Zcash (ZEC) Priced Below $400: Caution for Investors
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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- Market Capital Analysis: As of January 19, Zcash is priced at $375 with 17 million coins outstanding, resulting in a market cap of approximately $6.2 billion, which, while significantly lower than Bitcoin's nearly $1.9 trillion, still indicates a substantial market presence.
- Scarcity Comparison: Like Bitcoin, Zcash has a maximum supply cap of 21 million coins; however, for it to achieve a market cap comparable to Bitcoin's, Zcash must make significant advancements in privacy technology and regulatory acceptance.
- Privacy Technology Advantage: Utilizing zk-SNARK technology, Zcash enables users to transfer funds without revealing transaction participants, a feature that could attract users seeking financial privacy, yet it still faces regulatory hurdles.
- Cautious Investment Outlook: While Zcash has the potential to become a trillion-dollar asset, the regulatory challenges and increasing competition it faces suggest that its future investment returns may not match those of Bitcoin, necessitating a cautious approach from investors.
Analyst Views on BTC
Wall Street analysts forecast BTC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BTC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
