Zcash Dives 16%, Falling Harder Than Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-Off

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What happened

Zcash dropped to $1,115 Thursday, wiping out all price gains accumulated since Sept.

16 and driving $38 million in leveraged long liquidations.

Key facts

  • Zcash dropped to $1,115 Thursday, wiping out all price gains accumulated since Sept.
  • 16 and driving $38 million in leveraged long liquidations.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:12:10 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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