2 network, has also reached a major activity milestone. The network has now processed more than 1 billion transactions, according to the latest ecosystem update.
The achievement highlights rising usage across Shibarium as more users interact with the network. Layer 2 activity remains important for Shiba Inu because it supports cheaper and faster transactions within the ecosystem.
The milestone also comes at a time when SHIB holders are increasing at a faster pace. This link between wallet growth and transaction activity shows that the ecosystem is seeing broader participation, not just passive holding.
Source: https://coinpaper.com/16627/shibarium-hits-1-b-transactions-as-shib-user-growth-accelerates
