Information about Zcash
- NameZcash
- SymbolZEC
- Price$556
- Market capitalization$9,359,986,373
- 24h volume$706,158,049
- Circulating supply16,829,007
- Total supply16,829,007
- Max supply21,000,000
- Market pairs634
- 1h change0.80%
- 24h change10.31%
- 7d change12.00%
- CoinMarketCap rank#11
- Genesis dateOct 28, 2016
Last updated: August 20, 2026
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How to buy Zcash
You can buy and trade Zcash on several cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees, supported countries and security before depositing. Here are exchange reviews from our team:
- Buy Zcash on Decrypt — read our review
- Buy Zcash on Gate IO — read our review
- Buy Zcash on Kraken — read our review
- Buy Zcash on HTX — read our review
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What is Zcash (ZEC)?
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…
What is the current price of Zcash?
As of August 20, 2026, Zcash trades at $556, with a 24-hour change of 10.31%.
Where can I buy Zcash?
Zcash can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees and security in our exchange reviews before buying.