Zcash Co-Founder Sees $5K Target for ZEC by End of 2026

Zcash (ZEC) has been making waves in the crypto market with its co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson's bold prediction that it will reach $5,000 by the end of 2026. Currently trading at around $1,400, this would represent a significant 236% increase from its current price.

Ben-Sasson attributes ZEC's potential growth to its unique status as a second type of Bitcoin, with many crypto holders yet to catch up. Whale accumulation has picked up significantly, and he's already fielding questions from large players asking why the price is moving.

The recent volatility in the market is seen as organic, with a visible gap between accumulation activity and broader market sentiment that tends to close quickly when attention catches up.