Zcash Price
ZEC · #14 by market cap
+0.74% 1h +18.52% 7d +4.00% 30d +1,106.98% 1y
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Zcash — key takeaways
- Zcash (ZEC) trades at $511.93 and ranks #14 by market capitalisation, with a market cap of $8.58B.
- It is trading 84.0% below its all-time high of $3,192 set in October 2016, and 3,084% above its all-time low.
- ZEC is +4.00% over 30 days and +1,106.98% over the past year.
- Roughly 80% of the capped 21,000,000 ZEC maximum supply is now in circulation.
- 24-hour volume of $940.04M equals 11.0% of market cap — a high liquidity profile, supporting active two-way trading.
- Sector: Privacy Coins, Layer 1 (L1), Near Protocol Ecosystem.
At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.
What’s moving Zcash
Zcash (ZEC) is trading at $511.93, +18.52%% over the past week and +4.00%% over the month, as of Jun 17, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Zcash from the DMC News desk.
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Technical snapshot
Derived from 365-day price history200d MA: $375.43
Indicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
ZEC weekly price chart (1 year)
+1,068.9% 1YEach candle is one week. The body spans the week's open and close (green when it closed higher, red when lower); the wick marks the weekly high and low. Data is real weekly OHLC from Binance (ZEC/USDT), with weekly USD volume below.
Zcash price prediction 2026–2035
Model-basedOur quantitative model projects Zcash (ZEC) price scenarios from its 130.0% annualised volatility and an upward 300% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $511.93, the base case points to roughly $614.44 by end of 2026 and $3,539 by 2035 (a bull case near $7,300, a bear case near $1,133).
| Year | Bear | Base | Bull | Base ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $369.70 | $614.44 | $996.85 | +20% |
| 2027 | $275.37 | $838.66 | $1,719 | +64% |
| 2028 | $351.02 | $1,097 | $2,262 | +114% |
| 2029 | $443.14 | $1,385 | $2,856 | +171% |
| 2030 | $543.27 | $1,698 | $3,502 | +232% |
| 2035 | $1,133 | $3,539 | $7,300 | +591% |
A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press ZEC toward $1,133 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.
Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts ZEC near $3,539 by 2035 — about +591% versus today.
A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift ZEC toward $7,300 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.
How this forecast is calculated
The projection is generated algorithmically from Zcash's own price history — there is no human price target. We measure realised volatility from up to a year of the asset's own price history (daily where available, otherwise weekly) and anchor a base annual growth rate to recent momentum, then decay that rate toward a conservative long-run baseline (compounding compresses as an asset matures). Bear and bull bands widen with volatility scaled by the square root of the horizon, and the bear case is floored to remain realistic. Outputs are rounded scenario estimates, not guarantees.
Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and these model-based scenarios can be wrong by a wide margin. Do your own research.
Zcash price returns & market statistics
Zcash (ZEC) trades at $511.93, ranked #14 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | +0.7% |
| 24 hours | -2.4% |
| 7 days | +18.5% |
| 30 days | +4.0% |
| 90 days | +95.3% |
| 1 year | +1,107.0% |
| From all-time high | -84.0% |
| From all-time low | +3,083.6% |
| Market cap | $8.58B #14 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $8.85B |
| 24h trading volume | $940.04M |
| Volume / market cap | 11.0% |
| Market dominance | 0.38% |
| Circulating supply | 16.77M ZEC 80% |
| Total supply | 16.77M ZEC |
| Max supply | 21.00M ZEC |
| All-time high | $3,192 Oct 29, 2016 |
| All-time low | $16.08 Jul 5, 2024 |
Understanding Zcash
What is Zcash (ZEC)?
Zcash (ZEC) is a decentralised-finance protocol token, used for governance and to align incentives across a permissionless financial application such as lending, trading or yield. Its value tends to track the protocol's usage, total value locked and fee generation. As of June 2026, Zcash is the #14 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $511.93.
How does Zcash work?
The protocol runs as a set of audited smart contracts that anyone can use without intermediaries. Token holders typically govern parameters — fees, supported assets, incentives — and in some designs receive a share of protocol revenue, aligning their interests with long-term usage.
What drives the Zcash price?
Zcash's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. With a capped maximum supply of 21.00M ZEC (80% already circulating), scarcity is a structural part of the story — fresh demand has to compete for a limited float. On the demand side, the main forces are the broader crypto market cycle (assets tend to rise and fall together with Bitcoin and overall liquidity), real usage and adoption of the protocol, macro conditions such as interest rates and risk appetite, and project-specific catalysts like upgrades, listings, partnerships or regulation. At roughly 84% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.
Is Zcash a good investment in 2026?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Zcash offers exposure to a specific corner of the crypto market with its own adoption thesis, but every cryptocurrency carries real risk: prices are highly volatile, drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal, and outcomes depend on execution, competition and an evolving regulatory landscape. A reasonable approach is to size any position to what you can afford to lose, treat the model-based scenarios above as illustrations rather than promises, and weigh Zcash's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.
Sentiment & community signals
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Where to trade Zcash
10 exchanges · sorted by volume| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binance | ZEC/USDT | $507.93 | Trade ↗ |
| 2 | Coinbase Exchange | ZEC/USD | $508.55 | Trade ↗ |
| 3 | Toobit | ZEC/USDT | $507.90 | Trade ↗ |
| 4 | YoBit | ZEC/BTC | $504.98 | Trade ↗ |
| 5 | KuCoin | ZEC/USDT | $508.04 | Trade ↗ |
| 6 | XT.COM | ZEC/USDT | $507.65 | Trade ↗ |
| 7 | Binance | ZEC/USDC | $507.88 | Trade ↗ |
| 8 | OKX | ZEC/USDT | $507.94 | Trade ↗ |
| 9 | Pionex | ZEC/USDT | $507.72 | Trade ↗ |
| 10 | Kraken | ZEC/USD | $508.07 | Trade ↗ |
Trust score reflects exchange liquidity, age, and order book depth (CoinGecko methodology). External links are not endorsements — always verify the exchange in your jurisdiction.
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Compared to peers
Normalised · max = 100
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Each axis is scaled to the largest value across the compared coins (= 100). Larger polygons indicate higher overall metrics. "Stability" is the inverse of 30-day volatility.
Tokenomics & supply
Max supply: 21,000,000 ZEC- Circulating 16,768,513 ZEC 79.9%
- Issued but locked 895 ZEC 0.0%
- Yet to be issued 4,230,592 ZEC 20.1%
Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 21,000,000 ZEC. Genesis year: 2016.
Zcash price analysis
At $511.93, Zcash (ZEC) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 84.0% below the record high of $3,192, and roughly 3,084% above the all-time low of $16.08.
Momentum-wise, ZEC has traded broadly sideways over the past month (+18.52% (7d), +4.00% (30d), +1,106.98% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 11.0% of market cap, turnover is high, signalling active two-way trading. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.
What drives the price of Zcash?
As a privacy coin, demand for ZEC reflects the value users place on confidential transactions, balanced against regulatory pressure that has led some exchanges to delist privacy assets.
Because the supply of Zcash is hard-capped at 21,000,000 ZEC, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.
Like nearly all crypto assets, ZEC also trades with a strong correlation to Bitcoin and to overall risk appetite. Macro liquidity, US-dollar strength, interest-rate expectations, regulatory headlines and new exchange listings can all move the price independently of project fundamentals.
Risks & considerations
- High volatility. Zcash can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone ZEC has moved about 1,107%.
- Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
- Delisting risk. Regulatory pressure on privacy assets has led some exchanges to remove them, reducing liquidity.
- Not advice. Only allocate capital you can afford to lose, and consider consulting a licensed financial adviser. Nothing on this page is personalised investment advice.
About Zcash
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses trustless zero-knowledge proofs to enable fully encrypted transactions while maintaining blockchain transparency and security. It was the first cryptocurrency to implement zero-knowledge encryption for private peer-to-peer payments, addressing the fundamental privacy gap in traditional cryptocurrencies that expose transaction details publicly.
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With a fixed supply of 21 million ZEC and a halving schedule similar to Bitcoin, Zcash allows users to prove transactions are valid without revealing sensitive information like wallet balances, transaction amounts, or participant identities, making it suitable for everyday payments, long-term savings, and cross-border money transfers where financial confidentiality matters.
The protocol operates on its own blockchain currently using Proof-of-Work consensus, though it's evolving toward Proof-of-Stake through the planned "Crosslink" upgrade to enhance security, scalability, and energy efficiency. Zcash employs trustless zero-knowledge proofs (Halo) within its Orchard shielded pool to verify transactions without revealing sender, receiver, or amount information.
Users can choose between transparent public transactions and shielded private transactions through Unified Addresses, which work with both types. The network is faster and cheaper than Bitcoin, with new blocks mined every 75 seconds and transaction fees typically just a fraction of a cent. Privacy adoption has surged in 2025, with over 30% of total ZEC supply now held in fully shielded pools.
Zcash was created by a group of scientists in 2013 who initially proposed Zerocoin as a privacy extension to Bitcoin before building a standalone protocol. The ecosystem operates with a self-funded development model where block rewards support independent teams through the Zcash Community Grants Committee and a new Coinholder-Controlled Fund.
Frequently asked questions about Zcash
What is Zcash (ZEC)?
Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #14 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Privacy Coins and Layer 1 (L1) category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.
When was Zcash launched?
Zcash launched on October 28, 2016, making it approximately 9.6 years old. Since then, the project has developed an ecosystem of users, developers, and applications around the ZEC token.
How does Zcash work?
Zcash secures its blockchain through Equihash-based consensus. Network participants validate transactions and produce new blocks according to protocol rules. Block production, transaction fees, and token issuance follow a deterministic schedule defined in the underlying codebase.
How much Zcash is in circulation?
There are currently 16,768,513 ZEC in circulation out of a maximum supply of 21,000,000, meaning approximately 79.9% of the total ZEC that will ever exist has been issued. New tokens enter circulation through the protocol's pre-defined emission schedule.
What is the all-time high price of Zcash?
Zcash reached an all-time high of $3,192 on October 29, 2016. Currently the price sits 84% below this peak. All-time highs are useful benchmarks for assessing the asset's historical price range, but past performance does not predict future results.
How can I buy Zcash?
Zcash (ZEC) is traded on most major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit, and Bitstamp. Availability depends on your jurisdiction and the exchange's listings. After purchase, many users transfer their ZEC to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
Is Zcash a good investment?
Cryptocurrencies, including Zcash, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, ZEC has gained approximately 1107% of its value. Whether Zcash is appropriate for a given portfolio depends on the investor's individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial situation. Always research the project's fundamentals, understand the risks, and only allocate capital you can afford to lose. This page provides market data only, not personalised investment advice. Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
How is Zcash different from Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) was the first cryptocurrency, designed primarily as a digital store of value and peer-to-peer payment network with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Zcash (ZEC) focuses on privacy coins use cases, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while Zcash's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.
What is the market cap of Zcash?
Zcash (ZEC) has a market capitalisation of approximately $8.58B, which ranks it #14 among all cryptocurrencies. Market cap is calculated as the circulating supply multiplied by the current price and is the most common way to compare the relative size of cryptocurrencies. It updates continuously as the price moves.
What determines the price of Zcash?
The price of Zcash (ZEC) is set continuously by supply and demand across global exchanges. The main factors are its circulating and maximum supply, trading volume and liquidity, overall crypto-market sentiment, its correlation with Bitcoin, regulatory developments, and real adoption of the underlying network. Because the market trades 24 hours a day, the price can change at any moment.
What is the Zcash price prediction?
No one can reliably predict the future price of Zcash or any cryptocurrency. Where sufficient history is available, this page shows a model-based forecast range derived from historical volatility and trend — it should be read as a scenario illustration, not a target or a promise. Crypto prices are highly volatile and shaped by events no model can foresee, so always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Is Zcash safe?
"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Zcash (ZEC), and price risk. For custody, use reputable exchanges and consider a self-custody hardware wallet for larger amounts, and never share your private keys or seed phrase. For price, every cryptocurrency is volatile and can lose value quickly, so only commit capital you can afford to lose. Being listed on major exchanges is not an endorsement or a guarantee against loss.
Can I stake Zcash?
Zcash uses a Proof-of-Work design, so it cannot be "staked" natively the way Proof-of-Stake coins can. Some exchanges offer lending or "earn" products on ZEC, but those carry counterparty risk and are different from protocol-level staking.
Latest project announcements
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general · Jul 12, 2019
Weekly Update (Community + Comms): -Engineering AMA *TODAY* -A bounty to add BLAKE2 into Istanbul -Zcash side-chains via FlyClient proofs -Product team updates And so much more: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/july-12-2019-weekly-update-community-comms/34077
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general · Jun 28, 2019
Weekly Update (Community + Comms): Special Edition - #Zcon1 Recap! https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/june-28-2019-weekly-update-community-comms/33948
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general · Jun 14, 2019
Weekly Update (Community + Comms): -Zcon1 takes place next week in Split, Croatia -Product updates, including current priorities -Q2 livestream available on our YouTube channel https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/june-14-2019-weekly-update-community-comms/33778
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general · May 17, 2019
Weekly Update (Community + Comms): -2.0.5 delayed, anticipate a Monday release -Transparency report published Full update: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/may-17-2019-weekly-update-community-comms/33532
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