Zcash surged about 30% to $543 within hours, triggering nearly $62 million in liquidations mostly from short sellers, highlighting a strong short squeeze. This rapid price increase was supported by a $1.3 billion trading volume and renewed institutional interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The rise reflects growing adoption of Zcash's privacy features, with 30% of its supply now in shielded addresses, amid concerns over financial surveillance and advances in encryption technology. This trend may signal a shift in how investors value privacy in the crypto market going forward.
Bitcoin fell back to $64,000 after reaching a monthly peak of $65,500 due to profit-taking and geopolitical tensions from Iranian strikes on U.S. bases. Most altcoins also declined as bearish sentiment dominated the market, with XRP futures showing i...
Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced combined outflows exceeding $59 million as traders moved funds into stablecoins like USDT and fiat currencies, signaling a cautious stance in the crypto market. This rotation reflects a short-term defensive strategy, ...
Bitcoin's price slightly fell to $64,164, reflecting broader market caution as equity indices and financial indicators like the US 10-year yield and DXY suggest tighter conditions. Meanwhile, Ethereum gained 2.09% to $1,908, showing selective investo...
Zcash (ZEC) has gained over 16% in the past week, rallying from lows near $368 to around $552 following an 11% jump in one session. This surge is driven by anticipation of the Ironwood shielded pool upgrade expected around July 28, which addresses a ...
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottom pattern in Bitcoin's price, suggesting a possible shift in momentum. However, he cautions that the pattern is unconventional and not yet confirmed. Meanwhile,...
