Zcash PriceZEC/USD: $384.52

Today's Price Change: +30.68（8.67%）

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Zcash(ZEC) Price Today

The current price of Zcash(ZEC) is $384.52 USD, up 8.67% in the past 24 hours. Its market cap stands at $5.83 billion, with a circulating supply of 16.65 million ZEC and a 24-hour trading volume of $15,867.69 USD. The upward movement reflects increased buying activity and positive short-term market sentiment. ZEC prices are updated in real-time on the Bitrue crypto trading platform to reflect global market trends and investor participation.

Zcash Chart Performance

Track Zcash(ZEC) price performance in real time.

All Time High$701.76
High(24h)$392.77
Low(24h)$342.59
Price Change (1h)-0.03%
Price Change (24h)+8.67%
Price Change (7d)+7.83%

ZEC Price History

Date ComparisonLowHighAmount Change(%)
48H325.32386.22$56.75(+17.36%)
7 Days319.5384.8$27.86(+7.83%)
30 Days234.41384.8$149.09(+63.6%)
90 Days196.74384.8$92.02(+31.56%)

Zcash Market Data

Market Ranking16
Market Cap$5.83B
24h Volume$15,867.69
Circulating Supply16.65M ZEC
Maximum Supply21.00M ZEC

About Zcash (ZEC)

Whati is Zcash (ZEC)?

Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to send and receive transactions with enhanced confidentiality. Launched in 2016 by Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn and developed by the Electric Coin Company, Zcash was designed to offer an alternative to transparent blockchain transactions by introducing optional privacy through advanced cryptographic techniques.

As of the latest available data, Zcash has a circulating supply of approximately 16.28 million ZEC, with mining used as the primary method of issuance. The network operates on a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism, similar to Bitcoin, where miners validate transactions and secure the blockchain in exchange for block rewards.

How Does Zcash Work?

Zcash utilizes zero-knowledge proofs, specifically zk-SNARKs, to enable shielded transactions. This technology allows transaction details—such as sender, receiver, and amount—to remain private while still being verified on the blockchain.

There are two main types of transactions on the Zcash network:

Transparent transactions (similar to Bitcoin, publicly visible)
Shielded transactions (privacy-protected using cryptography)

This dual system gives users flexibility in choosing between transparency and privacy based on their needs.

Why Does Zcash Matter?

Zcash addresses a key limitation of many blockchain networks: lack of privacy. While most cryptocurrencies record all transaction data on a public ledger, Zcash provides an option for confidential transactions, which can be important for users who prioritize financial privacy.

Key use cases include:

Private peer-to-peer payments
Financial confidentiality for individuals and businesses
Use in regions where financial privacy is a concern

Ecosystem and Development

Zcash continues to evolve through protocol upgrades and community-driven development. The project is supported by the Electric Coin Company and the Zcash Foundation, both of which contribute to ongoing research, security improvements, and ecosystem growth.

Users can follow official updates via the Zcash website and technical documentation to stay informed about new features and network changes.

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Zcash Sources

Zcash price data is provided by CoinMarketCap and aggregated from leading cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide. Prices are updated in real time to reflect current market conditions.

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