Best Trade Suggestion: Short-Term BUY (Scalp or Swing)

Rationale: Neutral RSI + bullish short-term forecasts outweigh the minor 24h dip. High volume and privacy tech hype (e.g., shielded transactions surge in 2025) support upward pressure. Screenshot's consolidation near MAs is a classic entry for a bounce to recent highs ($470+).

Entry: $457–$459 (current levels; use limit order near MA25 support at $457.22).

Target: $470 (24h high, ~2.8% gain) or $480 (next resistance, ~5% gain) for quick scalp; trail to $496 for swing (Dec 21 target).

Stop-Loss: $445 (24h low, ~2.7% risk)—tight to protect against breakdown.

Position Size: Risk 1–2% of portfolio (e.g., $500 risk on $25K account = ~1,100 ZEC position).

Timeframe: 1–7 days; monitor for BTC correlation (ZEC often amplifies BTC moves).

Risks: Broader market pullback (e.g., if BTC dips below $90K) or failed MA breakout could trigger stop. Altcoin rotation away from privacy coins.