Zcash has seen a sharp revival, rising from around $40 to more than $170 within a week, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum in the latest crypto upswing. The privacy-focused coin, known for its zk-SNARK technology, is regaining attention as conversations about digital privacy intensify across social and institutional circles.
Dominic Williams, founder of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), remarked on X that the surge shows how “a great project that started at a crazy initial price can come back,” referencing Zcash’s early days when it traded above $2,000. His comment reflects a broader sentiment that older blockchain projects with strong fundamentals can find renewed purpose in evolving markets.
The current momentum appears to be driven by several factors. Grayscale’s $46 million Zcash Trust has re-emerged in discussions among investors seeking exposure to privacy coins. Meanwhile, integrations such as Zashi CrossPay are expanding utility by allowing users to transact more easily while maintaining privacy protections. The rise in online conversations linking Zcash to Monero has also helped revive public interest, with some community figures predicting long-term price targets as high as $1,000.
At the same time, regulatory scrutiny continues to shape the narrative. Restrictions on privacy coins in jurisdictions like the UK and EU remain a concern for exchanges and users, even as market enthusiasm grows. This duality between innovation and oversight adds complexity to Zcash’s comeback story.
While it remains to be seen how sustainable the rally will be, the renewed attention on privacy coins suggests investors are reassessing the value of anonymity in a financial environment increasingly defined by surveillance and compliance.
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