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Zcash (ZEC) Price Nearly Hits All-Time High Despite Crypto Market Crash

Published 17 November 2025
Valdrin Tahiri
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Edited by Insha Zia

Key Takeaways

  • The Zcash (ZEC) price trades less than 10% below its all-time high.
  • Zcash is forming a bearish double top pattern.
  • How much longer will the Zcash price continue to increase?

Zcash (ZEC) has been on a tear these past few months, climbing aggressively and now sitting just shy of its all-time high.

The privacy-focused cryptocurrency is testing a key resistance level that has held firm so far, despite momentum indicators signaling strength.

Still, growing warning signs suggest the rally could soon lose steam.

With bulls and bears at a crossroads, it’s worth taking a closer look at what’s driving Zcash’s surge — and how long the momentum might last.

Why Is Zcash Pumping?

Zcash has been in breakout mode since September, when it pushed above a long-standing diagonal resistance line.

That upward movement triggered a sharp rally, which carried ZEC to a new all-time high of $744 in early November, placing the token just shy of the next major hurdle at the $800 horizontal resistance level.

For the past two weeks, ZEC has hovered just beneath this ceiling but has not been able to clear it (red icon).

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A successful breakout could open the door to price discovery, as there is no meaningful horizontal resistance beyond this zone.

Despite the pause, momentum still leans bullish—though it’s showing signs of exhaustion.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has surged to a record reading near 95, and the MACD sits at an all-time high of 76, both signaling extremely overbought conditions.

ZEC Movement
ZEC/USDT Weekly Chart | Credit: Valdrin Tahiri/TradingView

Despite overbought conditions, a lack of bearish divergence has allowed the rally to persist for now, but this could shift quickly.

However, if the Zcash price fails to break out above $800, it could return to the $400 area, creating a range between the two levels.

Long-Term ZEC Prediction

While the weekly price action allows for another Zcash pump and increase, the wave count suggests the top is in.

According to the count, the price of ZEC has completed an A-B-C correction (red) where wave C had 4.61 times the length of wave A.

Such an extreme extension often signals the end of an upward move, raising the risk of a sharp decline.

If that is the case, the ZEC price has already reached its peak and will soon begin to decline.

ZEC Weekly
ZEC/USDT Weekly Chart | Credit: Valdrin Tahiri/TradingView

The daily time frame aligns with this bearish ZEC prediction.

According to the price action, ZEC has been trading within an ascending parallel channel since October.

Today, the ZEC price trades right at the channel’s midline (red icon), which could provide resistance.

These channels often contain corrective movements, so an eventual breakdown from them is the most likely outcome.

Adding to this possibility, the RSI and MACD have created bearish divergences (orange).

ZEC Daily Chart
ZEC/USDT Daily Chart | Credit: Valdrin Tahiri/TradingView

If the divergences play out as expected, they will confirm the bearish wave count and lead to a ZEC breakdown from the parallel channel.

If that happens, it will confirm that the ZEC upward movement has finally ended.

ZEC Hits Inflection Point

ZEC’s price action has reached a critical point, and what happens next will likely set the tone for the rest of the year.

A clean break above $800 could open the doors to new highs, but the indicators suggest the upside may be running out of steam.

If the divergences materialize, a deeper pullback appears more likely than not.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, financial advice. We do not make any warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. All investments involve risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. We recommend consulting a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Valdrin Tahiri

Valdrin Tahiri is a cryptocurrency analyst and reporter at CCN, specializing in technical analysis with a focus on Elliott Wave theory, on-chain metrics, and fundamental research. He brings over seven years of experience in the crypto space as both a trader and writer.

He discovered cryptocurrencies in 2017 while earning his MSc in Financial Markets at the Barcelona School of Economics, which sparked a deep interest in blockchain and market dynamics. Since then, he’s contributed to top crypto outlets like BeInCrypto and CoinGape.

Valdrin also served as Community Manager of BeInCrypto’s Telegram group for three years, helping grow it into one of the largest crypto communities worldwide. His expertise in market structure and price patterns allows him to break down complex trends into clear, actionable insights.

He’s published thousands of articles covering altcoins, Bitcoin cycles, and macro trends.

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