ZEC continues to rise after breaking past $1,000. Currently trading around $1,026 (highs near $1,040–$1,050), ranked 10th on CMC with a market cap of approximately $17.3 billion. Liquidations remain heavily skewed: $26.35M in short positions versus $4.21M in longs, indicating ongoing short squeezes and further upside potential. Trading volume is exceptionally high: $1.3–1.6 billion on spot markets and around $8 billion on futures, with growing market attention. The next target is $1,200—consistently cited across multiple analyses as the post-$1,000 breakout target; if momentum holds, $1,350 and the psychological $1,500 level are within reach. According to the Grayscale model, ZEC could reach $1,622 if it reaches 2% of BTC’s market cap. However, after a rapid +100% surge over 30 days, signs of overheating are strong—be cautious of profit-taking or pullbacks near $1,050. ZEC is highly leveraged and prone to sharp price swings. September has historically been a weak month for ZEC. In the short term, $1,200 is a key level; sustained momentum could push it toward $1,500. Beyond that, future movement depends on overall market conditions and demand for privacy-focused assets. $ZEC #Zcash *Invest at your own risk.*