Zcash (ZEC) has surged by approximately 60% over the past 30 days, contrasting with Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), which have seen minor declines. Market expert Alex Cardichi highlights potential catalysts for these cryptocurrencies that could trigger a market upswing before the end of May. Cardichi notes that Bitcoin's trajectory could be influenced by an anticipated update on the U.S. government's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which holds around 328,000 seized coins. A positive announcement could propel Bitcoin towards the $100,000 mark. Meanwhile, Solana's upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, expected in the third quarter, could enhance its appeal to financial institutions, potentially boosting its value. Zcash's recent performance follows the departure of its original developer's engineering team, who formed a new entity, Zodl, and secured $25 million in funding. This development has fueled optimism about Zcash's future, with Cardichi suggesting that further updates on its development roadmap could drive the coin towards its previous all-time high of $880.