ZEC/USD Price Prediction: 04/11/19 Will the Arrest of Julian Assange Bring a Boost to Zcash?

At Bittabi, we offer regular price analyses and predictions of the most popular and relevant cryptoassets. In our Apr 8 analysis of Zcash (ZEC), we predicted price decreases. Our prediction was validated on Apr 10, when the price reached the support area we have defined below. To learn more, read our latest analysis below:

Julian Assange—founder of WikiLeaks—has been arrested. Zcash and Bitcoin (BTC) are being accepted from donors to fund Assange’s legal defense.

Will this bring new attention to Zcash and add a boost to price?

So far, this is unclear. At the current time, Zcash appears to be on a downtrend.

Zcash (ZEC) Prices: Mar 26 – Apr 11 On Mar 26, 2019, Zcash reached a low of $53. A gradual increase accelerated in early April. Zcash reached nearly a high of nearly $80 on Apr 3.

A sharp drop followed this peak. Lows of around $65 were experienced on Apr 4. After a gradual increase, the price dropped and reached a low of $65 again on Apr 11.

Is the price of Zcash going to continue falling or will the arrest of Julian Assange bring new attention and gains to the privacy coin?

Let’s find out.

Zcash (ZEC): Trends and Highlights for Apr 11, 2019

The price of Zcash has been on a gradual uptrend since Mar 26.
It is trading inside a symmetrical triangle.
20- and 50-period moving averages have made a bearish cross.
There is support near $61.

Symmetrical Triangle

We analyze the price of ZEC on Binance at six-hour intervals from Mar 26 to Apr 8 in order to trace the current pattern.

The price made a low of $53.60 on Mar 26. A gradual upward move followed. Several market cycles have been completed since and after each one the lows have been higher than the preceding ones.

Tracing these lows gives us an ascending support line:

On Apr 3, the price reached a high of $78. A sharp drop was followed by a gradual increase. The price has made successive lower highs.

Tracing these highs gives us a descending resistance line.

The resistance and support lines combine to create a symmetrical triangle, which is a neutral pattern.

It is likely that the price will keep trading within the confines of this triangle until a decisive move occurs.

In order to figure out the direction of the move, we need to take a look at some technical indicators.

Technical Indicators

We begin by incorporating moving averages into our analysis.

Moving averages are tools used in technical analysis to smooth out price action. It is a lagging indicator since it is based on past prices. The relationship between prices and moving averages can help in identifying the beginning and end of a trend.

The 20- (red) and 50-(green) period moving averages (MA) are shown in the graph below:

On Apr 10, the price began a rapid decrease. This took it below the 21 and 50-period MAs.

During the same interval, the 20-period MA crossed below the 50-period one.

This is known as a bearish cross and often indicates that a downtrend may have begun.

Using this indicator, we believe that a breakout from the triangle is unlikely in the short-term.

Reversal Areas

To determine possible future price levels, we incorporate support areas into the analysis.

Support areas are created when the price reaches the same level several times. They can provide likely reversal areas in case a breakdown occurs.

These areas are traced in the graph below:

The closest support area is found near $61. If the price breaks down from the triangle, it is likely to provide a reversal.

Summary of Analysis

Based on this analysis, the price will likely trade inside the confines of the symmetrical triangle. A breakdown is possible and a breakout remains unlikely.

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Disclaimer: This article is not trading advice and should not be construed as such. Always consult a trained financial professional before investing in cryptocurrencies, as the market is particularly volatile.At Bittabi, we offer regular price analyses and predictions of the most popular and relevant cryptoassets. In our Apr 8 analysis of Zcash (ZEC), we predicted price decreases. Our prediction was validated on Apr 10, when the price reached the support area we have defined below.

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