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$ZEC Today's Analysis 📉 Current Price: ~$405 (Down ~15% today) The Crisis: The core development team (ECC) resigned abruptly today following a governance dispute, triggering a major sell-off. Support: $388 – $400 (Crucial psychological floor; a break here could lead to $350). Resistance: $485 – $500 (Previous support turned heavy overhead supply). Trend: Highly Bearish/Volatile. Whales are reportedly increasing short positions as the project faces a "leadership vacuum." Staying updated on the fallout? Smash Like & Follow for the next move! ⚡ #zec #Web3 #Crypto2026Trends #MarketAnalysis #Binance {spot}(ZECUSDT)
$ZEC Today's Analysis 📉
Current Price: ~$405 (Down ~15% today)
The Crisis: The core development team (ECC) resigned abruptly today following a governance dispute, triggering a major sell-off.
Support: $388 – $400 (Crucial psychological floor; a break here could lead to $350).
Resistance: $485 – $500 (Previous support turned heavy overhead supply).
Trend: Highly Bearish/Volatile. Whales are reportedly increasing short positions as the project faces a "leadership vacuum."
Staying updated on the fallout? Smash Like & Follow for the next move! ⚡
#zec #Web3 #Crypto2026Trends #MarketAnalysis #Binance
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#zec Short-term break below 480, many people will likely try to catch the bottom and rebound here, including recent large-scale funds entering the market to go long on ZEC, with millions of dollars in buy orders at 470-480, attempting to catch the bottom. After all, the price has repeatedly dropped to around 500 before being quickly pulled back, creating repeated oscillations, which have formed a market-wide habit of believing that buying below 500 always leads to profit. This repeated oscillation is a strategy used by major players to cultivate the expectation that buying the dip always makes money, setting the stage for a later concentrated harvest. From a structural perspective, the current situation appears to be nearing the end of a B-wave rebound, with price oscillating near key support levels, aiming to convince more people that 480 is a solid support level. Once market sentiment for buying the dip is fully activated, the major players only need one large-volume bearish candle to trap all these bottom-fishing investors in the 480 area. Currently, the technical pattern only needs one decisive large bearish candle to confirm the end of the B-wave rebound and the start of the C-wave decline. Keep a close eye on whether the major players will suddenly target the 470-480 bottom-fishing funds in the coming weeks.
#zec Short-term break below 480, many people will likely try to catch the bottom and rebound here, including recent large-scale funds entering the market to go long on ZEC, with millions of dollars in buy orders at 470-480, attempting to catch the bottom. After all, the price has repeatedly dropped to around 500 before being quickly pulled back, creating repeated oscillations, which have formed a market-wide habit of believing that buying below 500 always leads to profit. This repeated oscillation is a strategy used by major players to cultivate the expectation that buying the dip always makes money, setting the stage for a later concentrated harvest.

From a structural perspective, the current situation appears to be nearing the end of a B-wave rebound, with price oscillating near key support levels, aiming to convince more people that 480 is a solid support level. Once market sentiment for buying the dip is fully activated, the major players only need one large-volume bearish candle to trap all these bottom-fishing investors in the 480 area. Currently, the technical pattern only needs one decisive large bearish candle to confirm the end of the B-wave rebound and the start of the C-wave decline. Keep a close eye on whether the major players will suddenly target the 470-480 bottom-fishing funds in the coming weeks.
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#zec Seven years of practical experience, sharing solid insights. The current judgment for zec on a and b has been completed, and the c wave decline is the most intense and severe one. Will it continue to fall? From the market perspective, it still needs five sub-waves within the c wave. The c wave may ultimately fall to around 180, or even further. Currently at 380, it's the support level for a rebound in c1. Wait for the c2 rebound—the last chance for bulls to exit. This is also where we increase short positions with rolling orders. The approximate time frame is around 7 days.
#zec Seven years of practical experience, sharing solid insights. The current judgment for zec on a and b has been completed, and the c wave decline is the most intense and severe one. Will it continue to fall? From the market perspective, it still needs five sub-waves within the c wave. The c wave may ultimately fall to around 180, or even further. Currently at 380, it's the support level for a rebound in c1. Wait for the c2 rebound—the last chance for bulls to exit. This is also where we increase short positions with rolling orders. The approximate time frame is around 7 days.
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ZEC/USDT (15min) Technical Analysis #zcash #zec #ZECUSDT $ZEC ZEC shows strong corrective movement after reaching the 491–483 zone, with a sharp decline down to the support at 381, where buying pressure emerged. The current price (~397) indicates a technical pullback, still within a short-term downtrend context. Moving averages confirm selling pressure: • MA(7) below MA(25), and both well below the descending MA(99). • This maintains a negative bias as long as the price does not recover the MA(25) zone (~435). Volume increased during the decline, suggesting distribution/stop hunt, and has now decreased during the rebound, which characterizes a technical correction, not a confirmed reversal. RSI is in oversold territory (RSI 6/12/24 below 30–35) and is beginning to turn upward, indicating seller relief and the possibility of further rebound in the very short term. Key levels: • Support: 381 (primary), followed by 375. • Resistance: 420–425 (first), 443, and 483 (strong zone). Scenarios: • Short-term rally: holding above 381 could lead to a test of 420–435. • Continuation of downtrend: breaking below 381 opens space for another downward leg. Summary: asset in pullback after a strong drop, RSI showing relief, but the main intraday trend remains bearish. {spot}(ZECUSDT)
ZEC/USDT (15min) Technical Analysis

#zcash #zec #ZECUSDT $ZEC

ZEC shows strong corrective movement after reaching the 491–483 zone, with a sharp decline down to the support at 381, where buying pressure emerged. The current price (~397) indicates a technical pullback, still within a short-term downtrend context.

Moving averages confirm selling pressure:
• MA(7) below MA(25), and both well below the descending MA(99).
• This maintains a negative bias as long as the price does not recover the MA(25) zone (~435).

Volume increased during the decline, suggesting distribution/stop hunt, and has now decreased during the rebound, which characterizes a technical correction, not a confirmed reversal.

RSI is in oversold territory (RSI 6/12/24 below 30–35) and is beginning to turn upward, indicating seller relief and the possibility of further rebound in the very short term.

Key levels:
• Support: 381 (primary), followed by 375.
• Resistance: 420–425 (first), 443, and 483 (strong zone).

Scenarios:
• Short-term rally: holding above 381 could lead to a test of 420–435.
• Continuation of downtrend: breaking below 381 opens space for another downward leg.

Summary: asset in pullback after a strong drop, RSI showing relief, but the main intraday trend remains bearish.
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The reason for the sudden drop in ZEC has been found! Zcash just crashed hard! The entire core development team at ECC has collectively resigned. Former CEO Josh Swihart blamed the Bootstrap board for 'malicious governance' on X, saying the work environment became unbearable, forcing him to 'constructively resign' and leave. Now the team is forming a new company to continue developing privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The protocol itself is fine and still running stably, but this governance conflict has driven ZEC from over $500 down to around $380–390, a 20%+ drop in 24 hours, with trading volume spiking 200%, and long positions liquidated for $19 million—truly惨不忍睹. Was it manipulated by whales? Old K doesn't think so. This is a real official blowout, not rumors or FUD—former CEO posted directly, and Zooko (Zcash's founder) also publicly supported the board, citing cybersecurity concerns. After searching X, no on-chain signs of whales dumping ahead of time were found. The selling pressure came uniformly after the news broke, clearly driven by panic and emotions. Technically, RSI has dropped into oversold territory at 15, showing signs of potential rebound, but there's no indication of a premeditated large-scale accumulation followed by a pump-and-dump scheme. Historically, ZEC has seen pump-and-dump events before, but this time it's purely negative. Liquidity remains decent, and no single whale can easily control the market. Of course, there are always whales looking to pick up bargains in chaos, but so far, this appears to be a natural market reaction—governance collapse, loss of confidence, who would dare to buy the knife? What's next? Short-term (a few days to a week): Bearish momentum remains strong—continued downward pressure is likely, with a 40–50% chance of another drop of over 10%, potentially testing support at $300–$380. If $402 holds, a short squeeze rebound to $430–$450 might occur. Medium to long-term: If the foundation and new team quickly release a clear plan, Zcash's privacy advantages remain strong (especially in a regulatory environment where privacy is truly valuable), and this could become an opportunity to 'start fresh'—like BTC’s past recovery, potentially rebounding later. Conversely, if 20–30% of developers leave, the roadmap stalls, and competition from privacy coins intensifies (Monero is watching closely), the price may continue grinding sideways in a $230–$450 range. Overall, if the broader crypto market rallies and BTC takes off, ZEC could also get a breathing space. For those looking to dip in, wait for community updates and on-chain data—don’t rush to go all-in. In crypto, never all-in on emotions, brother. #zec
The reason for the sudden drop in ZEC has been found! Zcash just crashed hard! The entire core development team at ECC has collectively resigned. Former CEO Josh Swihart blamed the Bootstrap board for 'malicious governance' on X, saying the work environment became unbearable, forcing him to 'constructively resign' and leave. Now the team is forming a new company to continue developing privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The protocol itself is fine and still running stably, but this governance conflict has driven ZEC from over $500 down to around $380–390, a 20%+ drop in 24 hours, with trading volume spiking 200%, and long positions liquidated for $19 million—truly惨不忍睹. Was it manipulated by whales? Old K doesn't think so. This is a real official blowout, not rumors or FUD—former CEO posted directly, and Zooko (Zcash's founder) also publicly supported the board, citing cybersecurity concerns.

After searching X, no on-chain signs of whales dumping ahead of time were found. The selling pressure came uniformly after the news broke, clearly driven by panic and emotions.

Technically, RSI has dropped into oversold territory at 15, showing signs of potential rebound, but there's no indication of a premeditated large-scale accumulation followed by a pump-and-dump scheme.

Historically, ZEC has seen pump-and-dump events before, but this time it's purely negative. Liquidity remains decent, and no single whale can easily control the market.

Of course, there are always whales looking to pick up bargains in chaos, but so far, this appears to be a natural market reaction—governance collapse, loss of confidence, who would dare to buy the knife?

What's next?

Short-term (a few days to a week): Bearish momentum remains strong—continued downward pressure is likely, with a 40–50% chance of another drop of over 10%, potentially testing support at $300–$380. If $402 holds, a short squeeze rebound to $430–$450 might occur.

Medium to long-term: If the foundation and new team quickly release a clear plan, Zcash's privacy advantages remain strong (especially in a regulatory environment where privacy is truly valuable), and this could become an opportunity to 'start fresh'—like BTC’s past recovery, potentially rebounding later. Conversely, if 20–30% of developers leave, the roadmap stalls, and competition from privacy coins intensifies (Monero is watching closely), the price may continue grinding sideways in a $230–$450 range. Overall, if the broader crypto market rallies and BTC takes off, ZEC could also get a breathing space.

For those looking to dip in, wait for community updates and on-chain data—don’t rush to go all-in. In crypto, never all-in on emotions, brother. #zec
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【Are these whales buying ZEC for a real breakout or just a feint?】 Just saw: Bitcoin Whales Are Buying ZEC as Privacy Coins Re-Enter the Institutional Conversation — wow, this news is quite explosive! To be honest, I'm getting tempted. ZEC has been consolidating recently, currently at $441.080000, with RSI at 26.1, clearly oversold. But this whale buying activity is making things interesting. First, after this news broke, ZEC's price action has indeed become more nuanced. The support level is at $427.850000, resistance at $454.310000, and the breakout point is $449.900000. From a technical perspective, ZEC is at a critical juncture. If it can hold above $449.900000, a potential rally might be on the way. However, I'm also concerned it could be a fake breakout — after all, the market loves playing psychological games. My trading plan is as follows: I'll keep a light position, around 20% of my capital. If ZEC breaks above $449.900000 convincingly and volume supports it, I'll increase to 40%. I'll set a stop-loss at $427.850000 — if that level is breached, I'll exit immediately. My target is temporarily set at $454.310000, and I'll reassess from there. Brothers, what do you think of this analysis? See you in the comments! 📊 Key Levels: • Support: $427.850000 • Resistance: $454.310000 • Breakout: $449.900000 $ZEC #zec {spot}(ZECUSDT) {future}(ZECUSDT)
【Are these whales buying ZEC for a real breakout or just a feint?】

Just saw: Bitcoin Whales Are Buying ZEC as Privacy Coins Re-Enter the Institutional Conversation — wow, this news is quite explosive! To be honest, I'm getting tempted. ZEC has been consolidating recently, currently at $441.080000, with RSI at 26.1, clearly oversold. But this whale buying activity is making things interesting.

First, after this news broke, ZEC's price action has indeed become more nuanced. The support level is at $427.850000, resistance at $454.310000, and the breakout point is $449.900000. From a technical perspective, ZEC is at a critical juncture. If it can hold above $449.900000, a potential rally might be on the way. However, I'm also concerned it could be a fake breakout — after all, the market loves playing psychological games.

My trading plan is as follows: I'll keep a light position, around 20% of my capital. If ZEC breaks above $449.900000 convincingly and volume supports it, I'll increase to 40%. I'll set a stop-loss at $427.850000 — if that level is breached, I'll exit immediately. My target is temporarily set at $454.310000, and I'll reassess from there.

Brothers, what do you think of this analysis? See you in the comments!
📊 Key Levels:
• Support: $427.850000
• Resistance: $454.310000
• Breakout: $449.900000
$ZEC #zec
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Determined bearish first day All altcoins are garbage In a bear market, just find the coin that's about to pump and short it Today we're going after ZEC, this coin needs to be repeatedly targeted Buy a little first, then ride the pump and go all in Target 150☺️ #zec
Determined bearish first day
All altcoins are garbage
In a bear market, just find the coin that's about to pump and short it
Today we're going after ZEC, this coin needs to be repeatedly targeted
Buy a little first, then ride the pump and go all in
Target 150☺️
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📱$ZEC Mining accident! 7.13% crash warning ⚠️, the crypto world is in despair! "|01/08 TradeyAI Morning Market Analysis Good morning everyone! The ZEC market movement is like a runaway mine cart, directly speeding down the mountain, giving us a 'wake-up call' this morning. Its 24-hour price change reached -7.13%, leaving many miners feeling as if they've plunged into a deep abyss. 📉 Current ZEC price: $467.95, 24-hour high: $507.32, low: $464.41. Don't be fooled by ZEC's current 'heartbreaking' appearance—actually, it's like a butterfly trying to break free from its cocoon, possibly turning the tables on you without warning. 📍 One-sentence summary: Bearish, just like a mine cart with failed brakes. 📊 Trend Analysis: • 15-minute: Downward, like a mine cart falling off a cliff • 1-hour: Downward, as fast as a slide • 4-hour: Downward, as thrilling as skiing • Daily: Downward, unstoppable like a rolling stone 📍 Support levels: $464.41 (safety belt of the mine cart), $457.73 (brake of the mine cart), $408.4 (buffer zone of the mine cart) 📍 Resistance levels: $470 (slope of the mine cart), $482.1 (tunnel of the mine cart), $492.33 (finish line of the mine cart) 💥 Contract sentiment: Everyone is clutching their hearts at ZEC's 'crash' spectacle, yet still hoping for its 'comeback'. 🎯 Trading suggestion: Short entry: $469.77, take profit: $441.07, stop loss: $494.73, position size: 10% Lastly, what do you think ZEC's market trend will be today? Share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to like and share!#zec #ZECUSDT #TradeyAI @TradeyAI
📱$ZEC Mining accident! 7.13% crash warning ⚠️, the crypto world is in despair! "|01/08 TradeyAI Morning Market Analysis
Good morning everyone! The ZEC market movement is like a runaway mine cart, directly speeding down the mountain, giving us a 'wake-up call' this morning. Its 24-hour price change reached -7.13%, leaving many miners feeling as if they've plunged into a deep abyss.
📉 Current ZEC price: $467.95, 24-hour high: $507.32, low: $464.41.
Don't be fooled by ZEC's current 'heartbreaking' appearance—actually, it's like a butterfly trying to break free from its cocoon, possibly turning the tables on you without warning.
📍 One-sentence summary: Bearish, just like a mine cart with failed brakes.
📊 Trend Analysis:
• 15-minute: Downward, like a mine cart falling off a cliff
• 1-hour: Downward, as fast as a slide
• 4-hour: Downward, as thrilling as skiing
• Daily: Downward, unstoppable like a rolling stone
📍 Support levels: $464.41 (safety belt of the mine cart), $457.73 (brake of the mine cart), $408.4 (buffer zone of the mine cart)
📍 Resistance levels: $470 (slope of the mine cart), $482.1 (tunnel of the mine cart), $492.33 (finish line of the mine cart)
💥 Contract sentiment: Everyone is clutching their hearts at ZEC's 'crash' spectacle, yet still hoping for its 'comeback'.
🎯 Trading suggestion: Short entry: $469.77, take profit: $441.07, stop loss: $494.73, position size: 10%
Lastly, what do you think ZEC's market trend will be today? Share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to like and share!#zec #ZECUSDT #TradeyAI @TradeyAI
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Short $ZEC Now The entire core development team behind Zcash has officially resigned. According to available information, the decision stems from changes in working conditions that no longer align with Zcash’s original mission, particularly around its core values of privacy, independence, and long-term protocol integrity. #zec #WriteToEarnUpgrade #CPIWatch
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The entire core development team behind Zcash has officially resigned.

According to available information, the decision stems from changes in working conditions that no longer align with Zcash’s original mission, particularly around its core values of privacy, independence, and long-term protocol integrity.
#zec #WriteToEarnUpgrade #CPIWatch
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zecMass resignation of the core development team for Zcash at Electric Coin Company due to sharp disagreements over governance with the overseeing body Bootstrap. ⚡️The team confirmed that the network is operating normally without any technical or security issues, and announced its intention to establish a new entity to continue developing privacy technologies. ⚡️The market reacted negatively to the news, as the price of ZEC dropped sharply amid concerns regarding the future of governance and the roadmap.

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Mass resignation of the core development team for Zcash at Electric Coin Company due to sharp disagreements over governance with the overseeing body Bootstrap.

⚡️The team confirmed that the network is operating normally without any technical or security issues, and announced its intention to establish a new entity to continue developing privacy technologies.

⚡️The market reacted negatively to the news, as the price of ZEC dropped sharply amid concerns regarding the future of governance and the roadmap.
ZEC/USDT Signal (Short & Clear) ZEC trades at 406.33 (-15.8%), near the daily low (378–530). Price is below EMA 7/25/99, confirming a strong bearish trend. RSI ~33 is near oversold but not extreme, so downside risk still exists. ⚠️ Drop happened on very low volume, meaning weak buyers and unstable price action. Support: 378–380 (critical) Resistance: 439–443 Signal: WAIT / NO TRADE Bullish only if 378 holds + break above 439 with volume. Bearish if 378 breaks with volume. Risk is very high. #zec $ZEC
ZEC/USDT Signal (Short & Clear)

ZEC trades at 406.33 (-15.8%), near the daily low (378–530). Price is below EMA 7/25/99, confirming a strong bearish trend. RSI ~33 is near oversold but not extreme, so downside risk still exists.
⚠️ Drop happened on very low volume, meaning weak buyers and unstable price action.

Support: 378–380 (critical)
Resistance: 439–443

Signal: WAIT / NO TRADE
Bullish only if 378 holds + break above 439 with volume.
Bearish if 378 breaks with volume.
Risk is very high.
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🚨 $ZEC strong downtrend right now, and it's picking up speed. Price context: It's tanked 22% from the 24h high of 491, barely hanging 1.18% above the low at 397. We're seeing lower highs, lower lows, and volume building on the downs – total distribution vibe. Smashing through that 429 lower Bollinger Band? Yeah, that's momentum saying "more to come," not a bottom. Volume check: Those recent candles are telling – volume jumps on the drops, which screams sellers are in control. Bounces? Meh, low volume means buyers aren't really stepping up. Capital flows: Outflows everywhere, steady as she goes (24h contracts at -180M USDT, spot at -47M). Same story from 5m charts all the way to 7D – money's just fleeing, no real pushback. Entries shorts $ZEC : Grab a short on any pop back to 415-420 USDT (that's old support now resistance). Or go aggressive under 405 if you're feeling it, but keep stops tight. Stop loss: 3% over your entry (around 425-432 USDT, watch that 4H resistance bunch) Targets $ZEC : First at 380.40 USDT (support), If it keeps rolling, push to 339.78 USDT (next support) but wait for confirmation on the move. {future}(ZECUSDT) Heads up: This is for folks okay with risk since momentum's fierce. RSI's oversold, so watch for quick snaps up #zec #ZECUSDT #zcash
🚨 $ZEC strong downtrend right now, and it's picking up speed.

Price context: It's tanked 22% from the 24h high of 491, barely hanging 1.18% above the low at 397. We're seeing lower highs, lower lows, and volume building on the downs – total distribution vibe. Smashing through that 429 lower Bollinger Band? Yeah, that's momentum saying "more to come," not a bottom.

Volume check: Those recent candles are telling – volume jumps on the drops, which screams sellers are in control. Bounces? Meh, low volume means buyers aren't really stepping up.

Capital flows: Outflows everywhere, steady as she goes (24h contracts at -180M USDT, spot at -47M). Same story from 5m charts all the way to 7D – money's just fleeing, no real pushback.

Entries shorts $ZEC : Grab a short on any pop back to 415-420 USDT (that's old support now resistance). Or go aggressive under 405 if you're feeling it, but keep stops tight.

Stop loss: 3% over your entry (around 425-432 USDT, watch that 4H resistance bunch)

Targets $ZEC : First at 380.40 USDT (support), If it keeps rolling, push to 339.78 USDT (next support) but wait for confirmation on the move.
Heads up: This is for folks okay with risk since momentum's fierce. RSI's oversold, so watch for quick snaps up #zec #ZECUSDT #zcash
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🚨 Zcash (ZEC) experienced a major governance shock in January 2026. The entire development team from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) — the main group responsible for building and maintaining the Zcash protocol — resigned after a serious conflict with the Bootstrap Foundation, which oversees the project’s non-profit governance structure This internal dispute quickly shook market confidence 😬, triggering a sharp sell-off that pushed ZEC down by more than 10% in just 24 hours 🔍 What actually happened? Since the early days of Zcash, ECC had been the backbone of its core development. However, disagreements with the Bootstrap Foundation over governance decisions and the long-term direction of the protocol eventually reached a breaking point. As a result, the entire ECC development team stepped down simultaneously, raising major concerns about who will lead Zcash’s technical development moving forward 🧑‍💻⚠️. The market interpreted this as a potential “leadership vacuum”, even though Zcash still has other contributors and a separate foundation active within the ecosystem. 📉 Market reaction and price impact Following the announcement, ZEC fell over 10% in a single day, with headlines highlighting governance risks and uncertainty around the project’s continuity. This decline came shortly after a very strong performance in 2025, when ZEC surged more than 800% 🚀, driven by wallet upgrades, increased interest in privacy, and the growing narrative around zero-knowledge (ZK) technology Despite the shock, some analysts argue that ZEC may still be in a medium-term consolidation phase, noting that prices had previously ranged around the $500–$550 zone before the news 🕵️‍♂️ The bigger picture: privacy under pressure Zcash was already facing challenges as a privacy-focused coin. In 2024, the market saw a record number of privacy token delistings — including ZEC — across centralized exchanges due to rising regulatory pressure 🏛️ Still, the outlook isn’t entirely negative. #zec #zcash $ZEC {spot}(ZECUSDT)
🚨 Zcash (ZEC) experienced a major governance shock in January 2026. The entire development team from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) — the main group responsible for building and maintaining the Zcash protocol — resigned after a serious conflict with the Bootstrap Foundation, which oversees the project’s non-profit governance structure

This internal dispute quickly shook market confidence 😬, triggering a sharp sell-off that pushed ZEC down by more than 10% in just 24 hours

🔍 What actually happened?

Since the early days of Zcash, ECC had been the backbone of its core development. However, disagreements with the Bootstrap Foundation over governance decisions and the long-term direction of the protocol eventually reached a breaking point.

As a result, the entire ECC development team stepped down simultaneously, raising major concerns about who will lead Zcash’s technical development moving forward 🧑‍💻⚠️.

The market interpreted this as a potential “leadership vacuum”, even though Zcash still has other contributors and a separate foundation active within the ecosystem.

📉 Market reaction and price impact

Following the announcement, ZEC fell over 10% in a single day, with headlines highlighting governance risks and uncertainty around the project’s continuity.

This decline came shortly after a very strong performance in 2025, when ZEC surged more than 800% 🚀, driven by wallet upgrades, increased interest in privacy, and the growing narrative around zero-knowledge (ZK) technology

Despite the shock, some analysts argue that ZEC may still be in a medium-term consolidation phase, noting that prices had previously ranged around the $500–$550 zone before the news

🕵️‍♂️ The bigger picture: privacy under pressure

Zcash was already facing challenges as a privacy-focused coin. In 2024, the market saw a record number of privacy token delistings — including ZEC — across centralized exchanges due to rising regulatory pressure 🏛️

Still, the outlook isn’t entirely negative. #zec #zcash

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【Record Transaction】ZEC short position losing money, what to say, still bearish in the long term. Can I make some pocket money? $ZEC #zec
【Record Transaction】ZEC short position losing money, what to say, still bearish in the long term.
Can I make some pocket money?
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$ZEC — medium-term weakness confirmed Price: $427 (-13.3%). $ZEC officially lost 4H MA200, which was the basis of the range — sellers control the market. 🔍 Key points now: • Price near 4H MA99 (~424) — potential reaction zone • RSI extremely oversold (RSI6 ≈ 6, RSI12 ≈ 17) → possible technical bounce • SAR above the price (498) → bearish pressure persists 📉 Scenarios: 🔽 Break of MA99 → drop to 410 → 385 🔼 Strong reaction → short bounce to 460 → 485 (only a relief bounce until MA200 is regained) Zone of expectation and reaction. Longs are risky without clear confirmation of a reversal. #zec #zcash #crypto #TechnicalAnalysis {spot}(ZECUSDT)
$ZEC — medium-term weakness confirmed

Price: $427 (-13.3%).
$ZEC officially lost 4H MA200, which was the basis of the range — sellers control the market.

🔍 Key points now:
• Price near 4H MA99 (~424) — potential reaction zone
• RSI extremely oversold (RSI6 ≈ 6, RSI12 ≈ 17) → possible technical bounce
• SAR above the price (498) → bearish pressure persists

📉 Scenarios:
🔽 Break of MA99 → drop to 410 → 385
🔼 Strong reaction → short bounce to 460 → 485
(only a relief bounce until MA200 is regained)

Zone of expectation and reaction. Longs are risky without clear confirmation of a reversal.

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🔥 ZEC is soaring towards the peak 620 at rocket speed 💸🚀 {spot}(ZECUSDT) $ZEC maintains the upward momentum with strong buyer control above vital support levels $ZEC Price stability above key demand areas indicates the possibility of continued upward movement towards higher levels Volume and momentum indicators support the continuation of the bullish trend 🎯 Buying plan 💸 $ZEC Entry area 500 – 505 First target 515 Second target 570 Third target 620 Stop loss 495 Breaking through the first target may lead to accelerated upward movement towards the third target The overall trend remains bullish with strong support from buyers Risk management is advised, and profits should be gradually taken #zec #ZECUSDT #TradingSignals #TradingCommunity #ZEC.每日智能策略 $ZEC DYOR @a7mednasr1 📌 Reminder: Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile—invest responsibly
🔥 ZEC is soaring towards the peak 620 at rocket speed 💸🚀

$ZEC maintains the upward momentum with strong buyer control above vital support levels $ZEC
Price stability above key demand areas indicates the possibility of continued upward movement towards higher levels
Volume and momentum indicators support the continuation of the bullish trend

🎯 Buying plan 💸 $ZEC
Entry area
500 – 505

First target
515

Second target
570

Third target
620

Stop loss
495

Breaking through the first target may lead to accelerated upward movement towards the third target
The overall trend remains bullish with strong support from buyers
Risk management is advised, and profits should be gradually taken

#zec
#ZECUSDT
#TradingSignals
#TradingCommunity
#ZEC.每日智能策略
$ZEC

DYOR
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📌 Reminder: Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile—invest responsibly
[$ZEC Update | TradeyAI Daily Market Brief, January 07, 2026 (EST)] ZEC Update 🧵 ZEC is chopping around $487.56, sitting right at a key decision zone. Bias: BEARISH 📉 Daily MACD just turned slightly negative (histogram -1) — early momentum, not a breakout yet. Key levels: •Support: $487.14 •Resistance: $490.00 15m RSI at 40.8 → neutral, room to move higher. Trade idea: Sell the rip •Entry: $489.51 •SL: $501.90 •TP1: $473.22 •TP2: $468.49 ⚠️ SuperTrend confirms SHORT signal. Signal confirmed, execute with discipline. Trade smart. 📊🚀#zec #ZECUSDT #TradeyAI @TradeyAI
[$ZEC Update | TradeyAI Daily Market Brief, January 07, 2026 (EST)]
ZEC Update 🧵
ZEC is chopping around $487.56, sitting right at a key decision zone.
Bias: BEARISH 📉
Daily MACD just turned slightly negative (histogram -1) — early momentum, not a breakout yet.
Key levels:
•Support: $487.14
•Resistance: $490.00
15m RSI at 40.8 → neutral, room to move higher.
Trade idea: Sell the rip
•Entry: $489.51
•SL: $501.90
•TP1: $473.22
•TP2: $468.49
⚠️ SuperTrend confirms SHORT signal.
Signal confirmed, execute with discipline.
Trade smart. 📊🚀#zec #ZECUSDT #TradeyAI @TradeyAI
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💥💥💥 Zcash at Breakout Point 💥💥💥 #zec #ZECUSDT #Zcash $ZEC {spot}(ZECUSDT) The crypto ecosystem woke up on alert after the collective resignation of developers associated with Zcash, one of the most iconic projects when it comes to financial privacy. The incident involves no technical failure or external attack, but something far more sensitive: governance. The team's departure follows deep disagreements over strategic decisions, technical autonomy, and institutional control of the project. In short, the developers claim that internal changes have compromised Zcash's original mission: building truly private digital money, censorship-resistant and aligned with the cypherpunk values that gave birth to the protocol. The most intriguing aspect is that this was not just a simple departure. There are clear signs that the group intends to form a new company, possibly taking with them critical know-how accumulated over many years. In open-source projects, the code is public, but human capital is not—and that makes all the difference. From a market perspective, the immediate impact is psychological. Zcash remains operational, but uncertainty about technical leadership and future direction increases the risk premium. Investors now question who sets the roadmap, who maintains the protocol's competitiveness, and who ensures continuous innovation. On a deeper level, the Zcash case exposes an uncomfortable truth in the crypto sector: technical decentralization does not guarantee power decentralization. Poorly resolved governance erodes trust, fragments communities, and creates space for splits. Paradoxically, such crises also drive evolution. If the new initiative succeeds, the market may witness the birth of a leaner, more aligned, and visionary approach to digital privacy. In the crypto world, breakups are not the end—often, they are the beginning.
💥💥💥 Zcash at Breakout Point 💥💥💥

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The crypto ecosystem woke up on alert after the collective resignation of developers associated with Zcash, one of the most iconic projects when it comes to financial privacy. The incident involves no technical failure or external attack, but something far more sensitive: governance.

The team's departure follows deep disagreements over strategic decisions, technical autonomy, and institutional control of the project. In short, the developers claim that internal changes have compromised Zcash's original mission: building truly private digital money, censorship-resistant and aligned with the cypherpunk values that gave birth to the protocol.

The most intriguing aspect is that this was not just a simple departure. There are clear signs that the group intends to form a new company, possibly taking with them critical know-how accumulated over many years. In open-source projects, the code is public, but human capital is not—and that makes all the difference.

From a market perspective, the immediate impact is psychological. Zcash remains operational, but uncertainty about technical leadership and future direction increases the risk premium. Investors now question who sets the roadmap, who maintains the protocol's competitiveness, and who ensures continuous innovation.
On a deeper level, the Zcash case exposes an uncomfortable truth in the crypto sector: technical decentralization does not guarantee power decentralization. Poorly resolved governance erodes trust, fragments communities, and creates space for splits.

Paradoxically, such crises also drive evolution. If the new initiative succeeds, the market may witness the birth of a leaner, more aligned, and visionary approach to digital privacy. In the crypto world, breakups are not the end—often, they are the beginning.
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Normal, substituições são necessárias. Zec já está valorizando novamente, só caiu por causa da correção do BTC. Zec é Lua 🌙
$ZEC {spot}(ZECUSDT) I've warned you guys about this correction of ZEC when majority of influencers were calling a rally of ZEC at the top. Now it has come to an important zone from where I'm expecting a big rally to the upside. You can risk some money here. Looks like, privacy trend is incoming. Full target of this pattern is $700 However, daily closing below $340 will be the invalidation of this pattern. #zec
$ZEC
I've warned you guys about this correction of ZEC when majority of influencers were calling a rally of ZEC at the top. Now it has come to an important zone from where I'm expecting a big rally to the upside.

You can risk some money here. Looks like, privacy trend is incoming. Full target of this pattern is $700

However, daily closing below $340 will be the invalidation of this pattern.

#zec
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🚨 Zcash Crisis: Core Team Resigns! ​The "brains" behind Zcash have officially left the building. Here is the 1-minute breakdown: ​The Mass Exit: The entire core development team (ECC) has resigned due to a "malicious governance" dispute with the Bootstrap Foundation. ​The Founder's Stand: In a shocking twist, founder Zooko Wilcox is staying with the Foundation, splitting away from his original developers. ​A New Mission: The departing team is already founding a new company to build "unstoppable private money" independently. ​Market Crash: ZEC price dropped nearly 18% as investors price in the high risk of a project without its core builders. ​The soul of Zcash has moved. Is this the end of ZEC or the start of a new Fork? #zec
🚨 Zcash Crisis: Core Team Resigns!

​The "brains" behind Zcash have officially left the building. Here is the 1-minute breakdown:

​The Mass Exit: The entire core development team (ECC) has resigned due to a "malicious governance" dispute with the Bootstrap Foundation.

​The Founder's Stand: In a shocking twist, founder Zooko Wilcox is staying with the Foundation, splitting away from his original developers.

​A New Mission: The departing team is already founding a new company to build "unstoppable private money" independently.

​Market Crash: ZEC price dropped nearly 18% as investors price in the high risk of a project without its core builders.

​The soul of Zcash has moved. Is this the end of ZEC or the start of a new Fork?
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Did you know that the entire core team behind Zcash has just resigned?
​This is a massive shock to the crypto world. Zcash ($ZEC ), one of the most respected privacy coins, is currently facing its biggest internal crisis since it was created in 2016. Here is exactly what is going down and why it matters to every investor:

​1. The Mass Exit

​The entire core development team—the Electric Coin Company (ECC)—has officially walked out. This isn't just a few people; it’s the collective resignation of the engineers and leaders who actually build and maintain the Zcash protocol. When the "brains" of a project leave all at once, it creates a massive vacuum.

​2. Why did they quit? (The Conflict)

​According to ECC CEO Josh Swihart, they were essentially forced out. He has accused the Bootstrap Foundation (the organization that controls Zcash's funding) of implementing "malicious governance measures." In simple terms: the people writing the code felt that the people holding the money were blocking the project’s original vision and making it impossible to work.

​3. The Shocking Twist: Founder vs. Team

In a move that surprised everyone, Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox has publicly sided with the Bootstrap Foundation. This means the project’s creator is now standing against the very team that helped him build the technology for years. This internal split has left the community deeply divided.

​4. Market Impact & "Governance Risk"

​The market reaction was immediate. As soon as the news broke:

​Price Crash: ZEC’s price dropped by nearly 20%, falling into the $420 - $400 range.​Governance Risk: Investors are now worried about the future. Without a core team, who will fix bugs or provide security updates? This uncertainty is why we are seeing a major sell-off.

​5. What’s next for Zcash?

​Josh Swihart and his team are already starting a new, independent company focused on "Unstoppable Private Money." This leaves us with two possibilities:
​A Hard Fork: We might see a new version of Zcash launched by the original developers.​A Struggle for Survival: The original Zcash (ZEC) will have to find a brand-new team to manage its highly complex code, which is a massive challenge.

​My Final Take
​Zcash is at a "make or break" moment. While the blockchain is still running and your funds are technically safe, the "soul" of the project has moved. The talent has left the building, and the next few weeks will decide if ZEC survives or if a new "Fork" takes its place.

​What do you think? Is this the end of Zcash, or is a better version about to be born? Let me know your thoughts!
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