Deep Dive
1. Zcash Privacy Crackdown (Bullish Impact)
Overview: On December 9, Arkham announced it had labeled 53% of Zcash transactions ($420B volume), challenging the coin’s privacy claims. This showcases Arkham’s advanced blockchain analytics, a core product selling point.
What this means: The news validated Arkham’s tech in a high-profile use case (privacy coins), attracting traders betting on increased demand for its intelligence tools. Zcash’s 5% price drop on the same day highlighted Arkham’s market-moving potential.
What to watch: Regulatory reactions to privacy coin tracking and adoption of Arkham’s Zcash tools by exchanges/institutions.
2. Technical Rebound Signals (Mixed Impact)
Overview: ARKM’s RSI14 (38.18) exited “oversold” territory, while the MACD histogram turned positive (+0.0021) for the first time since November 25.
What this means: Traders interpreted this as a bullish reversal signal after ARKM’s 30-day -30% drop. The price also reclaimed its 7-day SMA ($0.227), suggesting short-term momentum.
Key level: A sustained break above the 30-day SMA ($0.262) could confirm a trend reversal.
3. Altcoin Liquidity Rotation (Bullish Impact)
Overview: Spot trading volumes surged 45.65% weekly, with derivatives activity hitting $1.1T (+78% daily). While Bitcoin dominance remains high (58.57%), capital rotated into high-beta tokens like ARKM.
What this means: Analytics tokens (e.g., GRT, ARKM) often lead during alt rallies. ARKM’s low market cap ($53.5M) amplified volatility, attracting speculative flows.
Conclusion
ARKM’s bounce reflects a mix of product news, technical triggers, and improving risk appetite in altcoins. While the Zcash milestone strengthens its long-term value proposition, the token remains 89% below its all-time high, highlighting residual risks.
Key watch: Whether ARKM holds above $0.25 (Fib 23.6% level) – a break could target $0.30, while rejection may retest $0.20 support.