The Shiba Inu token has experienced a dramatic reversal in its burn metrics during the opening days of 2026. Data from Shibburn reveals a 97.83% decrease in the burn rate over the past 24 hours, representing the first significant drop since the calendar turned to the new year.

This decline follows an exceptional start to 2026 when SHIB's burn rate skyrocketed by more than 12,000%. The stark contrast highlights the volatile nature of token burning activity within the meme coin ecosystem.