Zcash price dips after surge, but bullish momentum remains intact

• Zcash price fell to intraday lows of $532 after surging above $570.
• Over $5.1 million in Zcash futures positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours.
• Bullish case remains if buyers hold $500, but a breakdown could push ZEC toward $370.

Zcash (ZEC) fell back below the $550 level on Friday morning, trading near $530 as profit-taking emerged across the broader cryptocurrency market.

The pullback has coincided with elevated activity in derivatives markets, which analysts say suggests traders are still adjusting leverage and positioning following the token’s recent rally.

Zcash price drops below $550

Market data shows Zcash (ZEC) has declined over the past 24 hours, falling to intraday lows near $532.

The pullback follows a strong rally that pushed the token above $570 on Thursday, May 14.

The earlier gains came after The Wall Street Journal published an article comparing Bitcoin and Zcash, a development that Grayscale said “feels like one of those moments” that often precedes a surge in broader investor interest.

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