ZCASH PRICE TODAY

Zcash (ZEC) Price

Zcash is a proof-of-work cryptocurrency that supports transparent and shielded transactions. Shielded transactions use zero-knowledge proofs to protect transaction details, while transparent transactions remain publicly visible on the blockchain.

Track the Zcash price, market capitalization, trading volume and circulating supply. The live snapshot and Zcash price chart below show the latest available ZEC market data in your selected currency.

ZCASH PRICE CHART

Zcash Price Over Time

Explore how the Zcash ZEC price has changed across different periods. Select a timeframe to compare short-term movements with the token’s longer market history.

The chart displays the Zcash price in your selected currency. Hover over or select a point to view the recorded price, percentage change and trading volume for that interval.

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PRICE PERFORMANCE

Zcash Price Performance

Compare how the Zcash price has changed over one day, one week, one month and one year. Each result measures the difference between the latest available price and the first valid price recorded during that period.

One Day Current $1,162.37
▼ -4.98%
Period low $1,153.12
Period high $1,249.69
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One Week Current $1,162.37
▲ +0.86%
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One Month Current $1,162.37
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One Year Current $1,162.37
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Market data: CoinGecko Selected currency: USD

MARKET CONTEXT

Why Is Zcash Going Down Today?

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Zcash is trading at $1,162.37 USD, down 4.98% over the past 24 hours. It has traded between $1,153.12 and $1,249.69, while trading volume has increased by 61.28% compared with the previous 24-hour period.

Pressure on ZEC can come from weaker liquidity, reduced exchange access, miner selling, regulatory developments affecting privacy-focused assets or softer activity across the Zcash ecosystem. Wider crypto-market weakness can add to that pressure, although price data alone cannot identify one confirmed cause.

Relevant Factors

  1. 1
    Spot Demand

    Changes in buying and selling pressure can move ZEC quickly. Stronger demand can support the price, while persistent selling across major markets can place pressure on it.

  2. 2
    Trading Volume and Liquidity

    Trading volume shows how much participation supports a ZEC move. Lower liquidity can make the market more sensitive to large orders and sharper short-term price changes.

  3. 3
    Exchange Access

    Listings, delistings and trading restrictions can affect where ZEC is available and how easily it can be bought or sold, particularly across regulated markets.

  1. 4
    Broader Crypto Market

    ZEC often moves alongside Bitcoin and the wider crypto market. Broad rallies can support demand, while risk-off conditions may place additional pressure on privacy-focused assets.

  2. 5
    Mining and Supply

    New ZEC enters circulation through mining rewards. Changes in issuance, miner activity and the amount of ZEC available for sale can influence short-term market supply.

  3. 6
    Network and Privacy Activity

    Network upgrades, wallet support and use of shielded transactions can affect interest in Zcash. Their market impact depends on how users, developers and trading platforms respond.

COIN INSIDER REPORTING

Zcash News Today

Read the latest Coin Insider reporting on the Zcash price, network development, shielded transactions, regulation, exchange access and other developments affecting ZEC.

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