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XRP and Bitcoin Lag as Zcash Surges Past $1,000 on ETF Conversion and Regulatory Clarity
While XRP and Bitcoin recorded twelve-month declines, Zcash climbed past $1,000 following an SEC probe closure and the debut of a spot ETF.
Over the twelve months leading to September 5, 2026, XRP fell 50% to $1.41 and Bitcoin dropped 28% to $79,657, contrasting with Zcash, which gained 2,361% and crossed the $1,000 mark. Zcash closed at $1,024 on September 4 after reaching an intraday high of $1,051, accompanied by $34.5 million in short liquidations as the asset advanced from $569 on August 20.
The article attributes Zcash's divergent performance to privacy characteristics and key structural developments. On January 14, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission closed a two-year investigation into the Zcash Foundation without taking action. This preceded the August 25 debut of Grayscale's spot Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca, which converted from an existing trust and saw assets expand from $304 million at launch to $414.7 million by early September.
While Zcash advanced 103% in the 30 days leading to September 5, the majority of the 2,361% annual advance occurred in October and November 2025, when the token surged from around $41 in early September 2025.
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