After nearly three months without a single post, Shiba Inu’s lead ambassador Shytoshi Kusama has finally reappeared on X — and the SHIB community is already buzzing. His last message in mid-September said silence shouldn’t be mistaken for absence, and now he has returned with fresh activity, engaging with posts and hinting at why he stepped away.
Kusama suggested his quiet phase was intentional, focused on personal growth and the AI-related work he has been building behind the scenes. He also said it felt like a “good time to speak up,” even if he seemed slightly cautious about stepping back into the spotlight. His X location change from “Hawaii USA” to “reemerging” has only fueled speculation that something new may be taking shape for the SHIB ecosystem.
On-chain data adds more weight to the moment.
Santiment reports a six-month high in large SHIB transactions, with over 400 whale transfers exceeding $100,000. This jump in activity aligns with a net flow of more than 1 trillion SHIB onto exchanges — a setup that often leads to increased volatility.
SHIB is trading slightly higher today and continues to hold strong weekly gains, but community sentiment is clearly shifting. A returning leader, renewed engagement, and rising whale activity all point to a period where SHIB could see sharper movement ahead.
For now, Shiba Inu feels like it’s entering a new phase — and the next steps may arrive sooner than expected.
