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Since it first started trading in 2016, the price of ZEC, the native cryptocurrency of the Zcash network, decreased by -99.25%.

In this article, we are going to examine Zcash price predictions for 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2030 and try to determine whether Zcash can reach $ 10,000.

Zcash price prediction key takeaways

Zcash price prediction 2025

According to our Zcash price prediction for 2025, ZEC is expected to trade between $ 26.31 and $ 39.44, with an average price of $ 30.11. At the end of the year, ZEC is expected to trade at $ 29.49.

Zcash price prediction 2026

Zcash is forecasted to reach a high of $ 39.44 next year, with an average ZEC price of $ 30.11. On the low end, Zcash is expected to bottom out at $ 26.31 in 2026. By the end of the year, we could see Zcash change hands at $ 29.60.

Zcash price prediction 2027

In 2027, Zcash could see a peak price of $ 32.36 and a low of $ 23.79. The average Zcash price prediction for 2027 is $ 26.38. By year’s end, ZEC is expected to trade at $ 23.79.

Zcash price prediction 2030

On a longer time scale, our Zcash price forecast for 2030 projects ZEC to reach a maximum price of $ 21.25. Conversely, ZEC could trade as low as $ 3.91 during the year, whereas the average Zcash price is predicted to move around $ 9.12. By the end of 2030, Zcash is predicted to trade at $ 3.91.

Zcash (ZEC) overview

CryptocurrencyZcash
TickerZEC
Market Cap$ 514.61M
24H Trading Volume$ 139.91M
Circulating Supply15.89M
Total Supply21.00M
7-Day Price Change3.82%
1-Month Price Change0.7%
1-Year Change55.89%
Zcash ROI-99.25%
All-Time High$ 5,941.80
All-Time Low$ 16.04
Data provided by CoinCodex

With a circulating supply of 15.89M ZEC, the Zcash cryptocurrency project commands a market cap of $ 514.61M, good for the 105th spot in the crypto market.

In the last 24 hours, $ 139.91M worth of ZEC changed hands across 57 crypto exchanges, with Binance accounting for the largest share of ZEC trading volume.

Zcash price history

The price of Zcash has been trending in the negative direction in the past 24 hours, decreasing by -6.11% to $ 32.39. In the past week, Zcash’s price gained 3.82%.

In addition, Zcash gained 0.7% in the past month, having traded in the green zone in 16 of the last 30 days.

On a longer time horizon, Cardano saw negative price activity in the last 3 months, underscored by the 0.7% move to the bottom. Meanwhile, the price of ZEC increased by 55.89% in the past year. Overall, Zcash is trading down -99.25% since it first started trading in 2016.

Zcash technical analysis

Based on technical indicators tracked by InvestMage, investor sentiment regarding Zcash is currently bearish, with high volatility score of 8.04% (volatility is a measure of an asset’s price fluctuations).

Zcash is changing hands above the 200-day simple moving average (SMA), a common bearish signal. Also, the price of ZEC is currently above the 50-day SMA, which is widely regarded as a bearish indicator.

The Fear & Greed Index, a popular measure of market sentiment, is 31 (Fear). Meanwhile, RSI (Relative Strength Index), a popular market momentum indicator, is at 39.55, indicating that ZEC is changing hands in undervalued zone. Overall, there are 6 technical analysis indicators that indicate bullish market activity, and 23 that forecast bearish activity for Zcash.

Zcash price predictions 2025-2030

YearMinimum PriceAverage PriceMaximum Price
2025$ 26.31$ 30.11$ 39.44
2025$ 26.31$ 30.11$ 39.44
2026$ 23.79$ 26.38$ 32.36
2027$ 23.10$ 23.55$ 24.40
2028$ 22.76$ 23.50$ 25.60
2029$ 9.02$ 18.70$ 35.55

According to our long-term Zcash prediction, the cryptocurrency is expected to reach a high point of $ 39.44 at some point in May 2025. On the other end of the spectrum, Zcash could bottom out at $ 0.000038 in February 2057. Per the prediction, Zcash will have the highest average price of $ 30.11 in 2025.

With a brief overview of Zcash price predictions for 2025 to 2030 in the rearview mirror, let’s dive deeper into separate yearly price predictions for ZEC.

Zcash price prediction 2025

MonthMinimum PriceAverage PriceMaximum Price
May$ 28.15$ 33.77$ 39.44
June$ 27.04$ 28.65$ 30.55
July$ 26.31$ 27.29$ 28.37
August$ 27.58$ 29.01$ 30.29
September$ 27.24$ 28.68$ 30.53
October$ 27.35$ 28.87$ 31.08
November$ 29.74$ 31.90$ 35.90
December$ 29.49$ 30.72$ 33.59

This year, Zcash is expected to trade in a price range between $ 26.31 and $ 39.44, with the average price of $ 30.11 per ZEC coin. The price of ZEC is expected to decrease by -8.97% by the end of the year.

Zcash price prediction 2026

MonthMinimum PriceAverage PriceMaximum Price
April$ 32.39$ 35.10$ 39.44
May$ 28.15$ 30.57$ 37.45
June$ 27.04$ 27.91$ 29.15
July$ 26.31$ 27.52$ 29.01
September$ 28.37$ 29.48$ 30.53
September$ 27.24$ 28.05$ 29.05
October$ 28.09$ 30.23$ 32.35
November$ 29.74$ 32.14$ 35.90
December$ 29.49$ 30.03$ 30.48

In 2026, Zcash is forecasted to trade in a price channel between $ 26.31 and $ 39.44. On average, ZEC is expected to change hands at $ 30.11 during the year. The most bullish month per ZEC could be May, when the currency could trade 21.74% higher than today.

Zcash price prediction 2027

MonthMinimum PriceAverage PriceMaximum Price
January$ 26.37$ 28.26$ 29.60
February$ 26.77$ 27.66$ 28.50
March$ 27.54$ 29.96$ 32.36
May$ 28.33$ 29.97$ 31.29
May$ 26.11$ 27.19$ 28.51
July$ 24.65$ 25.65$ 26.63
July$ 24.59$ 24.93$ 25.28
September$ 24.96$ 25.40$ 25.92
September$ 24.64$ 24.88$ 25.21
October$ 24.44$ 24.59$ 24.77
November$ 23.80$ 24.06$ 24.61
December$ 23.79$ 24.06$ 24.25

Generally speaking, Zcash price prediction for 2027 is bearish. The ZEC cryptocurrency is forecasted to hit a high point of $ 32.36 in March and reach a low of $ 23.79 in December. Overall, Zcash is expected to trade at an average price of $ 26.38 in 2027.

Zcash price prediction 2030

MonthMinimum PriceAverage PriceMaximum Price
January$ 9.15$ 12.64$ 15.68
February$ 9.96$ 11.92$ 13.45
March$ 11.53$ 16.83$ 21.25
April$ 12.49$ 15.99$ 18.46
May$ 8.63$ 10.61$ 13.47
July$ 5.56$ 7.43$ 9.67
July$ 5.57$ 6.32$ 6.95
August$ 6.16$ 7.17$ 8.24
September$ 5.65$ 6.12$ 6.80
October$ 5.26$ 5.53$ 5.92
November$ 3.95$ 4.44$ 5.60
December$ 3.91$ 4.43$ 4.87

In the long term, Zcash could reach a price of $ 21.25 in March. That’s a rather optimistic scenario, as ZEC could trade as low as $ 3.91 in December. Overall, ZEC’s price is projected to hover at around $ 9.12 in 2030, about -71.86% below the current price of $ 32.39.

Zcash price prediction FAQs

Is Zcash a good investment?

According to InvestMage’s prediction, Zcash could gain as much as 21.74% by 2025, making it a potentially good investment. Keep in mind that the prediction is not set in stone and we could easily see Zcash either surpass or not reach the price targets outlined in this article.

Can Zcash reach $ 10,000?

Zcash would need to gain 30,871.53% to reach $ 10,000.

What is the Zcash price prediction for 2025?

In 2025, Zcash is predicted to trade in a price range between $ 39.44 and $ 26.31, with the average price being $ 30.11. The average price is about -7.05% lower than Zcash’s current price.

What is the Zcash price prediction for 2026?

Zcash is projected to trade in a price range between $ 39.44 and $ 26.31, with the average price of $ 30.11 throughout the year. The price of Zcash is expected to increase by -7.05% in 2024 (compared to Zcash’s current price).

What is the Zcash price prediction for 2027?

Zcash is forecasted to change hands in a price channel bound by $ 32.36 on the high end and $ 23.79 on the low end. Zcash is expected to have an average price of $ 30.11 in 2027, which is about -18.55% lower than Zcash’s current price of $ 32.39.

What is the Zcash price prediction for 2030?

The Zcash price algorithm predicts that ZEC will move between $ 21.25 and $ 3.91 in 2030, with the average price being $ 9.12, about -71.86% lower compared to ZEC’s current price.

Will Zcash go up?

According to the InvestMage predictions, Zcash is expected to go down in value by -7.05% by next year. In 2026, the ZEC cryptocurrency could trade down -18.55% compared to today. By 2030, Zcash’s price is expected to decrease by -71.86%, and reach $ 9.12.

How do we predict the price of Zcash?

The price of Zcash is algorithmically predicted using historical market price data for ZEC and a combination of technical indicators, including RSI, Stoch RSI, SMA50, SMA200, EMA, and several others.

About the Author: Dave N. Clarke

Dave N. Clarke
Dave N. Clarke is a writer specializing in new financial technologies. Dave is most interested in the latest advancements in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, but also occasionally covers traditional markets.

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