What top creators are saying about Zcash(ZEC)— Page 10

Identified as a potential long-term investment based on the 'privacy' narrative, which the speaker called the 'most underpriced narrative ever'.

The demand for Zcash's unique privacy utility, which requires owning the actual ZEC token, demonstrates a durable value proposition that derivatives cannot satisfy, reinforcing the broader thesis for holding spot assets.

The guest developer was 'reticent to recommend' Zcash due to long-term security concerns that its underlying 'elliptic curve cryptography' is vulnerable to quantum computers.

A bet on a more compliant, institution-friendly version of privacy that also offers a secondary narrative as a hedge against quantum computing risks. Seen as more acceptable for funds.

The host expresses extreme conviction that as AI surveillance becomes more common, the demand for privacy-preserving technologies will skyrocket, driving capital towards assets like Zcash.

Mentioned as the main competitor to Monero (XMR), which is currently outperforming it.

Mentioned as a specific example of an altcoin that is currently 'pretty cheap' due to the market dip, representing a potential buying opportunity.

Experienced a recent 'bid' (a surge in market interest and price) alongside Monero, tied to the recurring theme of demand for financial privacy.

Framed as a major, long-term contrarian investment theme alongside Monero, betting on the increasing need for digital privacy. Sophisticated investors are believed to be accumulating these assets.

Presented as the primary, long-term investment for the privacy narrative, with a 'compliant privacy' model that makes it suitable for institutional and mainstream adoption. The speaker considers it 'cheap' at a $6 billion valuation and has a high-conviction position.

Discussed with skepticism and described as a 'group mindset trade' that has seen similar pumps in the past which ultimately failed.

The passage of the Clarity Act is viewed as 'really good for Zcash,' positioning it as a potentially regulator-friendly privacy solution and creating a bullish thesis if the act is expected to pass.

The price was up 7% on bullish news that the SEC had concluded its investigation into the Zcash Foundation, removing a key regulatory risk and overhang for the asset.

Noted as being 'buzzy' with some institutional interest. The investment thesis is that the niche for true privacy becomes more valuable as the rest of crypto integrates with traditional finance.

Considered 'really good' and a bullish play if the Clarity Act passes, as it is viewed as a more compliant form of privacy that could be favored by regulators.

Part of the 'really heating up' privacy coin narrative. Had a 'crazy' move recently which sparked interest in the sector. Price can be influenced by a high concentration of whale holders.

Mentioned as a successful trade based on strong chart patterns and is part of the privacy sector which has shown recent strength.

Internal turmoil (dev team resignation) is a short-term negative, but the creation of a new for-profit company (CashZ) to build a 'killer wallet' is viewed as a potential long-term bullish catalyst that could drive adoption for the Zcash network.

A privacy coin that is showing signs of recovery as part of a broader strengthening trend in the privacy sector.

Strongly bullish, viewed as a key investment in the privacy coin theme. A recent price dip is considered a significant buying opportunity. The speaker executed a $20,000 long trade on 5x leverage for a multi-month hold.

Sentiment is 'Bearish to Neutral' as the price has been grinding down and failed to recover from a FUD-driven dip. The market is viewed as rotating capital and attention from ZEC to XMR.

Part of the 'privacy coin' narrative that is 'really heating up'. Its prior breakout helped kickstart the current trend, and the sector is viewed as a potentially strong performer.

Very bullish; a recent price drop due to a misunderstanding about its developers is seen as a buying opportunity. The speaker initiated a $20,000 leveraged long position as a longer-term hold.

Considered bearish due to 'governance disputes' making traders nervous and causing capital to rotate into alternative privacy coins like Monero. A potential rebranding is also viewed critically.

Presented as the preferred large-cap privacy coin for a short-term trade due to its significant correction, offering a better entry point. A trade is proposed with a take-profit target of $735-$740.

Despite being 'punished' by the market, the speaker has a bullish contrarian view, believing it is due for a 'massive catch up trade' to realign with Monero.

Believed to be undervalued due to recent negative news and is expected to have a 'massive catch up trade' to realign its value with Monero.

Bearish outlook with an expectation for the price to trade down to $303. Losing that support level is seen as extremely bearish.

Banned in the UAE along with Monero, highlighting major regulatory risk and government hostility that will likely prevent significant institutional investment.

Considered bearish for the midterm as its moving averages are crossed to the downside. It is not an exciting coin, though it is being watched for a potential short-term relief rally.

Very bearish outlook; believed to be in a 'complacency bounce' within a larger downtrend that typically precedes a major price drop.

A very bearish view is expressed, arguing it is not a true privacy coin and the departure of the core team will lead its value to eventually go to zero.

A contrarian spot trade in the $350 - $370 zone, viewing it as a bottoming pattern (bull flag). Stop loss is around $330.

Presented as a primary, more established option for the privacy narrative, but the recent resignation of original team members introduces a significant risk factor, creating a neutral outlook.

Price rebounded 11% to $433 as the CEO publicly confirmed commitment to the project. It has received public support from influential figures and is discussed as a potential long-term core holding.

Viewed as an interesting hedge against a future where Bitcoin's level of privacy is insufficient. Privacy is considered a 'super trend' that is becoming less risky.

The transition of the main development team (Electric Coin Company) to a for-profit structure is viewed as extremely bullish, enabling better access to capital and faster development. The recent 30%+ price crash is seen as a FUD-driven market overreaction, presenting a potential buying opportunity.

Watch for potential upside in ZEC following news of a new wallet.

Facing a severe governance and development crisis after the mass resignation of its entire core development team, which triggered a sharp price collapse and creates extreme uncertainty about its future.

Mentioned briefly as a potential 'big opportunity' because the market may have overreacted to some news, although no further specific analysis was provided.

The 20% price drop is viewed as a significant overreaction and a 'buy-the-dip opportunity' because the core developers have not abandoned the project but merely changed their corporate structure to work more efficiently, leaving the fundamentals intact.

Named the 'biggest surprise' of 2025, experiencing a resurgence driven by a renewed focus on privacy as a use case. Growth in its shielded address pool is cited as evidence of increasing adoption.

Identified as the worst-performing token due to the resignation of the entire core development team at ECC, which is a major red flag creating significant uncertainty about the project's future viability.

The entire Electric Coin Company (ECC) team, responsible for Zcash, has departed due to governance misalignment, creating uncertainty and potential future competition from the former team's new venture.

Used as an example of year-end market dynamics, illustrating how tax-related trading can create short-term volatility and opportunities around the end of the calendar year.

A brief but bullish comment noted that it has 'become very popular' and is 'doing very well all of a sudden,' signaling renewed market interest in privacy coins.

The 20% price drop is considered an overreaction to misleading headlines about the development team's departure, presenting a 'buy-the-dip opportunity'. The core development is expected to continue uninterrupted under a new, unburdened structure.

Noted for a recent change in market perception, having 'become very popular' and 'doing very well all of a sudden,' signaling a potential resurgence in interest for privacy coins.

The entire Electric Coin Company (ECC) team has left, introducing uncertainty for Zcash holders as they are forming a new company.

The token is 'tanking hard' with a large bearish flag pattern identified, suggesting a potential drop to the $330 area. It is not an immediate buy but is on a watchlist for a potential bounce entry.