There\u2019s an unexpected trend in the world of cryptocurrencies. According to the latest data from IntoTheBlock, the meme-based crypto Shiba Inu has shown a solid resilience in investor loyalty.<\/p>\n
Market research shows Shiba Inu<\/a> has 76% of its holders keeping their tokens for over a year. So\u2014almost three-quarters of SHIB token folks don\u2019t sell quickly. Interesting, right? This is higher than Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have 73% and 74%, respectively, long-term holders.<\/p>\n Long-term holders keep their tokens for over a year. When the percentage of these holders is higher, it shows investors believe in the asset and think it\u2019s got potential.<\/p>\n This chart shows the amount of long-term holders across various assets<\/p>\n Which one stands out to you? pic.twitter.com\/hRXeTxdVm5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) March 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Shiba Inu stands out. Some 76% of accounts have held tokens for more than 12 months. Then, 22% held between one and 12 months. Only 2% are new and have held tokens for less than a month.<\/p>\n\n More people are holding onto their tokens even when there\u2019s lots of optimism around. And, well, that means they think the asset\u2019s worth it in the long run. Think of it like this: if most people hold on, it\u2019s a good sign. They don\u2019t sell quick\u2014they wait\u2026 and that says a lot. So, more long-term holders, more confidence in the asset.<\/p>\n Bitcoin\u2019s story is a bit different. It has 74% long-term holders with 22% held for one to 12 months. Perhaps most importantly, Bitcoin<\/a> displays a greater percentage of new investors, with 5% owning tokens for less than a month \u2013 over twice Shiba Inu\u2019s number.<\/p>\n Time Tells A Deeper Story<\/p>\n What is more impressive with this data is the average holding period. Even though Shiba Inu was launched five years later than Bitcoin, it shows an impressive 2.6-year average token holding period. This is compared to Ethereum<\/a> at 2.4 years and 4.4 years for Bitcoin.<\/p>\nBreakdown Of Numbers<\/h2>\n