As 2025 comes to a close, the Shiba Inu (SHIB) community is keeping a close eye on events that could affect the project’s future.
SHIB is starting to get more attention in official markets through Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and new futures products. It is also making waves in innovative tech spaces through Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration.
SHIB in the Spotlight of Regulated Crypto Markets
In a recent X post, Lucie from the Shiba Inu team said that NYSE Arca has filed a rule change for the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF. This ETF includes SHIB and could speed up the launch of the T. Rowe crypto ETF.
Lucie pointed out that adding SHIB shows it is gaining more recognition. It shows that SHIB is becoming part of the core crypto basket in regulated financial products.
Most recently, Coinbase also announced the launch of Shiba Inu perpetual-style futures in the U.S., starting December 12. As announced, monthly futures will begin 24/7 trading from December 5, allowing traders more flexibility to engage with SHIB in regulated markets.
Advancements in Privacy and Smart Contracts
This week, Shiba Inu launched a mini-app on TokenPlay AI. Built on the Token OS, the mini-app allows SHIB to function as an intelligent, monetizable application within AI infrastructure.
The move marks an important step in connecting Shiba Inu with cutting-edge technology beyond traditional blockchain use cases. The Shiba Inu developers are also working on efficient privacy tools. Zama is developing full homomorphic encryption (FHE) for Shibarium.
The aim is to have full on-chain privacy and private smart contracts for Shibarium and Bone by the end of Q2 2026. This will give SHIB users a safer and more private platform.
At the time of writing, SHIB is trading at $0.00000849, down 4.14% in the last 24 hours and down 15.17% for November, according to CoinMarketCap data. After three months of losses in Q4, the Shiba Inu community is hoping for a possible price bounce in December.
SHIB Eyes Year-End Bounce After Historic Lows
Historical trends show that SHIB has previously experienced sharp rallies after extended declines. In March 2024, SHIB surged 144% following a prolonged downturn. October 2025 marked SHIB’s first red October since its inception, breaking a long-standing historical pattern.
While December has mostly been a red month historically, with the exception of 2023, current shifts suggest the possibility of a green December. Technical indicators, including the first-ever weekly cross, may hint at a bottom for SHIB’s price.
However, for a positive close to 2025, SHIB would need to increase approximately 65% from its current level. As December unfolds, all eyes will remain on whether SHIB can close the year on a high note.