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Why Zcash’s $743 test matters more than ZEC rally itself

The $743 zone could decide whether ZEC extends higher or cools off first.

Zcash [ZEC]

Zcash [ZEC] extended its recent rally, with the token approaching the liquidity zone near $743. A sharp rise in Trading Volume and Open Interest suggested traders continued positioning behind the move.

Why is Zcash targeting $743?

ZEC’s uptrend showed little sign of slowing as buyers continued pushing prices higher toward $743.

The level appeared important because liquidity often builds around major resistance zones during strong trends.

What stood out was the structure of the rally. Instead of stalling below resistance, ZEC climbed steadily with limited hesitation. That move suggested buyers actively targeted higher levels instead of reacting to short-term volatility.

ZEC price analysis
Source: TradingView

Are ZEC traders adding fresh positions?

The rally also aligned with stronger market participation. Recent on-chain data showed ZEC’s Trading Volume crossed $1 billion. At the same time, Open Interest climbed above $3 billion.

That combination typically suggested traders opened fresh positions instead of simply rotating existing exposure. In fact, fresh capital appeared to enter the market as momentum strengthened.

ZEC open interests and trading volume
Source: Santiment

Are whales still holding ZEC?

Large holders also showed limited signs of exiting during the rally.

Wallets holding more than $5 million worth of ZEC saw their supply share dip only 0.2% over the past day. That relatively small decline leaned more toward stability than active distribution.

When whales avoid heavy selling during rallies, it often suggested confidence in further upside.

ZEC supply held by whales with more than 5 million USD
Source: Santiment

What happens if ZEC reaches $743?

ZEC no longer appeared stuck in a consolidation phase. Price action, derivatives activity, and whale positioning all leaned bullish. However, traders are now focused on how the token would react around $743.

A strong breakout above that zone could extend the rally further.

By contrast, rejection near resistance could trigger a short-term cooldown or pullback. Even so, buyers remained firmly in control at press time.


Final Summary

  • Zcash [ZEC] moved closer to the $743 liquidity zone as buyers kept control of the trend.
  • Whale supply dipped only 0.2%, showing larger holders avoided heavy selling during the rally.
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Kelvin Murithi

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Kelvin Murithi is a crypto journalist and on-chain analyst covering market structure, price action and blockchain data. He is a Bsc. Actuarial Science graduate and harnesses his statistical and data analysis skills to translate complex metrics into clear insights for everyday crypto investors.

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