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SHIB Price Outlook: Shiba Inu Slips As A New Meme Coin Emerges With 250x Potential

The Shiba Inu price has been under pressure in recent weeks, with traders questioning whether SHIB can reclaim its former highs. Once one of the most talked-about meme tokens, Shiba Inu still maintains a strong following, but its large market cap limits how much upside it can realistically offer in the next bull cycle. This has led many investors to explore newer projects with smaller valuations and bigger growth potential, and Layer Brett ($LBRETT) is quickly standing out as a leading contender.


Shiba Inu price struggles for momentum


Shiba Inu (SHIB) gained fame as the “Dogecoin killer” and rode a massive wave of retail enthusiasm to secure its spot among the largest meme coins. With the launch of Shibarium, its own Layer 2 network, the project introduced scaling features and a wider ecosystem of DeFi and metaverse experiments. These upgrades have helped keep SHIB relevant, but price action has remained sluggish in 2025.


At its current levels, SHIB would need huge inflows to deliver anything close to the life-changing multiples it once produced. While analysts expect the Shiba Inu price could make modest gains in a broader bull run, many traders believe smaller tokens carry a much stronger risk-to-reward profile.


Why Layer Brett is gaining attention


Layer Brett ($LBRETT) is one of the tokens capturing that shift in attention. Built on Ethereum Layer 2, it combines the viral energy of meme culture with tangible blockchain features such as faster transactions, low gas fees, and security anchored to Ethereum’s base chain. This setup gives it an advantage over meme coins that rely purely on hype.


The presale has already raised more than $3.8 million, with tokens available at just $0.0058. Early adopters can also stake immediately through the project’s dApp, earning around 670% APY at current rates. These yields are designed to decrease over time, creating urgency for those who want to lock in higher rewards early.


To sustain long-term growth, Layer Brett’s roadmap includes NFT integrations, gamified community rewards, and a $1 million giveaway aimed at boosting adoption. With a fixed supply of 10 billion tokens and transparent tokenomics, the project is positioning itself as a meme coin with staying power, not just short-term hype.


Could Layer Brett be the 250x play?


While SHIB is expected to move higher if market sentiment improves, its sheer size makes another explosive rally unlikely. Layer Brett, on the other hand, is entering the market at an early stage with a much smaller valuation, leaving room for outsized growth. Some analysts suggest it could climb from under a cent to over a dollar by 2025, representing potential gains of more than 250x.


For traders who feel they missed Shiba Inu’s breakout years ago, Layer Brett is being pitched as a fresh chance to catch a meme coin before it goes mainstream.


Conclusion


The Shiba Inu price may still rise in the next bull cycle, but expectations remain limited compared to smaller tokens. With its presale momentum, Layer 2 advantages, and strong staking incentives, Layer Brett ($LBRETT) is drawing attention as the meme coin that could deliver the kind of returns SHIB can no longer match.


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