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Zcash price rallied over 70% from its February low, reaching $333 before pulling back
The rally coincided with the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level
An analyst suggests ZEC price action mirrors a 2015 Bitcoin fractal, potentially forecasting a long-term parabolic uptrend
A $5,000 price target is proposed if ZEC follows the Bitcoin fractal, requiring an 8-fold increase in demand from its 2025 peak.
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ZCash (ZEC) has experienced a notable bullish resurgence, with its price increasing by over 30% in a two-day period. This recovery signals continued interest in ZEC despite recent challenges. The cryptocurrency reached a monthly low of $185 on February 6th, followed by a rapid ascent to $333 by February 15th, marking a 51% gain in just four days. This surge indicated strong accumulation at lower price levels and coincided with the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement of its September to November 2025 rally.
Despite the strong February rally, ZEC price has since retracted, closing the month at $220. At press time, it was trading around $213 after retesting support near the $200 level, suggesting ongoing accumulation in this range.
The February rally brought Zcash back into the spotlight, with some viewing it as a potential leader in the privacy coin sector, especially given its availability on major exchanges, a key advantage over rivals like Monero (XMR). However, optimism had waned earlier in the year due to reports of core developers abandoning the project, raising concerns about ZEC's long-term viability. Many analysts had speculated that the absence of its core development team could relegate Zcash to a minor role in the privacy coin landscape, a sentiment that contributed to Monero's surge in mid-January.
The price action in February, however, suggests that significant investor interest persists in Zcash, even with the developer exit concerns. The key question remains whether this demand surge is a temporary anomaly or the beginning of renewed investor confidence.
An analyst on X, under the pseudonym Anonymist, has drawn a parallel between Zcash's current price action and a 2015 Bitcoin fractal. This analysis suggests that ZEC may be midway through a short-term recovery and could experience a choppy market in the coming months, potentially leading to a long-term parabolic uptrend.
According to Anonymist's prediction, if Zcash continues to follow this Bitcoin fractal, its price could potentially reach $5,000. This target would require Zcash to achieve a market capitalization exceeding $82 billion. Currently, Zcash has a market cap of $4.87 billion with 16.53 million coins in circulation and a maximum supply of 21 million coins, mirroring Bitcoin's tokenomics. Reaching the $5,000 target would necessitate an eight-fold increase in demand compared to its peak levels in 2025, when its market cap briefly touched $10 billion.
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Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) will exit Aave DAO governance after a contested vote. ACI plans to wind down operations over four months, transferring responsibilities. The exit follows a dispute over a $42.5 million funding package and voting power concerns. Aave maintains a dominant DeFi position with $26.51 billion in total value locked.
XRPL adoption is growing with tokenized funds and stablecoins, but XRP price has not reflected this due to stablecoins handling most settlement. XRP demand for fees and reserves provides a baseline utility, but does not scale with transaction value. XRP's price upside hinges on becoming the primary liquidity bridge for market makers and institutions. Spot XRP ETFs have locked up over $1 billion, reducing XRP's free float and potentially tightening supply.
F2Pool founder Chun Wang withdrew $67.5M worth of ETH from Binance over two weeks. Wang deposited the ETH into the AAVE DeFi protocol, indicating active use rather than simple holding. ETH validator entry queue is 36,000 times larger than the exit queue, signaling strong net inflows and staking demand. Historical March data shows ETH has a tendency for rallies, though performance varies year-to-year.
Key Insights: The XRP price slid below $1.50 after more than 650 million tokens were moved to Binance in a single week. On-chain data shared by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost showed a sharp spike in exchange inflows. Historically, rising inflows have often signaled mounting selling pressure. The move came during rising geopolitical tension involving the United […] The post XRP Price Slides Below $1.50 After Exchange Inflow Spike – What’s Next? appeared first on The Coin Republic.
Whales are reaccumulating Bitcoin, with exchange inflows hitting highs not seen since 2022. Short-term holders are showing reduced selling pressure, indicating potential seller exhaustion. Thin sell-side liquidity suggests Bitcoin could rapidly move towards $76,000 with increased capital inflow. Bitcoin demonstrated resilience as a potential haven asset during geopolitical tensions, outperforming traditional markets.
Donald Trump backs CLARITY Act, warns banks against undermining US crypto agenda. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse calls Trump's message 'extremely pointed' regarding crypto legislation delays. US political figures and industry voices express urgency for crypto market structure legislation. Regulatory clarity is cited as crucial for US firms to compete internationally and foster innovation.
22 of 36 AI models preferred Bitcoin over fiat and other digital assets in simulations. No AI model selected fiat currency as its top monetary preference. Stablecoins were favored for medium of exchange and settlement roles (53.2% and 43%) over Bitcoin (36% and 30.9%). Anthropic models showed the strongest Bitcoin preference at 68.0%.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has fallen to 2023 levels with successive technical failures. XRP shows a modest attempt at stabilization with a short-term rising support line, but overall trend remains negative. Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating below $70,000 after bouncing from $63,000, with increasing volume supporting the recovery. Market sentiment is weak due to institutional uncertainty and low retail liquidity.
Bitcoin functions as everyday money in parts of Africa, not just a store of value. Merchants in some African economies prefer satoshis over dollars due to rapid inflation. Sub-Saharan Africa saw over $205 billion in onchain value from July 2024 to June 2025, a 52% year-on-year increase. Retail transfers under $10,000 represent over 8% of total value sent in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating strong retail adoption.
Strategy Inc. acquired an additional 3,015 BTC for $204 million, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC. 470 million XRP were deposited on Binance in the past week, raising concerns of potential sell-offs. Dogecoin ETFs have recorded zero net inflows since February 3rd, indicating a lack of investor demand.
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ECB warns stablecoin adoption undermines eurozone monetary policy transmission and financial stability. ECB estimates a 10% stablecoin market cap increase reduces bank lending by 0.2%. Widespread stablecoin adoption could import US monetary conditions to Europe due to dollar backing. ECB projects accelerated effects if stablecoin market cap reaches $2-4 trillion by 2030.

Australia could gain $17 billion annually from tokenized markets and digital assets with regulatory progress. Current trajectory without regulatory changes projects only $710 million in gains by 2030. Key recommendations include a regulatory sandbox for testing tokenized financial market use cases. Tokenized government bonds and CBDCs are suggested for deployment within the sandbox.

Donald Trump criticizes banks for stalling the crypto market structure bill (GENIUS Act/CLARITY Act). Banks are lobbying against stablecoin yield payments, citing risks to the banking system. The GENIUS Act aims to regulate stablecoins but bans direct yield payments to holders. House Representative French Hill suggests the Senate adopt the House's CLARITY Act if no agreement is reached.

Colombian Supreme Court rejected an appeal based on AI detection, only for its own ruling to be flagged by the same tools. AI detection software has demonstrated unreliable and inconsistent results, flagging human-written text as AI-generated. Experts and studies confirm the inaccuracy of AI detection tools, with some universities disabling them. Colombia's judicial branch has issued guidelines regulating AI use, emphasizing human review for sensitive tasks.

Ray Dalio expresses skepticism about Bitcoin's role as a safe-haven asset and digital gold. Dalio cites Bitcoin's lack of central bank support, privacy concerns, and quantum computing vulnerability. He contrasts Bitcoin with gold, highlighting gold's established status as a reserve currency and safe haven. Dalio previously suggested a 15% portfolio allocation to Bitcoin or gold for risk-return optimization.

X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated war videos. The policy aims to prevent manipulation and ensure access to authentic information during wartime. Violators face permanent removal from the monetization program for repeat offenses. This policy targets the financial incentives for creators to post misleading AI-generated content.

Indiana mandates crypto inclusion in state-managed retirement and savings plans. House Bill 1042 signed into law by Governor Mike Braun on March 3. State plans must offer at least one cryptocurrency as an investment option in self-directed brokerage accounts. Pension providers have until July 1, 2027, for full integration.

President Trump urges Congress to pass crypto market structure legislation (CLARITY Act) urgently. Dispute over stablecoin yield programs between banks and crypto firms stalls CLARITY Act negotiations. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argues crypto firms offering stablecoin yield should operate as banks. The GENIUS Act, a stablecoin framework, has been enacted and is being implemented by regulators.
Ripple Payments expanded to over 60 markets with new stablecoin and fiat collection, custody, and liquidity tools. The platform now supports unified collections and advanced liquidity features, aiming to reduce vendor complexity for businesses. Over $100 billion in volume has been processed, with more than 75 licenses globally, targeting financial institutions and fintechs. XRP price action remains volatile, with analysts suggesting a potential fractal pattern indicating a move higher later in March.

Crypto industry PACs are spending millions on US party primaries for the 2026 midterm elections. The outcome of these primaries could influence future crypto legislation in Congress. Super PACs like Fairshake have significant funds and a track record of influencing elections to support pro-crypto candidates. Specific races, such as the Texas Senate primary, are seeing substantial political spending.

Donald Trump urges passage of the Clarity Act to prevent crypto industry moving overseas. Banking industry opposes stablecoin yield offerings, fearing deposit flight. Negotiations continue between banking and crypto sectors over market structure bill language. The Clarity Act aims to regulate stablecoins and market structure, with ongoing debate on yield provisions.

South Korean police arrested individuals paid in cryptocurrency for "private revenge" attacks. Payments ranged from $337-$675 or 500,000-1,000,000 KRW worth of crypto. Tactics included vandalism, threats, and spreading human waste. Authorities are investigating potential links to a larger Telegram-based organization.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig anticipates "true perpetual futures" for cryptocurrencies in the US within the next month. The CFTC is also preparing to issue guidance on prediction markets soon. Discussions on a market structure bill are ongoing, with a need for Congressional clarity for the SEC and CFTC. The CFTC aims to bring offshore liquidity back to the US by addressing these market structures.

MARA Holdings clarifies its 10-K filing allows flexible Bitcoin sales, not a mandated sell-off strategy. Company VP Robert Samuels directly refuted claims of a shift toward a Bitcoin treasury sell-down. MARA holds 53,822 BTC valued at approximately $3.7 billion, making it a significant holder among public miners. The clarification aims to address market speculation regarding MARA's Bitcoin treasury management.

Jamie Dimon states stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks. Dimon argues for a level playing field between traditional banks and crypto firms offering similar services. The CLARITY Act discussions are ongoing in Washington regarding stablecoin oversight. Banks want stablecoin issuers to meet bank standards including capital, liquidity, and AML rules.
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