Zcash down 30% from November’s top: Will ZEC price crash further?

The Zcash Foundation announced the conclusion of an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which began with a subpoena regarding certain crypto asset offerings. This decision has led to a 12% increase in the price of Zcash's native token, ZEC, and a 39% surge in trading volume over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin's price surged to a new high of $97,500, with market data indicating that bullish sentiment is driving expectations for prices to exceed $100,000. This rally suggests a potential return of the bull market in cryptocurrency.

Monero (XMR) has surged past $700, reaching new record highs amid increasing demand for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, despite tightening regulatory measures from governments worldwide. This price increase reflects a significant shift in market dynamics, with XMR now positioned among the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about the design flaws in decentralized stablecoins, highlighting issues such as benchmark risk and flaws in oracle design. This critique comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant volatility, particularly affecting privacy coins like Zcash.

Dash's price surged by 125% as traders shifted their focus to privacy coins, particularly following governance issues faced by Zcash. This shift indicates a growing interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies amid a volatile market.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced significant fluctuations in early 2026, with traditional funds attracting $46 billion, while crypto funds lag behind amid a downturn in investor sentiment.