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Zcash

Zcash

ZEC#12
$497.54-3.39%
$494.31
$519.0324h Range
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About Zcash

Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency . Users are able to generate ZEC through the process of mining. Zcash has a current supply of 16,813,996.5405448. The last known price of Zcash is 495.54380253 USD and is down -3.85 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 633 active market(s) with $290,698,870.06 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://z.cash/.

Zcash Markets

ExchangePairPriceVolume (24h)Trust
BinanceZEC/USDT$511.34$43.3Mgreen
KuCoinZEC/USDT$511.57$25.96Mgreen
ToobitZEC/USDT$511.50$16.35Mgreen
Coinbase ExchangeZEC/USD$511.70$13.61Mgreen
WhiteBITZEC/USDT$511.27$8.83Mgreen
XT.COMZEC/USDT$511.44$6.31Mgreen
KrakenZEC/USD$511.71$5.81Mgreen
OKXZEC/USDT$511.44$5.34Mgreen
PionexZEC/USDT$511.44$5.31Mgreen
PhemexZEC/USDT$511.13$3.76Mgreen
GateZEC/USDT$511.43$3.57Mgreen
HibtZEC/USDT$511.54$3.25Myellow
Niza.ioZEC/USD$511.71$2.91Mgreen
WEEXZEC/USDT$511.40$2.71Mgreen
BitDeltaZEC/USDT$511.40$2.56Myellow
CoinExZEC/USDT$511.10$2.22Mgreen
BitgetZEC/USDT$511.47$2.1Mgreen
BinanceZEC/USDC$511.21$1.8Mgreen
BitbabyZEC/USDT$511.34$1.52Mred
BitKanZEC/USDT$511.59$1.38Mgreen

Zcash Price History

Zcash (ZEC) reached its all-time high of $3,191.93 on October 28, 2016, and trades 84.4% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $16.08 on July 4, 2024, and the price has since risen 2,994% from that low.

YearOpenHighLowCloseChange
2026(YTD)$512.50$682.94$197.09$497.54-2.92%
2025$56.1306$698.80$29.2107$528.61+841.74%
2024$27.80$74.6838$18.2921$58.1922+109.32%
2023$37.24$50.17$24.07$26.94-27.66%
2022$150.13$210.59$34.90$37.25-75.19%
2021$56.81$319.75$56.81$146.52+157.91%
2020$27.95$97.67$24.62$64.03+129.09%
2019$60.70$113.67$26.76$27.46-54.76%
2018$517.76$753.31$49.41$56.75-89.04%
2017$48.08$673.95$27.24$479.64+897.59%
2016$19,077.47$19,077.47$34.27$47.80-99.75%

Analysis

Zcash Holds Top 10 Spot Despite Broader Market Drift

Zcash Holds Top 10 Spot Despite Broader Market Drift

Zcash secures the tenth position by market cap as most top coins trade flat to negative. Its 24-hour decline aligns with the market, while weekly momentum…

Coinlib Research·10 August 2026Read more
Zcash Volume Sits at 2.6% of Market Cap as Price Holds Near $512

Zcash Volume Sits at 2.6% of Market Cap as Price Holds Near $512

Zcash trades at $511.81 with a 0.60% daily gain, but turnover at 2.6% of market cap suggests cautious participation behind the move.

Coinlib Research·9 August 2026Read more
Zcash Posts 9.94% Weekly Gain as Multi-Timeframe Trend Builds

Zcash Posts 9.94% Weekly Gain as Multi-Timeframe Trend Builds

Zcash shows consistent gains across 24-hour, 7-day, and 30-day windows, indicating sustained upward momentum rather than a short-term spike.

Coinlib Research·8 August 2026Read more
Zcash Holds Near $504 After 9% Weekly Surge as Short-Term Momentum Cools

Zcash Holds Near $504 After 9% Weekly Surge as Short-Term Momentum Cools

Zcash trades at $503.66 after a 9.26% weekly gain, though hourly and daily momentum have turned slightly negative. Volume remains moderate relative to market…

Coinlib Research·7 August 2026Read more
Zcash Volatility Narrows as Price Coils Near $507 Despite 7-Day Gain

Zcash Volatility Narrows as Price Coils Near $507 Despite 7-Day Gain

Zcash displays a clear compression pattern as its 1-hour and 24-hour ranges tighten dramatically against a wider 7-day gain, suggesting a potential breakout…

Coinlib Research·6 August 2026Read more
Zcash Trades 84% Below Its 2016 All-Time High Despite a 12% Monthly Rise

Zcash Trades 84% Below Its 2016 All-Time High Despite a 12% Monthly Rise

Zcash has gained over 12% in the past 30 days, yet remains deeply discounted from its 2016 peak. The current price structure shows the asset hovering in a…

Coinlib Research·5 August 2026Read more
Zcash Outpaces Top 10 Rivals With 1.88% Daily Gain

Zcash Outpaces Top 10 Rivals With 1.88% Daily Gain

Zcash leads the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap with a 1.88% 24-hour rise, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum in relative daily performance while trading…

Coinlib Research·4 August 2026Read more
Zcash Volume Signals Cautious Participation Despite Quiet 0.56% Uptick

Zcash Volume Signals Cautious Participation Despite Quiet 0.56% Uptick

ZEC posts a modest gain while its turnover ratio paints a picture of restrained liquidity and measured conviction behind the move.

Coinlib Research·3 August 2026Read more
Zcash Outpaces Majors in 24h Rebound Yet Holds a Weekly Loss

Zcash Outpaces Majors in 24h Rebound Yet Holds a Weekly Loss

Zcash posted a 2.79% daily gain amid a broadly flat top-10 market, but the 7-day change remains negative at -2.78%, contrasting with a solid 10.94% 30-day…

Coinlib Research·2 August 2026Read more
Zcash Holds Near $460 as Weekly Slide Outpaces Broader Crypto Weakness

Zcash Holds Near $460 as Weekly Slide Outpaces Broader Crypto Weakness

Zcash trades flat on the hourly and daily timeframe but a 5.62% seven-day decline reveals building downside pressure. Volume trends offer limited confirmation…

Coinlib Research·1 August 2026Read more

Zcash News

Zcash stays above $500 as shielded supply shifts pools - grafa.com

Zcash stays above $500 as shielded supply shifts pools grafa.com

grafa.com·7h ago

Why are millions of ZEC moving while Zcash price stays locked near $500? - Invezz

Why are millions of ZEC moving while Zcash price stays locked near $500? Invezz

Invezz·8h ago

Zcash Price Faces Resistance Above $500 Despite Rising Ironwood Adoption - CryptoRank

Zcash Price Faces Resistance Above $500 Despite Rising Ironwood Adoption CryptoRank

CryptoRank·10h ago

Zcash Price Faces Resistance Above $500 Despite Rising Ironwood Adoption - Bitcoin World

Zcash Price Faces Resistance Above $500 Despite Rising Ironwood Adoption Bitcoin World

Bitcoin World·12h ago

Zcash Volatility: Breakout, Upgrades, Leverage Explained - CoinMarketCap

Zcash Volatility: Breakout, Upgrades, Leverage Explained CoinMarketCap

CoinMarketCap·14h ago

Zcash Shatters 9-Year Downtrend Against Bitcoin as Analysts Eye $130 Billion Target - finance.biggo.com

Zcash Shatters 9-Year Downtrend Against Bitcoin as Analysts Eye $130 Billion Target finance.biggo.com

finance.biggo.com·1d ago

Zcash ZEC Breaks 9-Year Bearish Trend vs Bitcoin - investx.fr

Zcash ZEC Breaks 9-Year Bearish Trend vs Bitcoin investx.fr

investx.fr·1d ago

Zcash breaks 9-year downtrend vs Bitcoin, signa... - Pluang

Zcash breaks 9-year downtrend vs Bitcoin, signa... Pluang

Pluang·1d ago

Zcash (ZEC) Breaks 9-Year Trend vs. Bitcoin (BTC): Why the Old Rules of Crypto Market Are 'Dead' - U.Today

Zcash (ZEC) Breaks 9-Year Trend vs. Bitcoin (BTC): Why the Old Rules of Crypto Market Are 'Dead' U.Today

U.Today·1d ago

Zcash (ZEC) Price Prediction: Can This Fresh Inverse Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Open a Path to $595? - Brave New Coin

Zcash (ZEC) Price Prediction: Can This Fresh Inverse Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Open a Path to $595? Brave New Coin

Brave New Coin·1d ago

Zcash FAQ

What is Zcash?

Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables confidential transactions. It uses advanced cryptographic techniques to allow users to shield transaction details, such as sender, recipient, and amount, while still maintaining a decentralized network. Launched in 2016, Zcash is designed to provide financial privacy and fungibility.

How does Zcash work?

Zcash uses zero-knowledge proofs, specifically zk-SNARKs, to verify transactions without revealing their contents. This allows the network to validate that a transaction is valid without disclosing the parties or amounts involved. Users can choose between transparent and shielded transactions, offering flexibility between privacy and transparency.

What is ZEC used for?

ZEC is the native cryptocurrency of the Zcash network. It is used to pay transaction fees and can be sent between users. ZEC also serves as a store of value and medium of exchange, with the option for private transactions. Additionally, ZEC is mined through a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, similar to Bitcoin.

How does Zcash differ from other cryptocurrencies?

Unlike Bitcoin, which has transparent transactions, Zcash offers optional privacy through shielded addresses. While Monero provides mandatory privacy, Zcash gives users the choice between transparent and shielded transactions. This flexibility, combined with its use of zk-SNARKs, makes Zcash unique among privacy coins.

What is Zcash (ZEC)?

Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency . Users are able to generate ZEC through the process of mining. Zcash has a current supply of 16,813,996.

What is the current price of Zcash?

Zcash is currently priced at $497.54, down 3.39% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #12 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, ZEC is up 1.66%.

What is Zcash's market cap?

Zcash has a market capitalization of $8.37B. The 24-hour trading volume is $293.04M, reflecting the total value of ZEC traded across all exchanges in the last day.