Shiba Inu (SHIB)

A plain-language guide for first-timers

Today's price

€0.00000373

Updated 2 Jul 2026

↑ +1.24% today

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What is Shiba Inu?

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is a decentralized cryptocurrency launched in August 2020 as a community-driven project. Inspired by Dogecoin, SHIB quickly gained attention for its strong online community, the "Shib Army." The project aims to build a vibrant ecosystem, including its decentralized exchange, ShibaSwap. Known as the "Dogecoin Killer," Shiba Inu is more than just a meme token. Its ecosystem supports various uses like staking, liquidity pools, and NFTs. While SHIB's value is speculative, its popularity highlights growing interest in meme-based cryptocurrencies. Learn more in our workshops!

New to crypto? See how CryptoUnity works, browse our beginner workshops, or look up any term in the glossary.

How to buy Shiba Inu in the EU

Four steps, start to finish — most people are done in under ten minutes.

1

Download the CryptoUnity app

Create your free account and complete a quick one-time identity check (about 5 minutes). It keeps everyone’s funds safe.
2

Add euros

Top up by SEPA bank transfer or card. There are no deposit fees, and switchers get 0% trading fees for the first 30 days.
3

Buy Shiba Inu

Buy SHIB from as little as €1 — you don’t need to buy a whole coin. You’ll see the exact amount and price before you confirm.
4

Hold it or set a recurring buy

Your SHIB is held in BitGo-secured custody, and you can withdraw it to your own wallet anytime. Prefer to invest a little at a time? Set up an automatic recurring buy in a couple of taps.

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If I had invested a small amount regularly…

This is called DCA . It's how most beginners start. Pick an amount and how often to run the numbers on Shiba Inu's real price history.

Common questions about Shiba Inu

Real questions, plain answers. If you have one we missed, write us and we'll add it.

Is SHIB safe? +

SHIB itself is a public network — no single company runs it, which is part of what makes it trustworthy. The risk people usually mean is price: SHIB can move sharply in a single day. Only put in what you'd be comfortable losing while you learn.

Is SHIB a good investment for beginners? +

No one can promise that — SHIB's price can rise or fall sharply, and past performance is never a guarantee. What you can control is how you invest: many beginners buy a small amount on a regular schedule (called dollar-cost averaging) instead of trying to time the market, and only invest what they can afford to lose. Treat SHIB as a long-term way to learn, not a get-rich-quick bet.

Can I buy a small amount? +

Yes. You can start with as little as €1 of SHIB. You don't need to buy a whole coin — they're divisible to many decimal places.

Where is my SHIB stored? +

When you buy through CryptoUnity, your SHIB is held in BitGo-secured custody — the same provider used by major institutions. You can also withdraw it to your own wallet at any time.

What can I actually do with it? +

You can hold it (many people do, hoping the price rises over time), send it to friends or merchants who accept it, or trade it for other coins. Inside the app you can also set up a weekly auto-buy.