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Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market on Wednesday, rising to nearly $335 after geopolitical tensions eased. Following news of a ceasefire involving the United States, Israel and Iran, ZEC jumped from $276 to $310 before continuing a steady climb that ended with a 25% daily gain.
The initial rally in ZEC coincided with a broader risk-on shift across crypto markets. Bitcoin, which had dipped below $68,000 before the announcement, rebounded to trade above $72,000. Ethereum moved past $2,250, while Solana reclaimed the $85 level.
While the ceasefire provided the catalyst, several Zcash-specific developments supported the momentum. Dash’s integration of Zcash’s ZK-SNARKs technology reinforced the privacy narrative. In addition, Grayscale recently reaffirmed its support for the privacy project, highlighting Zcash’s optional privacy model, which allows users to choose between shielded and transparent transactions depending on their needs.
The rally lifted Zcash’s weekly gains to 33%, outpacing bitcoin and other high-cap altcoins, which averaged growth between 3% and 7%. Zcash’s market capitalization reached $5.58 billion, narrowing the gap with monero (XMR), which was valued at $6.2 billion at the time of writing.
Beyond the majors, several other tokens recorded notable increases, including HYPE (+6.8%), ADA (+6.4%), DOGE (+4.6%) and XRP (+4.5%).
Outside crypto, Asian and European equities also surged on Wednesday following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Analysts at QCP cautioned that the halt in hostilities may be temporary rather than a permanent resolution, arguing that market stability depends largely on the continued safe passage of shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
QCP also warned that caution is warranted given recent strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure, which underscore ongoing disruption risks. The macroeconomic backdrop remains mixed as the Federal Reserve weighs softening labor indicators against renewed energy-driven inflation, making the upcoming Consumer Price Index release a key test for market direction.
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