Zcash jumps as first US spot ETF sparks institutional buying
Zcash surged more than 6,300% from its 2024 lows, moving from about $16 to above $1,000 in early September 2026, lifting market cap to nearly $17B.
Zcash, the privacy-focused token, was trading around $16 during its 2024 lows before surging past $1,000 in early September 2026, a rise of more than 6,300% that lifted its market capitalization to nearly $17B. For context, that marked one of the most violent recoveries seen in crypto markets.