{"id":8214,"date":"2026-04-08T12:22:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=8214"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:22:36","slug":"zcash-surges-24-to-336-as-crypto-rally-gains-momentum-on-iran-truce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=8214","title":{"rendered":"Zcash surges 24% to $336 as crypto rally gains momentum on Iran truce"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  • Zcash surged above $336 after breaking key resistance as cryptocurrencies rose.<\/li>\n
  • The US-Iran ceasefire and fresh institutional interest have buoyed ZEC bulls.<\/li>\n
  • A potential short squeeze could catapult the ZEC price to above $500.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Zcash price has jumped 24% in the last 24 hours to $336, positioning ZEC as the top performer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as of writing.<\/p>\n

    This sharp rally, which follows US President Donald Trump\u2019s decision to abandon threats of military action against Iran in favour of a two-week ceasefire announcement, aligns with a pump across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n

    Zcash\u2019s gains see it test the highest levels since late January 2026, and it currently sits 18th among the largest coins by market capitalization.<\/p>\n

    ZEC pumps amid crypto uptick<\/h2>\n

    Zcash has pushed decisively beyond $300, delivering double-digit gains in 24 hours as its short-term outlook shifts bullish amid de-escalation in the US-Iran war.<\/p>\n

    The privacy-focused coin rose to intraday highs of $336, having cleared a major supply barrier as it tracked altcoins that echoed Bitcoin\u2019s climb past $72,000.<\/p>\n

    ZEC traded at lows of $250 on Tuesday, and today\u2019s uptick comes amid a 170% spike in daily volume.<\/p>\n

    Notably, geopolitical developments have added fuel to the upside spark of fresh institutional interest.<\/p>\n

    For instance, Foundry, operator of the world\u2019s leading Bitcoin mining pool, has revealed plans to enter Zcash mining.<\/p>\n

    Also notable is the Zcash Open Development Lab\u2019s unveiling of a $25 million ecosystem fund, with the initiative boasting the backing of global venture powerhouses like a16z crypto, Paradigm, and Coinbase Ventures.<\/p>\n

    Zcash price analysis<\/h2>\n

    Zcash was holding above $330 on April 8, 2026, up on the day, as the broader near-term sentiment hints at bullish bias.<\/p>\n

    The positive picture aligns with the token\u2019s powering through the convergence of its 100-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)<\/p>\n

    ZEC\u2019s rebound means bulls can now eye the February 14 peak as a support level.<\/p>\n

    A firm close beyond this previous resistance-turned-support mark could unlock further upside, potentially triggering a short squeeze toward $500. Buyers now dominate as shorts suffer.<\/p>\n

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    Zcash price chart by TradingView<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Leading into the breakout, Zcash had traced higher lows after a dip to a low of $193 on March 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

    Despite a long-term descending trendline, gains signal steady accumulation by investors. Momentum indicators back this recent outlook.<\/p>\n

    As well as the RSI, the Awesome Oscillator (AO) has flipped positive with expanding green bars.<\/p>\n

    That said, the steep vertical advance over the past two days hints at short-term overextension, particularly with the RSI in overbought territory.<\/p>\n

    In any case, such explosive moves typically invite minor retracements or sideways action.<\/p>\n

    Zcash price could thus revisit the $250-$230 region, before resuming higher.<\/p>\n

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