Zcash (ZEC) has surged over 750% since October, reaching a $10.9B market cap and overtaking Hyperliquid to rejoin the crypto top 20. The rally pushed ZEC past $680, its highest price since 2018.
> The rally is fueled by renewed interest in privacy assets amid regulatory debates in Europe and growing shielded transaction use.
> Analysts cite Zcash’s improving infrastructure, mobile wallet integrations, and Solana compatibility as key catalysts.
> Arthur Hayes revealed that ZEC has become the second-largest holding in his Maelstrom portfolio after Bitcoin.
> He also calls it an “encrypted Bitcoin” due to its 21M capped supply, Proof-of-Work model, and zk-SNARK privacy tech.
> Despite the hype, experts warn of overextension as funding rates turn deeply negative and speculation outpaces fundamentals.
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