Zcash Tops Cryptocurrency Performers, Gains 652% YTD
Decentralized cryptocurrency focused on privacy and anonymity Zcash (ZECUSD) gained about 15% on Saturday, settling at $513 as investors sentiment improved.
The latest rally has pushed the coin’s year-to-date gain to 652% at the time of writing amidst uncertainties and significant price swings in the crypto market.
The coin closed at $61.27 in 2024 and has started tracking above $500, ranking among the best performers in the crypto space.
With mouthwatering performance so far in 2025, analysts said Zcash’s shielded supply and institutional adoption position it as a compliance-friendly privacy leader.
Trading details from CoinMarketCap.com showed that Zcash rose 14.25% in the past 24h, outpacing Bitcoin’s 1.5% drop, aligning with bullish technical, privacy narrative momentum, and short-covering.
$ZEC was up as trading volume spiked by 47% in 24 hours to $731.438 million, leaving its market capitalisation at $8.44 billion. The coin had had its taste of price pressure.
Trading data showed that $ZEC rebounded from $372 support, forming an ascending triangle, signalling accumulation, but thin liquidity could amplify volatility.
Analysts note rising volume and bullish momentum, with a confirmed close above $470 potentially triggering a 35% rally toward $630–$640.
ZEC actually recorded $5.52 million in short liquidations, accounting for 94.88% of total, contrasting with Bitcoin and Ethereum long-dominated liquidations. This reflects ZEC’s thinner liquidity and heightened sensitivity to abrupt price moves
Technical indicators suggest cautious optimism, though failure to hold $372 risks revisiting lower supports. Privacy-focused Blockchain outperformed in 2025, with ZEC rising 691% year to date.
Zcash balances technical breakout potential, volatile derivatives activity, and sector-wide privacy demand. While bullish momentum persists, traders are advised to monitor resistance and regulatory developments. Global Equities Swing Influenced by Rates Signal, AI Optimism
