Zcash Price History (ZEC)
Current price: $1,552.13 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $209.99 | $1,524.25 | $1,524.25 | $209.99 | +625.87% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Zcash in 2026
2026 was a year of strong rally for Zcash. Price opened at $209.99 and closed at $1,524.25 — an annual return of +625.87%. Within the year, prices ranged between $209.99 and $1,524.25 — a 626% range.
Zcash in Market Context
Market Position
Zcash (ZEC) ranks #9, placing it within the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with a current market cap of $26.30 B. Privacy coins like Zcash face regulatory pressure in several jurisdictions, carrying a distinct delisting risk.
Recent Price Action
Current price $1,552.13 is at 49% of ATH ($3,191.93) — typical mid-cycle range with room in both directions. Over the last 7 days, Zcash has rallied a strong +38.4%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +181.4%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 68.6/100 places Zcash in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market 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. High 30-day volatility (+181.4%) elevates short-term risk — adjust position sizing accordingly.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($209.99) to ATH ($1,524.25), Zcash gained 626% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Zcash currently trades at 101.8% of its ATH and 639% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 7.3x — 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 $1,524.25 on 9/18/2026. Currently Zcash trades at $1,552.13 — above the ATH (101.8% 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 639%.
How has Zcash performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: +625.87%. Across all 1 years in our data: +639.14% 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).