Gate News reports that on March 23, Zcash (ZEC) is currently priced at $220, up slightly by 0.10% for the day. It previously fell from a high of $275 and is now trading within a narrow range of $208 to $222.
ZEC traders are facing a critical decision: the next move of Bitcoin will directly influence its price direction. Data shows that as of March 22, the correlation coefficient between ZEC and Bitcoin has risen to 0.91, indicating a strong link between their prices. If Bitcoin strengthens, it could trigger a rebound in ZEC; if Bitcoin declines, ZEC’s downside risk increases accordingly.
Looking at leverage liquidations, there are large concentrated short positions between $241 and $260. A price break above $242 could trigger a chain reaction of short liquidations, increasing buying pressure. Conversely, long liquidations are also dense below $220. If this support level is broken, selling pressure could rapidly intensify. Daily technical analysis shows that ZEC is slightly below the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level at $222. A daily close above this level could push further toward the 0.618 retracement at $245, potentially causing a short squeeze with a short-term target of $262.
However, if the price falls below the $208 support, it may retreat to the $196–$200 range seen in early March. The overall trend heavily depends on Bitcoin’s direction. Meanwhile, ZEC recently completed a $25 million seed round of funding, providing fundamental support for the project. Nonetheless, short-term market sentiment and Bitcoin volatility remain the main factors influencing price fluctuations. Overall, investors should monitor Bitcoin’s movements to gauge ZEC’s potential rebound or decline.