{"id":44199,"date":"2026-05-20T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptomag.finance\/?p=44199"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:00:01","slug":"zcash-soars-88-in-30-days-is-zec-the-stealth-winner-of-this-crypto-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptomag.finance\/?p=44199","title":{"rendered":"Zcash Soars 88% In 30 Days: Is ZEC The Stealth Winner Of This Crypto Cycle?"},"content":{"rendered":"

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has suggested that Zcash (ZEC) could eventually reach<\/a> 10% of Bitcoin\u2019s market capitalization, a long-term bullish thesis on privacy coins rather than a near-term price forecast. Based on ZEC\u2019s circulating supply of around 16 million tokens, that scenario would imply a price in the high four-figure range, roughly $8,000\u2013$10,000, depending on Bitcoin\u2019s valuation.<\/p>\n

A Chart Pattern Worth Watching<\/h2>\n

On the technical side, traders point to a possible cup-and-handle pattern, but this is a subjective chart formation with no guarantee of outcome. Resistance is often cited around $625\u2013$650, with some speculative projections suggesting a move toward $1,000, though this depends heavily on broader market conditions and is not a confirmed target.<\/p>\n

The target also lines up with ZEC\u2019s 1.618 Fibonacci extension, drawn from a $745 swing high down to a $185 swing low.<\/p>\n

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Privacy Coins Pull Ahead<\/h2>\n

ZEC is not moving alone. Monero<\/a> and Dash, both privacy-focused tokens, have also posted gains over the past month. But Zcash leads the pack. Reports indicate the coin climbed more than 80% in 30 days while the total crypto market cap barely moved \u2014 up just 0.2% over the same stretch.<\/p>\n

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$ZEC<\/a> update<\/p>\n

This thing is running its own bull market rn\u2026 gg<\/p>\n

I closed my short. Especially with $BTC<\/a> sitting on support around $76k<\/p>\n

Even a small pump in Bitcoin makes ZEC go absolutely stupid right now https:\/\/t.co\/xLs6ficv7l<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/obAhbnXqfp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SnorlaX \u304a\u91d1 (@SnorlaxOnChain) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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In the past three days alone, ZEC added 18% as the broader market slipped 3%. That split has prompted some traders to say Zcash is running its own bull market<\/a>. Growing demand for financial privacy appears to be the main force behind the move, pulling fresh interest into a coin that had been largely overlooked for years.<\/p>\n

Institutional Interest Adds Fuel<\/p>\n

Earlier in May, hedge fund Multicoin Capital disclosed it holds a position in ZEC. Around the same time, Robinhood<\/a> added the token to its platform, opening it up to a wider pool of retail investors.<\/p>\n

Both developments landed at a time when the privacy narrative was already building. Hayes\u2019s comment added another layer. His estimate was speculative \u2014 based on a market cap comparison to Bitcoin<\/a> \u2014 but it drew attention and, according to data, ZEC\u2019s value in Bitcoin terms has risen about 20.5% since he made the remark.<\/p>\n

Whether the cup-and-handle plays out or not, the coin has already proven it can move on its own terms.<\/p>\n

Featured image from Quicknode, chart from TradingView<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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