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Zcash (ZEC) has moved higher in the past 24 hours, extending its weekly gain to 65%, according to CoinMarketCap data. The rise has pushed Zcash past Cardano (ADA) by market capitalization, placing Zcash as the 11th largest cryptocurrency with a valuation of $9.824 billion, while Cardano is at $9.81 billion in the 12th spot.
ZEC’s advance follows a disclosure from Multicoin Capital, which said it had been building a “significant” position in Zcash since February. The firm pointed to Zcash’s shielded transactions, describing them as a potential security feature amid increased government efforts to audit and tax visible crypto holdings.
The difference between Zcash and Cardano’s market capitalizations is $0.01 billion. That narrow margin leaves room for either asset to trade places in the coming sessions, with market participants watching whether Cardano regains the 11th position or whether Zcash holds steady.

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