- Zcash’s market cap surpassed $6 billion amid halving anticipation.
- ZEC price increased 28% over 24 hours.
- Block rewards will halve next month, reducing supply pressures.
Zcash (ZEC) has reached a market cap exceeding $6.03 billion, fueled by its impending halving next month, which will decrease issuance, as reported by Coingecko.
This milestone highlights growing interest in Zcash, driven by scarcity anticipation, with the price surging 28% to $370.24. Market participants prepare for potential supply-driven gains.
Zcash Surpasses $6 Billion Market Cap Amid Halving Buzz
Zcash has experienced considerable growth in its market valuation, currently standing at over $6 billion. This milestone comes amidst mounting expectations surrounding the upcoming halving, which will cut the issuance rate by 50%. Notably, ZEC’s price surge of 28% is indicative of heightened market activity.
The upcoming halving will reduce block rewards from 1.5625 ZEC to 0.78125 ZEC per block, translating into lower daily outputs of new tokens. Market analysts suggest this supply restriction could further bolster ZEC’s price, echoing trends seen in previous similar events.
Despite substantial community discussion on platforms like Discord and Reddit, prominent leaders from the Electric Coin Company remain publicly silent, with no recent comments from Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn or key developers. However, GitHub reflects active preparation for this transition.
Historical Trends Suggest Price Surge Post-Zcash Halving
Did you know? The previous Zcash halving in November 2020 resulted in a price increase of over 170% in the following months, illustrating the potential market impact of such supply reductions.
According to CoinMarketCap, Zcash (ZEC) is priced at $357.89, featuring a market capitalization of $5.83 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.35 billion. The supply changes expected from the November halving are driving significant speculation about future price trajectory. ZEC has shown an impressive 742.26% increase in value over the past 60 days, demonstrating strong upward momentum.
Analysts from the Coincu research team highlight that the halving could amplify Zcash’s privacy appeal, potentially reshaping its market positioning. Historical data suggests an inclination for price hikes post-halving events, yet regulatory responses and technological adaptations may play crucial roles in determining long-term outcomes, reinforcing ZEC’s narrative as a privacy-centric asset.
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