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Zcash (ZEC) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: CoinGecko

+141.07%
YTD return in 2026

Official website: z.cash

Jan 1, 2026 price$522.49
Current price$1,259.58
$1,000 on Jan 1 →$2,410.70
YTD rank#23 of 359

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Zcash (ZEC) is up +141.07% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #23 of 359 cryptocurrencies ranked. It opened the year at $522.49 and trades at $1,259.58 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on January 1, 2026 would be worth $2,410.70 today. Over the last 7 days, ZEC has been trending up.

Measured against Bitcoin, ZEC is ahead by 152.68 percentage points: Bitcoin has returned -11.61% year to date, compared with +141.07% for ZEC. Its ranking has improved over the past week, from #27 on October 26, 2026 to #23 today, a gain of 4 places. Within the Layer 1 category, ZEC ranks #1 of the 57 coins tracked this year.

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Zcash (ZEC) FAQ

What is Zcash (ZEC)'s YTD return in 2026?

Zcash (ZEC) is up +141.07% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Zcash (ZEC)'s price at the start of 2026?

Zcash (ZEC) started 2026 at $522.49 on January 1, 2026 and trades at $1,259.58 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Zcash (ZEC) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Zcash (ZEC) ranks #23 of 359 cryptocurrencies by year-to-date return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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