Zcash's New Opportunity After Security Scare

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 2 days ago

XMR+1.4100001%

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Security Upgrade: Zcash's NU6.2 hard fork on June 3, 2026, at block height 3,364,600 re-enabled Orchard by fixing the circuit that caused a security vulnerability, stabilizing the network and restoring privacy transaction capabilities to ensure user fund safety.
Ironwood Proposal: The Ironwood plan proposed on June 6, 2026, aims to introduce a fixed Orchard-based privacy pool and a turnstile mechanism, targeting activation in late July, designed to rebuild market trust through independent supply verification, enhancing ZEC's market performance.
Market Reaction: Following the security vulnerability disclosure, ZEC's price dropped approximately 40%, but rebounded about 45% after the fixes were implemented, indicating cautious optimism in the market regarding Zcash's future and reflecting ongoing demand for privacy coins.
Exchange Coordination: Several exchanges paused ZEC deposits and withdrawals due to NU6.2, with services expected to resume as the network stabilizes, highlighting the importance of infrastructure coordination for Zcash's long-term development and enhancing user confidence.

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Technical Analysis for XMR

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Monero (XMR). As of , Monero (XMR) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 7 technical signals, shows that 2 indicators are flashing buy, while 5 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for XMR stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, XMR is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Monero (XMR) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	266.181	283.591	300.581	317.991	334.981	352.391	369.381
Fibonacci	283.591	296.731	304.85	317.991	331.131	339.25	352.391

About XMR

Monero was launched in 2014, and its goal is simple: to allow transactions to take place privately and with anonymity. Even though it’s commonly thought that BTC can conceal a person’s identity, it’s often easy to trace payments back to their original source because blockchains are transparent. On the other hand, XMR is designed to obscure senders and recipients alike through the use of advanced cryptography.The team behind Monero say privacy and security are their biggest priorities, with ease of use and efficiency coming second. It aims to provide protection to all users — irrespective of how technologically competent they are.Overall, XMR aims to allow payments to be made quickly and inexpensively without fear of censorship.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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