Zcash Price History (ZEC)
Current price: $470.58 · 5-year history · Updated: 7/31/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $209.99 | $473.14 | $670.59 | $209.99 | +125.32% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Zcash in 2026
2026 was a year of strong rally for Zcash. Price opened at $209.99 and closed at $473.14 — an annual return of +125.32%. Within the year, prices ranged between $209.99 and $670.59 — a 219% range.
Zcash in Market Context
Market Position
Zcash (ZEC) ranks #15, placing it within the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with a current market cap of $7.90 B. Privacy coins like Zcash face regulatory pressure in several jurisdictions, carrying a distinct delisting risk.
Recent Price Action
At $470.58 (only 15% of the ATH of $3,191.93), Zcash is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Zcash has dropped −5.7%; over 30 days it has gained +19.9%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 63.6/100 places Zcash in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. MVRV at 85/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap.
Risk Profile
Privacy-coin risks: active delisting wave across regulated jurisdictions (Japan, South Korea, parts of the EU) — liquidity is concentrating on fewer exchanges. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($209.99) to ATH ($670.59), Zcash gained 219% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Zcash currently trades at 70.2% of its ATH and 124% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 3.2x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zcash all-time high?
Zcash's all-time high in our historical data is $670.59 on 5/20/2026. Currently Zcash trades at $470.58 — below the ATH (70.2% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Zcash all-time low?
Zcash's lowest price in the past 5 years was $209.99 on 3/13/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 124%.
How has Zcash performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: +125.32%. Across all 1 years in our data: +124.10% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).