Bitcoin Steadies Near $79,000 While Zcash Surges 43% on Grayscale ETF Milestone

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Bitcoin dipped to approximately $77,600 on Tuesday before recovering most of its losses, ending the day largely flat. Meanwhile, Zcash posted a notable weekly gain of around 43%, outperforming the broader crypto market. Grayscale's newly launched Zcash-focused fund reached a significant milestone, crossing $500 million in assets. The developments highlight diverging momentum across different digital assets amid an uncertain market environment.

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