Cypherpunk Technologies Zcash Purchase 2025: $28M Bet on Privacy Amid Market Dip

One firm's betting big on privacy while the rest of the crypto market shivers. Cypherpunk Technologies, the Winklevoss-backed digital asset treasury, just dropped another $28 million into Zcash (ZEC), defying the broader market correction.

Cypherpunk Technologies Zcash Purchase 2025 Details

According to a Tuesday press release, the Nasdaq-listed firm purchased 56,418 ZEC at an average price of $514.02. This brings their total stash to 290,062 ZEC, valued at roughly $151.9 million. They now control about 1.76% of the entire circulating supply.

It's a bold move that's paying off. While major tokens like Bitcoin and Ether dropped over 22% in Q4 2025, ZEC has skyrocketed more than 1,200% since September. With a cost basis of $334.41 per token, Cypherpunk is one of the few institutional players sitting on massive unrealized gains right now.

The Road to 5% Network Ownership

Chief Investment Officer Will McEvoy stated the company is executing its goal to accumulate 5% of the Zcash network. He noted that the market is finally "repricing the societal importance of privacy." This aggressive accumulation contrasts with other firms like Prenetics, which recently halted Bitcoin buys to focus on its core health business amid the crypto downturn.