2025-12-31 17:23:32

Privacy coin track again reports major news. Grayscale and Bitwise, two leading asset management firms, have successively submitted ZEC spot ETF applications to the US SEC, which is highly significant for privacy assets that have long been in a gray area.

As the most representative privacy coin, ZEC has long faced issues such as limited liquidity and difficulty in institutional allocation. Once approved, the ETF will completely change the game—providing retail investors with a convenient compliant holding tool, and more importantly, opening the door for traditional capital. Imagine funds and insurance institutions constrained by compliance restrictions, suddenly able to openly allocate ZEC exposure, with the influx of incremental capital potentially exceeding expectations.

The market generally believes this is a watershed moment for privacy coins moving from the fringe to mainstream finance. Even if SEC approval cycles are uncertain, just the signal of this application is enough to trigger a re-pricing of the outlook for privacy assets in the market.

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 19h ago

Grayscale and Bitwise are taking action, ZEC really has a chance to turn around this time. But over at the SEC... Honestly, do you think this will pass? Wait, if the ETF is really approved, the influx of institutional money, will retail investors still have a chance? Finally, someone is taking privacy coins seriously, about time. Basically, it's still a gamble on the SEC's attitude; one approval can change the entire race. Is ZEC going to rise? Let me take another look. The path to compliance is finally being paved, but this cycle might take longer than expected. This time, privacy assets will be different.

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SmartContractRebel

· 19h ago

ZEC this time really has potential. Grayscale and Bitwise taking action indicates that large funds are already betting on it, not just hype. Wait, can the SEC really approve it? It still feels a bit uncertain. Wow, privacy coins are about to turn things around? My previous positions are finally turning profitable. Honestly, this is just the beginning of compliance. When capital senses money, they will follow. Thinking back to the suppressed years, now the situation is finally brightening. Brothers, stay calm. Whether the ETF gets approved or not is still uncertain. Don't get caught off guard. This time is truly different. Institutional endorsement is the strongest support. However, how far ZEC can go still depends on future regulatory attitudes. The idea of an influx of new capital is a bit too optimistic, but it is indeed a good signal. This is what Web3 should look like. Compliance is the key to success.

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On-ChainDiver

· 19h ago

ZEC is about to take off, GrayScale and Bitwise are taking action together, SEC will probably have to seriously consider it --- Still debating about ZEC, now there's a compliant channel, institutional funds are about to enter the market --- Honestly, if the ETF gets approved, the entire privacy coin sector could turn around, not just ZEC --- This is the right path, compliant privacy coins have a future --- Wait, will the SEC really open the door for privacy coins? Seems a bit unrealistic --- Increased capital inflow... sounds great, but it depends on what the SEC thinks, too many variables --- GrayScale and Bitwise are both moving, definitely a signal --- The privacy coin path has been blocked for so long, finally someone is giving it a push, ZEC should rebound --- Is it a bit early to enter now? Let's wait for the approval results --- Once traditional capital comes in, it's a whole different level, this time is truly different

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MeaninglessGwei

· 19h ago

Grayscale and Bitwise are teaming up; are they trying to turn ZEC around? The real story will be when the SEC reacts... but this signal is indeed strong. Privacy coins are finally making it to the mainstream; it was long overdue. Can ZEC break out in this wave? It mainly depends on approval. Once institutional investment opens up, retail investors will truly have a chance.

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ProbablyNothing

· 19h ago

ZEC this wave is about to take off, finally a major institution has come out to endorse it Grayscale and Bitwise double-barreled approach, SEC needs to take it seriously... but can this approval be fast Only compliant things can be put into institutional pockets, this logic makes sense Privacy coins are this hot potato, finally someone dares to take it on Wait, will the SEC approve or not, this is the key This time is really different, capital's sense is faster than regulation Will ZEC become a favorite in mainstream finance? I doubt it When big institutions move, retail investors can follow, I know this routine Privacy + compliance, sounds perfect, but the actual implementation... Let's wait until the day it gets truly approved, signals are just signals

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 19h ago

Grayscale and Bitwise are teaming up, and this time they are really pushing ZEC into the mainstream. Previously, those big institutions were stuck, but now with ETF protection, compliance issues are swept aside, and the potential is indeed huge. Wait, will the SEC still stick to their old stance, talking about privacy coins being used for money laundering and so on... I have some reservations. If ZEC actually gets approved this time, the entire privacy sector will need to be revalued, not just ZEC. To be honest, as soon as this signal appeared, the stock price started to price in expectations. We still have to wait for actual approval, so don’t be too optimistic. This is just capital making compromises within the compliance framework. Privacy coins are finally getting their day in the sun. Another story of "this time it’s really different"... we've heard this too many times before. Wow, traditional capital is coming in, and there will probably be a wave of institutional-level allocations. The biggest risk is the uncertainty on the SEC side. Does an ETF application mean approval? Not even close.

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ReverseFOMOguy

· 19h ago

Gray and Bitwise together? Is the SEC really about to loosen up this time? Wait, it's still too early to talk about a watershed moment. The US side has always been unpredictable, and until there's real action, don't get too excited. The opportunity for ZEC to turn around has arrived, but no matter how good the story is, the SEC still needs to give the green light for it to count. Honestly, privacy coins have always been a sensitive area. If they really start to approve this time, the privacy sector will take off directly. However, I bet the SEC will drag this out for at most another year, and there will definitely be some tricks along the way.

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