Zcash Cofounder Eli Ben-Sasson Says $5,000 Year-End ZEC Prediction Remains on Track

Zcash cofounder Eli Ben-Sasson discusses his $5,000 year-end ZEC price prediction after Zcash surpasses the earlier $1,200 target.

Eli Ben-Sasson, a cofounder of Zcash, says he still believes his prediction that ZEC will reach $5,000 by the end of the year remains on track, following a sharp rise in the cryptocurrency's price.

Cointelegraph reported the comments, which come after ZEC moved above an earlier price target Ben-Sasson had identified for September 25. Ben-Sasson had previously predicted that ZEC would trade above $1,200 by that date, a level the cryptocurrency subsequently surpassed.

Ben-Sasson Maintains $5,000 ZEC Prediction

In a post on X, Ben-Sasson said he felt “on track” for his $5,000 year-end prediction for ZEC. The comment followed questions from what he described as an increasing number of whales about the reasons behind the cryptocurrency's price surge.

Ben-Sasson did not provide a definitive explanation for the move. Instead, he acknowledged that he did not know what was driving the price increase and asked others for their views. His post also included a disclaimer that it was not investment advice and encouraged readers to conduct their own research.

The $5,000 figure represents a personal prediction rather than a formal price target issued through a financial research report or valuation model. Ben-Sasson has previously framed his forecasts as personal predictions, including his earlier call for ZEC to exceed $1,200 by September 25.

ZEC Moves Beyond Earlier Target

ZEC's recent price action has brought renewed attention to Ben-Sasson's forecast. Market reports showed ZEC trading around the $1,400–$1,500 range after previously moving above $1,600 during the latest rally.

The move above $1,200 means the earlier September target has already been exceeded. The new $5,000 prediction, however, requires a substantially larger move from current levels.

Ben-Sasson's latest comments do not establish that ZEC will reach that level. They instead reaffirm his own expectation for where the cryptocurrency could trade by year-end.

Zcash Price Forecast Remains Uncertain

Ben-Sasson's comments also underscore the uncertainty surrounding the latest ZEC rally. While he said he remains on track with his prediction, he simultaneously acknowledged that he does not know the precise reason for the recent price increase.

As a result, the $5,000 figure remains a forward-looking prediction rather than an established market outcome. ZEC's eventual price will depend on trading conditions and developments between now and the end of the year, none of which can be determined from the prediction itself.

The key milestone now identified by Ben-Sasson is the $5,000 year-end target, leaving the remainder of 2026 as the period in which the prediction will be tested.

writer: Ethan Collins
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