$378.57 | Current price |
|---|---|
$6.30B | Market cap |
↑+19.32% | 24h change |
↑+1,040.68% | 1y change |
Zcash market overview
Price data
$378.57 | Current price |
|---|---|
$3,191.93 ↓-88.14% | All-time high (Oct 29, 2016) |
$6.30B | Market cap |
$837.78M ↑+43.97% | Transaction volume (24h) |
Price performance
+19.32% | Day |
|---|---|
+59.67% | Week |
+77.72% | Month |
+1,040.68% | Year |
About Zcash
What is Zcash?
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) to enable optionally fully shielded transactions. These transactions can be verified without revealing the sender, recipient, or amount. Built on Bitcoin’s codebase, Zcash pairs Bitcoin-level security with a choice between transparent and shielded addresses.
Sector | Privacy |
Key feature | Shielded Transactions (zk-SNARKs) |
Founder | Zooko Wilcox, Electric Coin Company |
Published | 2016 |
Social media | 60,922 |
Links |
Blockchain | Zcash Blockchain |
Consensus mechanism | Proof of Work |
Staking | No |
Open source | Yes |
Energy consumption | High |
Transactions per second | 20 TPS |
Price performance of Zcash
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | -30% |
| 2025 | +809% |
| 2024 | +102% |
| 2023 | -24% |
| 2022 | -75% |
| 2021 | +139% |
| 2020 | +126% |
Monthly price performance
| Selection | Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -35.7 | -35.6 | +2.9 | +63.7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | -30.1 | |
| 2025 | -24.3 | -16.9 | +2.8 | -8.1 | +40.5 | -17.0 | -4.2 | +4.2 | +79.5 | +377.5 | +33.4 | +14.7 | +808.6 | |
| 2024 | -21.5 | +25.9 | +5.8 | -25.6 | +19.4 | -24.3 | +57.9 | +3.2 | -12.0 | +32.1 | +42.7 | +5.8 | +102.0 |
Highlights
Average annual price performance
Best year
Worst year
Frequently asked questions about Zcash
What is the current price of Zcash?
The current price of Zcash is $378.57. Over the past 24 hours, the price is up 19.32%, with a trading volume of $837.78M. Zcash is the 19th largest cryptocurrency by market cap, currently at $6.30B.
What was the all-time high of Zcash?
The Zcash (ZEC) cryptocurrency all-time high is $3,191.93. This price was reached on Oct 29, 2016. The current price is $378.57, a difference of -88.14% from the all-time high.
Why is Zcash rising?
The increase in Zcash's price can be attributed to a variety of factors. These include changes in market sentiment, the liquidation of positions, investor activity, relevant news, or other external influences.
Is it worth investing in Zcash?
Zcash (ZEC) has risen by 1,040.68% over the past 12 months, making it a good investment over that period. Whether this trend continues depends on many external factors, including supply and demand. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Where can I buy Zcash?
Among the best places to buy Zcash are Kraken, Coinbase and OKX. Our crypto exchange comparison helps you find the best fit. For the lowest overall price, check our price comparison (buy Zcash).
Which Zcash wallet is the best?
Two of the best hardware wallets for Zcash are the Ledger Stax (easiest to use) and the BitBox02 (best-in-class security). Our crypto wallet comparison helps you find the best fit.
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