Crypto: Zcash and Monero Gain $24.5B in Five Months

Zcash (ZEC) surpassed $1,600, partly due to the launch of 21Shares' Zcash ETP in Europe, though the rally began earlier. The ETP, trading as ZCASH, allows investors exposure to ZEC without direct ownership. Zcash's price volatility continued, with on-chain activity also increasing, including transfer volume and shielded transactions.

Privacy coins, led by Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR), surged 205% in 5 months, adding $24.54B to their market cap. ZEC's market cap grew by $20.27B, while XMR's increased by $4.33B. The rise is attributed to increased blockchain surveillance and regulatory developments, including the SEC's closure of its Zcash investigation and the launch of the first U.S.-listed spot ETF for a privacy coin, the ZCSH ETF.

The Zcash ETF (NYSEMKT: ZCSH), which holds the cryptocurrency Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC), reported assets over $915 million by Sept. 22, up from $500 million on Sept. 8. The ETF holds 3.5% of ZEC's circulating supply, with net inflows of $233 million. Zcash's price has risen 203% this year. The ETF's growth signals investor interest in Zcash as an asset.

Zcash (ZEC) reached new highs following the launch of Europe's first Zcash ETP by 21shares and an upcoming 3-for-1 share split for Grayscale's Zcash ETF (ZCSH). However, gains were erased due to falling oil prices and rising rate hike expectations. Technical analysis suggests potential support levels at 1,440 and 1,300. Future price movements may depend on geopolitical developments and interest rate expectations.

21Shares launched physically backed ETPs tracking Zcash (ZEC) and ether.fi (ETHFI) on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam. The Zcash ETP (ticker ZCASH) is the first of its kind in Europe, while the ether.fi ETP (ticker ETHFI) tracks the governance and utility token of the liquid restaking protocol. Both ETPs are physically backed, charge a 2.5% annual fee, and trade in euros and U.S. dollars.

Zcash (ZEC) hit $1,600, a 10-year high, after 21Shares listed Europe's first ZEC ETP on Euronext. ZEC is up 70% in 30 days and 2,500% over a year. The ETP trades under ticker ZCASH with a 2.5% fee. Grayscale's Zcash ETF also saw significant inflows. ZEC's supply dynamics and institutional demand are noted.