What top creators are saying about Zcash(ZEC)— Page 8

The mention is not a direct investment thesis but an example of a transaction (swap BTC for ZEC) that can be executed using the Near Intents framework, demonstrating Near Protocol's capabilities.

Has broken key support. A rally to the $300 resistance level is viewed as a potential shorting opportunity, with a downside target of $55.

Mentioned as one of the major cryptocurrencies that has seen a significant 7-day decline ranging from 20% to over 38%.

Mentioned as a project that early Bitcoin 'cypherpunk' investors are moving on to. Also listed as a 'Best Quality' token to accumulate at a discount.

A move down to $50 is expected to be confirmed once it breaks below $303.

The speaker mentioned closing a long position on Zcash, accepting it as a losing trade.

Considered a 'disgustingly underpriced' long-term guarantee, but is expected to be a 'boring trade' that will be slow and unexciting until financial privacy becomes a critical necessity.

Considered a bullish, long-term play on quantum resistance, as it is 'pretty much quantum resistant already today.' The host is actively setting up a leveraged bot to accumulate it.

A bullish outlook due to a 'big bull flag' pattern forming on the chart, which could precede a significant upward price move of 20-30% after a potential final small drop.

Described with extremely negative sentiment as 'Horrible, horrible, horrible.'

Very bearish sentiment. Used as an example of a faded hype trend, it is expected to fall to $60.

Considered a primary vehicle for the 'most underpriced narrative in the world' (privacy), but is described as a 'boring trade' that will likely be a slow-moving, long-term hold.

Recommended as a 'tail risk' or 'schmuck insurance' hedge against a low-probability, high-impact event like widespread government asset seizures. It is not a trading vehicle but a long-term hedge.

Mentioned as an asset that some early Bitcoin adopters ('OGs') are reportedly moving into after selling their Bitcoin holdings.

After breaking below $300, the next major target is the range low around $60.

Used as a neutral example of a token that currently has network effects, as part of a four-question framework for evaluating assets.

Named as a potential 'MAG-7' member that is expected to 'start running now,' tied to the significant privacy narrative.

Bearish. The recent rally is believed to be the top, and the asset has a long-term downside target of $63.

A real-world transaction was described as 'incredibly seamless,' demonstrating Zcash's active integration and utility within the broader crypto economy for everyday commerce.

Highlighted as a prime example of an 'ideology token' with a strong privacy narrative that the market is rewarding. Its chart is noted as looking great and was up ~9%.

Used as an example of a well-known asset with almost no presence or trading volume on decentralized venues like Solana, highlighting a weakness in its on-chain liquidity and distribution strategy.

Mentioned alongside Monero as a bet on the durable demand for untraceable transactions and illicit financial activity, giving it a persistent use case.

The sentiment is highly optimistic, driven by the growing need for privacy in an age of AI surveillance. The core thesis is that to achieve real privacy, one must hold ('Zoddle') ZEC, and its Dev Fund creates a sustainable growth model.

Has 'resurged' and was explicitly called out as one of the few 'real assets' in the crypto space, with its privacy features and decentralization focus being highly valued.

Explicitly mentioned as being 'already quantum-resistant,' positioning it as a potential hedge against the specific technological risk facing Bitcoin.

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.