Zcash (ZEC) has surged 2,389% over the past year, reaching prices above $1,200 for the first time since 2016. This sharp rally has put significant pressure on major short sellers, including a trader holding a $47 million short position that faces liquidation if prices rise further. Despite losses, some short sellers have increased their bearish bets, but continued bullish momentum could force these positions to close. The rally highlights strong investor interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies and potential volatility ahead.
ZCAT surged 35.4% in 24 hours by distributing 2,320 ZEC (worth $2.8 million) to holders through a unique reward system funded by a 3% fee on every token transfer. This fee buys Zcash (ZEC), which is then shared among wallets holding at least $20 in Z...
A trader on Hyperliquid who had won 26 bets in a row is now $5.3 million underwater on a short position of 15,785 Zcash (ZEC) tokens, with liquidation looming if the price hits $1,317. The trader also holds a short position in 30,000 tokenized Strate...
Privacy coins have surged 213% since Bitcoin's October 2025 peak, making them the only crypto sector trading above that level. Zcash stands out with a 2,496% year-to-date gain, rising from 82nd to 7th in market rank and now comprising 62% of the priv...
Privacy coins have surged 213% since Bitcoin's peak on October 6, 2025, outperforming all other crypto sectors which remain below that level. Zcash leads the rally with a 2,496% gain over the past year, boosted by institutional interest and a new ETF...
Open interest in altcoin perpetual futures exceeded Bitcoin's on September 6, 2026, marking the first time since December 2024. This shift is driven by strong gains in mid-cap altcoins like Zcash, whose open interest hit a record $2.4 billion as its ...
