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Zcash Hits Highest Price in Nearly a Decade, Crushing Short Bets

Decrypt·September 4, 2026·1 min read
Zcash Hits Highest Price in Nearly a Decade, Crushing Short Bets

Zcash hit its highest price in nearly a decade, squeezing short sellers during a Fed-driven crypto rally. The surge reversed hours later when a stronger-than-expected jobs report sent Bitcoin back under $80,000. The swift reversal highlights the market's sensitivity to macroeconomic data.

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