Zcash: Privacy-focused cryptocurrency with zero-knowledge cryptography.
Zcash, derived from Zerocoin, enhances Bitcoin anonymity using zk-SNARKs for private transactions, with a 21 million unit supply.
Why is ZEC down today?
ZEC fell 1.6% over 24 hours while the top 1000 coins by market cap were flat at +0.0% and BTC rose +0.1%, so the decline was specific to the coin, at -1.6 percentage points versus the market. Trading volume was 1.1x its 30-day median, and an accumulation signal was active, meaning volume rose while the price range stayed narrow. Perpetual futures showed funding at 0.0161% per 8h and open interest down 1.1% over 24h, with $2.06M in long liquidations and $1.19M in short liquidations. A news feed headline published 2026-11-07 23:00 UTC says Zcash activated NU7 with a 25-second block target and a new fee reserve, but the facts do not link this headline to the price move. Whale exchange flows and token unlocks within 7 days are not in our data, so the cause of the move is not visible in cmc.io data.
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| Signals over the past 12 months | A week later | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ▲Bounce after a dropBounce after a drop | ▲ Likely up | +4.6%usually +4.6% | 12 |
| ◆Sharp rallySharp rally | ◆ Neutral | −0.0%usually −0.0% | 3 |
| ◆New monthly highNew monthly high | ◆ Not enough data | — | 1 |
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View moreWhat is Zcash (ZEC)?
Zcash is a digital currency that originated from the Zerocoin project, which aimed to enhance privacy for Bitcoin users. The Zerocoin protocol was later refined and evolved into Zerocash, resulting in the creation of Zcash in 2016. Zcash employs advanced cryptography called zk-SNARKs to encrypt the details of shielded transactions, ensuring the privacy of the sender, receiver, and transaction amount. Like Bitcoin, Zcash has a capped supply of 21 million coins. The company is led by CEO Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn, with cryptographer Matthew D. Green from Johns Hopkins University as part of the founding team. Investor Roger Ver was among Zcash's early backers.
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Zcash FAQ
What is Zcash (ZEC)?+
Our coin page describes Zcash as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency with zero-knowledge cryptography. This is a project description from the coin page, not a verified claim.
When was Zcash (ZEC) launched?+
Zcash (ZEC) launched on 2016-10-29.
What is the circulating supply of Zcash (ZEC)?+
As of 2026-11-08 21:35 UTC, Zcash (ZEC) has a circulating supply of 15.89M ZEC and a total supply of 15.91M ZEC. The circulating supply is 99.9% of the total supply.
What is the maximum supply of Zcash (ZEC)?+
The maximum supply of Zcash (ZEC) is not in our data.
What is the market cap of Zcash (ZEC)?+
As of 2026-11-08 21:35 UTC, the market cap of Zcash (ZEC) is $19.43B and the price is $1,223.04. Zcash is ranked 10th on cmc.io.
Where can Zcash (ZEC) be traded?+
Zcash (ZEC) is listed on MEXC, Binance, OKX, Bybit, Gate.io, Ourbit, KuCoin and Bitget. This list is not ranked and is not a recommendation.
What is the all-time high of Zcash (ZEC)?+
The all-time high of Zcash (ZEC) was $5,941.80 on 2026-09-26. As of 2026-11-08 21:35 UTC, the price is -79.4% from that high.
How can I buy Zcash (ZEC)?+
Zcash (ZEC) is listed on MEXC, Binance, OKX, Bybit, Gate.io, Ourbit, KuCoin and Bitget. The cmc.io "How to buy ZEC" page ranks these exchanges by the fee after cmc.io cashback.
How to buy ZECZcash price live information
As of now, Zcash is trading at 1 164.52522 USD, with a 24-hour trading volume of approximately 686.66M USD. The ZEC to USD price is updated in real time. Over the past 24 hours, Zcash has decreased by 7.9%. It remains the top-ranked cryptocurrency on CMC.IO, with a market capitalization of about 18.50B USD. Currently, there are 15 886 821 ZEC in circulation out of a maximum supply of 15 905 531 ZEC.
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