Zcash (ZEC) extended its recovery on April 5, 2026, rising 3.73% to trade at $247.9. The privacy-focused token saw its 24-hour trading volume increase by 29% to $266.81 million, while its market capitalization grew 3.94% to $4.08 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Zcash continued its upward momentum, showing gains across both short-term and weekly timeframes. This rise reflected renewed buying interest as broader market sentiment improved alongside rising participation.
Market data from CoinMarketCap showed a 24-hour trading volume of $266.81 million, a 29.07% increase. The token’s market capitalization reached $4.08 billion, marking a 3.94% rise.
The market structure remains bearish despite the recent price action, characterized by consistent lower highs and lower lows. Price is still trading below key EMAs, which keeps sellers firmly in control according to analysis.
Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa noted ZEC is stuck in a tight accumulation range around $187 after weeks of sideways action. “For a bullish shift, ZEC must reclaim $270–$280 and flip it into support,” the analyst stated.
From a technical indicator perspective, the RSI (14) was trading near 53.97, showing buyers have the upper hand. The RSI is above the 50-level but not near overbought territory, providing room for further movement.
The MACD indicator showed a reading of 3.03064 with the signal line at 2.15003. The decreasing histogram value of -0.88061 suggested a potential decline in momentum, which may indicate consolidation or the beginning of a trend change.
