#ZcashRises45%WeeklyToHighestSince2016 Zcash (ZEC) rose by more than 45% within one week, reaching levels it hadn’t seen since late 2016. The coin broke through the $1,200 mark and, in one trade, reached around $1,249.
This surge is linked to increased interest in privacy coins, higher inflows into Zcash’s ETF products, as well as rising speculation and the liquidation of short positions. ZEC’s market value climbed to more than $20 billion, making it one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Important: A 45% increase does not necessarily mean the rally will continue; after this big jump, strong pullbacks may occur due to profit-taking.
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💥 The World Cup hasn't started yet, and Atlético Madrid has already broken the bank.
The smoke from Guadalajara hasn't cleared, the drug lord has just been shot dead, and in the places where the gang has blocked roads and burned cars, the World Cup will be played in June—Mexico against South Korea is happening right here.
But in the world of capital, they only count money and don't watch the show.
For Atlético Madrid, the World Cup isn't about playing football; it's an asset revaluation conference.
Almada is anxious. The 24-year-old Argentine champion midfielder sits on the bench at Atlético, while Mourinho's Benfica directly inquires with a price tag of 20 million euros. Why? Because in a World Cup year, being an international player is hard currency. A player who can perform under the watchful eyes of Mexican drug lords can double his worth; a so-called genius sitting on the bench might end up worthless.
Almada wants to leave because he's afraid of missing out on matches and the World Cup. For players, this is the ultimate gamble that happens once every four years; for clubs, it's a matter of preserving asset value.
Now let's look at the cards Atlético Madrid is holding:
Alvarez, the mainstay of the World Cup champion, with Barcelona asking for a price? 200 million euros, no negotiations for less. Simeone, De Paul, Molina, Musso—six Argentine internationals in total, and Simeone has directly started an 'Argentina National Team B' training class. During the World Cup, if any of these players shine, their value will instantly double.
The club itself is also being eyed by capital. It just secured a 1.3 billion euro investment, with a valuation soaring to 2.5 billion euros, and annual revenue exceeding 400 million. Nike, Red Bull, and Saudi Airlines are lining up to throw money at them. During the World Cup, billions of eyes around the globe will be watching; this level of exposure cannot be bought, no matter how much you spend.
But the harshest reality is this:
Almada's dilemma is a microcosm of Atlético Madrid's situation. He wants to leave because he's afraid of missing the World Cup; the club wants to keep him because they're afraid of devaluation. The players' market values fluctuate entirely based on this one month.
If they win, the valuation will skyrocket; if they lose, they'll have several international players on the bench with diminished value, waiting for the next four years.
The World Cup hasn't started yet, but the poker table is already set. Do you think Atlético Madrid can win this hand?