Zcash (ZEC) news
Zcash at $1,482: open interest hits $2.32 billion, target $1,800
Why it matters: Rising open interest and inflows into ZEC support the rally, but the high leverage load threatens sharp volatility if $1,500 is lost.
Dragonfly calls for closing Zcash development fund after 2028
Why it matters: The dispute over Zcash development funding affects the project's governance and sustainability after 2028.
$232.23M liquidated in 24 hours, 85.5% shorts
Why it matters: Mass short closures reinforce upward momentum but raise the risk of a pullback if the trend reverses.
Grayscale ties Zcash outlook to AI development
Why it matters: The stance of a major asset manager supports the privacy narrative amid the rise of AI and growing interest in Zcash.
Garrett Jin sells 35,001 ETH for $87.5M, opens 3x Bitcoin long
Why it matters: Large transfers and position shifts by prominent traders are tracked by the market as a signal for ETH, BTC and ZEC.
HYPE leads altcoin rally as Bitcoin returns to $78,000
Why it matters: The rally after a Fed rate hike with no negative reaction points to returning risk appetite; Bitcoin's nearest resistance is around $82,000.
Zcash sets NU7 upgrade dates: testnet October 6, mainnet November 5
Why it matters: Faster blocks increase Zcash's throughput and could boost interest in the asset amid Grayscale's $8,100 forecast.
Zcash hits new high above $1,480 ahead of NU7 launch
Why it matters: Faster blocks and rising derivatives activity strengthen interest in Zcash as the leading privacy asset, but an RSI of 71 signals overbought conditions.
Kraken to forcibly liquidate seven assets for UAE users
Why it matters: The precedent of forced liquidation of privacy coins and stablecoins for an entire region poses a risk for holders of XMR and ZEC on CEXs.
$188M liquidated in 24 hours, with 81% in shorts
Why it matters: Mass short covering amplifies the market rebound after the Fed decision, but raises the risk of a sharp correction if the trend reverses.
Crypto market cap rises to $2.73T: bitcoin at $77,488, Zcash up 10% in a day
Why it matters: The market is rising amid the SEC exemption for tokenized equities, but bitcoin's weekly performance remains weak.
Zcash to activate NU7 upgrade on November 5, cutting block times to 25 seconds
Why it matters: Faster blocks boost Zcash's throughput and could strengthen interest in privacy coins amid the sector's growth.
Ethereum ETFs see third straight day of outflows; bitcoin above $77,000
Why it matters: Outflows from ETH funds even as the token's price rises show institutions are cutting exposure, while demand shifts toward BTC and ZEC.
Bankless Co-Founder Hoffman Sold ETH for 5 Altcoins: LIT +272%
Why it matters: The case shows that rotating out of ETH into altcoins in May delivered multiples of the returns, reinforcing the altseason narrative.
ZEC Jumps 32% to $1,514 Amid Long Liquidations and $51M Short
Why it matters: Extreme overbought conditions (RSI 79.2) and a large institutional short create the risk of a sharp correction or a short squeeze.
Altcoin ETFs: inflows into HYPE and ZEC, outflows from XRP and Litecoin
Why it matters: Inflows into ZEC and HYPE confirm demand for altcoin ETFs, while outflows from XRP signal weakening interest in the asset.
Trader with 26 straight winning trades loses $7.66M on ZEC short
Why it matters: A rise in Zcash toward the liquidation zone could trigger forced buying and amplify ZEC volatility.
Hyperliquid ZEC liquidation zone of $20.4M forms at $1,550
Why it matters: A cluster of shorts at $1,550 could trigger a short squeeze and a sharp spike in ZEC volatility if the level breaks.
Bitcoin Tries to Hold Above $77,000 After $142M Short Squeeze
Why it matters: A break above $77,600 could accelerate gains via forced buying, but losing $76,000 risks liquidating longs in the $75,500–75,800 zone.
ZEC: wallet activity rises as 15,860 ZEC worth $22.69M leaves Binance
Why it matters: Exchange withdrawals may signal accumulation and reduced selling pressure, but low volume casts doubt on the trend's durability.