📊 Zcash ($ZEC) Market Update — June 5, 2026
While the broader crypto market is bleeding, Zcash is telling a different story this week — and it is worth understanding why.
A Critical Bug — Handled Fast
On June 3, 2026, Zcash developers patched a critical vulnerability in the Orchard privacy pool that could have allowed double-spending within the network's flagship privacy feature. An emergency Zebra upgrade was deployed, and no exploitation occurred. (Decrypt)
ZEC Defied the Market Selloff
ZEC rose more than 13% over a recent 24-hour period to approximately $618, even as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all fell — making it one of the few large tokens in the green during a broad market crash. (Benzinga)
Notable Institutional Interest
On June 3, a major trader reversed a $46M loss to go long on ZEC, aligning with Arthur Hayes' bullish call. Separately, Bankless co-founder David Hoffman exited his entire Ethereum position and allocated a portion to ZEC in a high-conviction portfolio shift. (Decrypt)
Privacy Ecosystem Growing
The number of shielded addresses on Zcash has risen to 5.11 million — up from 1.47 million in 2024. The shielded supply is now valued at over $2.7 billion, forming an increasingly significant part of the ecosystem. (CoinDesk)
Key Levels to Watch
ZEC bottomed at $185 in February 2026, surged to $688 in May, then pulled back toward $500 support. It remains above the 50-day and 100-day EMAs — a sign bulls retain structural control despite short-term volatility. (CoinDesk)
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