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Zcash

Zcash

ZEC#12
$513.18+4.09%
$493.43
$515.8724h 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 16,809,266.5405448. The last known price of Zcash is 510.16852501 USD and is up 2.92 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 633 active market(s) with $293,619,909.46 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 83.9% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $16.08 on July 4, 2024, and the price has since risen 3,091% from that low.

YearOpenHighLowCloseChange
2026(YTD)$512.50$682.94$197.09$513.18+0.13%
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 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 Volatility Check: ZEC Tightens Into Range as 7-Day Slide Hits 9.45%

Zcash Volatility Check: ZEC Tightens Into Range as 7-Day Slide Hits 9.45%

Zcash is compressing into a narrowing band as hourly swings shrink against a persistent weekly decline. The spread between short-term and weekly performance…

Coinlib Research·31 July 2026Read more
Zcash Trades 85% Below ATH Despite 30-Day Rally, Range Dynamics Assessed

Zcash Trades 85% Below ATH Despite 30-Day Rally, Range Dynamics Assessed

Zcash holds near $473 after a 30-day gain of 18.43%, yet remains 85.2% below its 2016 all-time high. The 7-day pullback of 8.04% contrasts with the broader…

Coinlib Research·30 July 2026Read more
Zcash Slides 4% as Top 10 Peers Hold Steady in Mixed Session

Zcash Slides 4% as Top 10 Peers Hold Steady in Mixed Session

Zcash posts the steepest 24-hour decline among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, dropping 4.12% while most large-cap peers trade nearly flat.

Coinlib Research·29 July 2026Read more

Zcash News

Pi Network (PI) Slips 5% Daily, But Community Sentiment Remains Strongly Bullish - CryptoRank

Pi Network (PI) Slips 5% Daily, But Community Sentiment Remains Strongly Bullish CryptoRank

CryptoRank·2h ago

ZEC Price Outperforms Bitcoin 17x in Relative Terms Amid Tightening Supply - The Crypto Times

ZEC Price Outperforms Bitcoin 17x in Relative Terms Amid Tightening Supply The Crypto Times

The Crypto Times·6h ago

Zcash Price prediction: NU7 Vote News Sends $ZEC Toward $525 - Coin Gabbar

Zcash Price prediction: NU7 Vote News Sends $ZEC Toward $525 Coin Gabbar

Coin Gabbar·8h ago

ZEC, CRCL, COIN, GLXY, XRP In Focus: Over 200 Crypto Firms Press Senate For CLARITY Act Vote - Stocktwits

ZEC, CRCL, COIN, GLXY, XRP In Focus: Over 200 Crypto Firms Press Senate For CLARITY Act Vote Stocktwits

Stocktwits·10h ago

Zcash weekly forecast: Elevated volatility and overbought signals set tentative tone - Traders Union

Zcash weekly forecast: Elevated volatility and overbought signals set tentative tone Traders Union

Traders Union·13h ago

Patience Could Pay Off: Why the Coming Crypto Bull Market May Send These Top 5 Altcoins Soaring 20x - Bitget

Patience Could Pay Off: Why the Coming Crypto Bull Market May Send These Top 5 Altcoins Soaring 20x Bitget

Bitget·15h ago

Zcash Ecosystem Mapping - paragraph.com

Zcash Ecosystem Mapping paragraph.com

paragraph.com·1d ago

XRP, Bitcoin Whales Are Accumulating—Is the Bear Market Nearly Over? - Decrypt

XRP, Bitcoin Whales Are Accumulating—Is the Bear Market Nearly Over? Decrypt

Decrypt·1d ago

Zcash ZEC (ZEC-USD) Live Price, News, Chart and Price History - Yahoo Finance - Yahoo Finance Singapore

Zcash ZEC (ZEC-USD) Live Price, News, Chart and Price History - Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance Singapore

Yahoo Finance Singapore·1d ago

Coinbase Helps DOJ Freeze $3.8M in Scam Crypto - CoinMarketCap

Coinbase Helps DOJ Freeze $3.8M in Scam Crypto CoinMarketCap

CoinMarketCap·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 16,809,266.

What is the current price of Zcash?

Zcash is currently priced at $513.18, up 4.09% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #12 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, ZEC is up 12.36%.

What is Zcash's market cap?

Zcash has a market capitalization of $8.63B. The 24-hour trading volume is $295.13M, reflecting the total value of ZEC traded across all exchanges in the last day.