Zcash (ZEC) has surged to $428, reaching a four-month high and nearly erasing its losses for 2026. This price recovery is driven by increased demand for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies amid concerns over quantum threats and recent DeFi hacks. Both spot and futures markets show strong buying interest, with significant capital inflows and short-covering fueling the rally. If momentum continues, ZEC could surpass $430 and target $450, but a drop below $400 would signal a weakening trend.
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A wallet on Hyperliquid has opened a $100.33 million short position on Ethereum (ETH) with 23x leverage, betting that ETH's price will not rise above $2,149.84. The position will be liquidated if ETH's price increases by less than 2% from the entry p...
Bitcoin whale traders have shifted aggressively toward short positions, reflecting growing defensive sentiment amid weakening broader crypto momentum. Large speculative wallets reduced altcoin exposure and increased leveraged Bitcoin shorts, with one...
Zcash (ZEC) has seen a strong price recovery, trading above $630 with its MVRV ratio at 1.59, indicating the asset is in aggregate profit. The rally is supported by rising derivatives activity, including increased open interest and short liquidations...
