Zcash
ZEC#9| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.59% | +5.29% | +7.77% | -18.82% | +279.93% |
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Zcash Price History
Zcash (ZEC) reached its all-time high of $3,191.93 on October 28, 2016, and trades 59.3% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $16.08 on July 4, 2024, and the price has since risen 7,973% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $512.50 | $1,681.17 | $197.09 | $1,296.51 | +152.98% |
| 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% |
Zcash News
Zcash Co-Founders Clash Over Future of $125M Grant Fund - Bitcoin News
Zcash Co-Founders Clash Over Future of $125M Grant Fund Bitcoin News
Grayscale Credits Zcash’s 20% Developer Funding for a Decade of Innovation - Hokanews
Grayscale Credits Zcash’s 20% Developer Funding for a Decade of Innovation Hokanews
Zcash Defies Market Weakness Above $1,200 as Shorts Face Pressure - Crypto Economy
Zcash Defies Market Weakness Above $1,200 as Shorts Face Pressure Crypto Economy
Zcash co-founder proposes redirecting 8% of block rewards to network reserve - Crypto News
Zcash co-founder proposes redirecting 8% of block rewards to network reserve Crypto News
Zcash co-founder proposes ending grants funding, citing $125 million treasury - CoinDesk
Zcash co-founder proposes ending grants funding, citing $125 million treasury CoinDesk
Zcash Co-Founder Proposes Redirecting Block Subsidy to Network Sustainability Mechanism - Hokanews
Zcash Co-Founder Proposes Redirecting Block Subsidy to Network Sustainability Mechanism Hokanews
Zcash turns 10 as Grayscale credits developer funding for innovation - Crypto News
Zcash turns 10 as Grayscale credits developer funding for innovation Crypto News
Tuttle Files for Leveraged ETFs Including 2x Zcash - Coinfomania
Tuttle Files for Leveraged ETFs Including 2x Zcash Coinfomania
Cryptex Finance Files S-1 Amendment for BAGZ Multi-Crypto ETF Featuring XRP, SHIB and Zcash - Hokanews
Cryptex Finance Files S-1 Amendment for BAGZ Multi-Crypto ETF Featuring XRP, SHIB and Zcash Hokanews
3 AI Models Pick the Best Crypto to Hold Into Year-End: Solana, Zcash or Monero? - 24/7 Wall St.
3 AI Models Pick the Best Crypto to Hold Into Year-End: Solana, Zcash or Monero? 24/7 Wall St.
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 16,936,969.
What is the current price of Zcash?
Zcash is currently priced at $1,298.15, up 5.29% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #9 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, ZEC is up 7.77%.
What is Zcash's market cap?
Zcash has a market capitalization of $21.99B. The 24-hour trading volume is $860.58M, reflecting the total value of ZEC traded across all exchanges in the last day.
