Anomaly04CRYPTO2026-05-02

ZEC trading volume quadruples in 7 days while price holds near its 90-day high

Zcash (ZEC) averaged 4.64 million coins traded per day from Apr 24–30, versus a prior 30-day average of 1.15 million — a 4.02x volume expansion.
Despite the surge in activity, the price held firm: ZEC closed Apr 30 at $350.32, only −10.3% below its 90-day intraday high of $390.65.
A 4x volume expansion without a corresponding price collapse suggests sustained buying interest rather than a liquidation event — a structurally different signal from typical volume spikes.

Supporting datasets

CoinDesk Indices: Single Tokens, Multi-Assets and Rates

Candlestick data for various CoinDesk indices

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May 30, 2026

Supporting queries

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Conclusion

Apr 24–30 avg daily volume = 4,641,055 coins; prior 30-day avg (Apr 1–23) = 1,153,356 coins; ratio = 4.02x. Apr 30 close = $350.32; 90-day high = $390.65 (−10.3%). 30-day return = +40.75%.