Zcash (ZEC) continues its upward momentum, beating most major crypto assets in the top 100 projects by market cap. According to CoinGecko data, ZEC’s price has surged by more than 100% in the last month, with double digit gains across other time frames. The asset has rallied 13.7% in the last 24 hours, 27.2% in the last week, 23.5% in the 14-day charts, and a whopping 1481.7% since May 2025. Let’s discuss what’s behind Zcash’s (ZEC) price rally, and if the upswing can continue.
What’s Behind Zcash’s (ZEC) Price Rally?
Zcash’s (ZEC) latest price rally comes after the SEC dropped its investigation into the project. Zcash’s Q1 2026 report states the development as a “significant regulatory win.” The investigation was launched in August 2023, and aimed to see if the issuance, governance, or sale of the Zcash token violated federal securities laws. However, latest developments show that the SEC has concluded its probe without any enforcement action or penalties.
The Q1 report also notes that Zcash holds $36.7 million in liquid assets. These include around 85,412 ZEC, 41.8 BTC, more than 506,000 USDC.
Zcash (ZEC) had some internal conflict earlier this year. The project’s core development team, the Electric Coin Company, quit en masse, leading to quite a stir. However, the project seems to have navigated the storm with ease.
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Despite the recent price rally, Zcash (ZEC) is still down by nearly 80% from its all-time high of $3,191.93. The bullish factors may help ZEC sustain its rally, but market forces could lead to challenges. Interest rates are expected to remain high, or may see a hike. Higher rates could lead to a price correction for Zcash (ZEC). Moreover, investors could book profits and move their funds to safer assets.
