Zcash Drops 21% From Recent High—Here’s Why the Rally May Not Be Over

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:31:03 UTCUpdated Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:31:03 UTCOriginal reporting: Decrypt

What happened

ZEC is 21% off its $1,698 peak after ETF outflows and a suspected North Korean heist routed money through its shielded pool.

Is the run over, or will traders buy the dip?

Key facts

ZEC is 21% off its $1,698 peak after ETF outflows and a suspected North Korean heist routed money through its shielded pool.
Reported by Decrypt and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:31:03 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

Sources

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