Zcash (ZEC) is on the verge of strong growth, heading towards the $1,000 mark according to Arthur Hayes – former CEO of BitMEX
ZEC price is showing signs of preparing for an impressive rally, with the first target at $1,000, based on analysis by Arthur Hayes, former CEO of the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX.
Daily ZEC chart | Source: TradingView## ZEC up 40% after receiving support from Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes’ positive outlook on Zcash was presented in an interview on 12/19. He believes that liquidity can fully return to the market, even if the US Federal Reserve (Fed) does not officially announce a “quantitative easing” policy in 2026.
According to Hayes, policymakers will leverage short-term financing activities and reserve management deals to quietly inject money into the financial system without attracting public attention. In this context, zero-knowledge (zero-knowledge) security and authentication technologies will become the dominant trend in the cryptocurrency market, making Zcash an attractive choice for investors as risk appetite returns.
Since the interview was broadcast, the ZEC price has increased by about 40%, reaching $550. This rally follows an impressive 82% recovery from a local bottom of nearly $300 just a month earlier.
Daily ZEC price chart | Source: TradingView Notably, this rally is similar to the time Hayes supported ZEC in October, when the price surged to a multi-year high of $775 from around $75.
Ascending Triangle Pattern Reinforces ZEC’s $1,000 Target
Crypto Curb trader pointed out that Zcash broke out of the ascending triangle pattern and regained the 50-week moving average (50-week MA) as a key support. According to his analysis, this breakout opens the door for ZEC to move directly toward the $1,000 level, especially as security-related stories continue to attract attention in 2026.
Weekly ZEC/USDT chart | Source: Crypto Curb Conversely, expert Eric Van Tassel believes that ZEC’s price could correct to around $400 in the short term due to the influence of the rising wedge pattern. However, he considers this downward move to be a “healthy correction,” helping to eliminate excess leverage and lay a solid foundation for a broader rally toward the $1,000 mark.
Four-hour ZEC/USD price chart | Source: Eric Van Tassel “It’s important to note that the price has not yet truly tested the $400 zone, having only reached $404.60 on the chart,” Van Tassel shared on Saturday, emphasizing:
“Market makers tend to revisit important price levels. This further supports the possibility that the price will return to that zone, as the current rising wedge pattern is fully consistent with this expectation.”
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