Key Takeaways
Earlier today, Zcash (ZEC) price slipped from $275, shaking out weak hands in the process.
However, the pullback appears to be a temporary dip, as several indicators suggest that the worst may already be over.
At press time, ZEC traded around $255, still marking an impressive 398% gain over the past 30 days.
Despite the brief retracement, market structure and momentum indicators imply continued strength, hinting that a major correction remains unlikely.
If current sentiment holds, ZEC could close October on a strong note, potentially stabilizing before another leg upward.
On the 2-hour chart, Zcash’s price has formed a bullish Adam and Eve pattern, a setup that signals the end of a downtrend and the beginning of a potential breakout.
The “Adam” phase represents a V-shaped recovery formed by aggressive buying after a notable decline.
The “Eve” phase, on the other hand, develops as a broader, more rounded bottom, reflecting gradual accumulation by market participants.
This combination typically indicates strong base formation, as selling pressure weakens and buying interest builds steadily.
However, ZEC’s price needs to confirms this pattern with a breakout above the neckline. As it stands, the current neckline sits around $260.66
To achieve this, buying pressure needs to increase. If that happens, Zcash’s price might go on a new upward leg, potentially pushing the price back toward recent highs near $275.

Zcash’s funding rate has turned negative.
This suggests that many traders are betting against further upside — a setup that can sometimes fuel a short squeeze if the price continues to climb.
In such cases, sustained upward pressure forces short sellers to cover their positions, accelerating bullish momentum.
Therefore, the negative funding rate, paired with ZEC’s strong spot performance, could act as a contrarian signal, hinting that Zcash’s price rally may have more room to run.

On the 4-hour chart, Zcash’s price has formed a bullish divergence. This happened as the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) rose above the zero signal line.
If this continues, ZEC’s price will likely breach the resistance at $298.28. Also, the coin has failed to drop below the support at $244.42.
Should bulls defend this region, ZEC could rally beyond $300. In a highly bullish scenario, it could climb to $453.82.

However, failure to hold support within the Eve base could delay the breakout, leading to short-term consolidation before another attempt to move higher.
If that were to happen, ZEC’s price might decline to $202.14.