Rising Zcash metrics set the stage for a move toward $400 for ZEC
Trading volume for Grayscale’s Zcash Trust (ZCSH) has doubled, surpassing $2 million in daily volume, while the total amount of shielded Zcash tokens has reached an all-time high.


Trading volume for Grayscale’s Zcash Trust (ZCSH) has doubled, surpassing $2 million in daily volume, while the total amount of shielded Zcash tokens has reached an all-time high.
Charts of most major cryptocurrencies showed growth over the last 30 days. However, some crypto assets moved against the market trend, declining by dozens of percentage points. From April 1 to April 30, the prices of Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) increased by 13% and 10%, reaching $76,000 and $2,260 respectively.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded outflows for a third consecutive day, signaling a shift toward a more cautious stance as investors continue reducing exposure following last week’s strong inflow streak. Smaller assets such as $XRP continue to attract selective investments, while Solana‑based products remain unchanged.
Bitcoin rebounded on Thursday, climbing back above the $77,000 mark after a recent decline, as improved global risk appetite boosted demand for cryptocurrencies alongside equities.
Bitcoin enters May 2026 with unstable pricing, trading around $76,128 after gaining approximately 27% from its February low of $60,187. Despite this recovery, the price still remains below a strong resistance zone between $78,500 and $82,228.
Crypto markets came under pressure on Wednesday as a cascade of macroeconomic events reduced risk appetite. Bitcoin fell to $75,472, down 2.30% over 24 hours. Ethereum dropped to $2,240, down 3.69%. XRP declined to $1.36, down 2.26%. Total crypto market capitalization decreased by 2.06% to $2.53 trillion, as $565 million in leveraged positions were liquidated across the market in a single day.
Bitcoin declined on Thursday, falling below $76,000 as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and inflation concerns weakened global risk appetite.
The market is losing momentum. After nine consecutive days of inflows, capital has started leaving spot Bitcoin ETFs. At the same time, the price dropped back below $77,000 and failed to hold above the key $80,000 level.
The largest cryptocurrency slipped slightly below $77,000 during Wednesday’s Asian session, rising just 0.1% over 24 hours and falling 0.8% over the week, holding in a tight range even as Brent crude climbed above $111 per barrel following a Wall Street Journal report that President Donald Trump had instructed aides to prepare for a prolonged U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bitcoin remained steady around the $77,000 level on Wednesday as investors cautiously awaited the monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve, while also assessing the impact of a potential prolonged U.S. blockade of Iran.
Bitcoin fell 3% in Asian morning trading and is holding near $77,000 as markets prepare for a week packed with macro catalysts. The move appears to be driven more by caution than by a shift in sentiment.
The cryptocurrency traded at $76,923 on Tuesday morning, down 2.4% over 24 hours after rising to $79,399 on Monday and reversing during the day. Ethereum (ETH) fell 3.7% to $2,290, $XRP ($XRP) dropped 3.2% to $1.39, Solana (SOL) declined 3.9% to $84.10, and $BNB ($BNB) fell 1.8% to $625. The top 10 tokens traded in the red over the past 24 hours, except for TRON (TRX) and Dogecoin (DOGE).
Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Tuesday after another failed breakout attempt, as rising oil prices and caution ahead of key central bank meetings reduced risk appetite.
Bitcoin moved toward $77,000 on Monday after failing to hold early gains, as rising oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions weighed on overall risk appetite.
Bitcoin rose 1.2% to $78,263.1 as of 07:54 GMT on Sunday, despite worsening prospects for a peace settlement between the U.S. and Iran: Trump withdrew his envoys from Islamabad after Tehran stated that Washington must lift its port blockade before negotiations can begin.
Bitcoin ($BTC) is showing optimistic prospects amid news of an indefinite ceasefire in the Iranian war between the United States and Iran. This has strengthened bullish forecasts, and although $BTC technical indicators are improving, short-term uncertainty still remains, according to the analytical company.