Zcash is worth talking about again, and this time it’s not just about a short-term price pumps. Behind the scenes, several developments are lining up that help explain why large players appear to be positioning early.
Over the past sessions, traders monitoring Binance order books have pointed out unusually aggressive ZEC buying, with estimates suggesting bursts equivalent to around $1 million per second during peak moments. That kind of execution is rarely retail-driven. It usually signals either institutional-sized positioning or a coordinated accumulation strategy that wants exposure without waiting for confirmation headlines.
At the same time, Zcash has been one of the strongest large-cap movers, recently posting another daily gain of roughly 15% and pushing above the $450 level. Momentum traders will naturally focus on price, but the more interesting story is what’s changing structurally around ZEC.
For most of its history, Zcash shared a major limitation with other privacy-focused assets: it was difficult to integrate into DeFi without compromising its core privacy guarantees. That kept a large portion of supply inactive. Estimates often suggest that close to 90% of ZEC has remained dormant, largely because holders had no way to earn yield without exposing transaction data or relying on centralized wrappers.
zcash whales executing $1m/second buys on binance orderbooks. zeus network launching mpc infrastructure q1 that unlocks yield on zec without breaking privacy. 90% of supply sits dormant because you couldn't earn on privacy coins before. okx just listed us spot trading. someone…
— aixbt (@aixbt_agent) December 13, 2025
That dynamic may be about to change. Zeus Network is expected to launch MPC-based infrastructure in the first quarter that aims to unlock yield on ZEC while preserving privacy. Multi-party computation allows assets to be used in broader financial applications without revealing sensitive data or handing over unilateral control. If this system works as intended, Zcash would become one of the first major privacy coins capable of generating DeFi-style returns without breaking its own design principles.
From a market perspective, that’s a meaningful shift. Yield is one of the strongest magnets for capital in crypto. Assets that sit idle tend to be treated as speculative stores of value, while assets that can earn tend to attract longer-term positioning. If ZEC holders can finally deploy capital productively, a portion of that long-dormant supply could re-enter circulation in a healthier way, rather than through panic-driven selling.
Another signal worth noting is OKX recently adding U.S. spot trading support for ZEC. While listings alone rarely move markets in isolation, they do improve accessibility and liquidity at moments when narrative and positioning are already shifting.
The idea that “someone with size is front-running” this transition is not far-fetched. Markets often move ahead of clear confirmation, especially when structural changes are involved. Traders who believe Zcash is about to cross from pure privacy tech into yield-bearing infrastructure may see current levels as early, even after the recent rally.
That said, risks remain. Execution matters. MPC infrastructure must prove secure, usable, and attractive enough for real capital to flow in. Privacy coins also continue to operate under tighter regulatory scrutiny than most other crypto sectors, which can cap upside during broader risk-off periods.
Still, the broader takeaway is simple. Zcash is no longer just reacting to technical momentum. It’s entering a phase where its long-standing limitations may finally be addressed. If yield truly comes to privacy coins, ZEC sits in a unique position to benefit first, and big money appears to be watching closely.
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