Bitcoin Updates: Crypto Shifts Toward Privacy—Zcash Gains Momentum While Bitcoin Welcomes Institutional Investors
- Zcash's 700% price surge to $388 highlights growing demand for privacy-focused crypto, surpassing Monero with a $6.2B market cap. - Technological upgrades like Zashi wallet's cross-chain swaps and Hyperliquid's $115M ZEC contracts boost Zcash's usability and liquidity. - Analysts like Will Owens frame Zcash as Bitcoin's "spiritual successor," emphasizing cypherpunk principles against institutionalized Bitcoin adoption. - Regulatory risks (EU's 2027 privacy coin ban) and skepticism about rally sustainabil
The dramatic 700% rise in Zcash's value has sparked discussions about a possible transformation within the crypto community, with
Recent technological progress has further fueled Zcash’s momentum. The Electric Coin Company has upgraded its Zashi wallet, now supporting cross-chain swaps and private transactions through Near’s Intents system, broadening its shielded pool, as highlighted by TradingView. At the same time, Hyperliquid’s addition of
Key voices in the digital asset sector have amplified this narrative. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has made striking forecasts, suggesting ZEC could hit $400—or even $10,000—describing its momentum as "unstoppable" in a
Nevertheless, obstacles remain. Privacy coins continue to face heavy regulatory pressure, with the European Union planning to prohibit them by mid-2027 under new anti-money laundering regulations, as outlined in a
The ongoing discussion about Zcash’s future centers on whether privacy will become a widespread priority. While Bitcoin’s $2 trillion market cap and institutional backing have cemented its status, Zcash supporters view it as a specialized leader in the changing crypto landscape. As Owens concludes, the recent surge has prompted the market to "revalue privacy," signaling a cultural change that may reshape the function of digital cash in an age of increasing surveillance.
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