Zcash drops 16% to $1,115 triggering $38M in long liquidations
Bitcoin.com News reports Zcash fell to $1,115 on Thursday, wiping out gains since mid-September and triggering over $38 million in leveraged long liquidations.
Why it matters
The sharp decline in Zcash, which had been a top performer in 2026, shows the asset's vulnerability to broader market sell-offs despite its year-to-date gains. The Winklevoss ETF filing signals institutional interest in the privacy coin.
Key facts
Zcash price fell to $1,115 on Thursday October 8, 2026
1,115 USDReported by Bitcoin.com News
Zcash declined approximately 16% on the day
16 %Reported by Bitcoin.com News
Zcash remains up over 120% year-to-date in 2026
120 %Reported by Bitcoin.com News
Monero (XMR) declined about 4.5% on the day
4.5 %Reported by Bitcoin.com News
Winklevoss Asset Services submitted an SEC filing for a spot zcash ETF (WINK) targeting a Nasdaq listing
Reported by Bitcoin.com News
What happened
Bitcoin.com News reported that Zcash (ZEC) dropped to $1,115 on Thursday, a 16% decline that erased all price gains accumulated since September 16. The sell-off triggered over $38 million in leveraged long liquidations. While bitcoin and other major altcoins fell 3% to 7%, and rival privacy coin monero (XMR) declined about 4.5%, Zcash remained up over 120% year-to-date in 2026. The outlet also noted that Winklevoss Asset Services had submitted an SEC filing for a spot zcash ETF (WINK) targeting a Nasdaq listing.
How the story developed
- First report
First report by Bitcoin.com News
Zcash Dives 16%, Falling Harder Than Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-Off
- Update
Zcash price drops to $1,115 with 16% daily decline
Price falls from above $1,330 late Wednesday to $1,115, wiping out gains since September 16
- Official statement
Winklevoss Asset Services files for spot Zcash ETF
SEC filing submitted for WINK ETF targeting Nasdaq listing
- Update
Over $38M in leveraged long liquidations triggered
Sharp sell-off causes significant liquidations in ZEC perpetual futures
Affected entities
Also mentioned: Gemini, Optimism
Original sources
| Publisher | Report | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin.com News Company, official | Zcash Dives 16%, Falling Harder Than Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-Off | Original |
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