Zcash launched in 2016 with a big goal: to bring privacy and security to cryptocurrency transactions. Unlike older coins where all activity is visible, Zcash introduced "shielded transactions" — meaning you could hide sender, receiver and amount if you chose. Its tech uses something called zk‑SNARKs to make that work.
Over the years Zcash has grown: it’s found a niche among users who care about confidentiality, and it keeps evolving. It’s not as big or as visible as some major blockchains, but for the privacy‑focused crowd, it stands out.
Price & Revolution Highlights
ZEC’s all‑time high was around US $5,941.80 according to some sources. (CoinMarketCap)
Its all‑time low (in recorded data) is around US $16.08 according to CoinGecko. (coingecko.com)
Recently (as of late 2025) ZEC’s price has been in the ballpark of US $390‑400 (give or take) based on historical daily data. (CoinCodex)
What That Means
The wide range between its high and low shows how volatile cryptocurrencies can be — especially ones with special features like privacy. From nearly $6,000 at peak to tens of dollars at low, Zcash has had a big journey.
Its current price (hundreds of dollars) shows it’s still alive, still valued — but it’s far from its record high. That shows both the challenges and the staying power of a privacy‑coin like ZEC.
