Swap Cardano (ADA) for Zcash (ZEC)
The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.
Rate as of Nov 2, 2026 01:04
- Orders from
- 984.3925 ADA ≈ $189.08
- Payout network
- Zcash
- 24 hours
- +3.84%
Today ADA goes for 0.000156188 ZEC, and ZEC goes for 6,402.52 ADA. Market over 24 hours: ADA against ZEC plus 3.84%. The week added minus 7.29%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.000149399 to 0.000169714 ZEC, a spread of 13.6%. A single order takes 984.3925 to 52,100,000 ADA. In dollars that is roughly $189.08.
By market cap Cardano sits 18th ($7.22 B) and Zcash 11th ($20.75 B). Daily moves of ADA and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.48 (they travel alike).
Who takes the ADA → ZEC route
- Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
- Different basketsDaily moves of ADA and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.48 (they travel alike) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
- A road both waysThe ZEC → ADA direction is open too, so going back into ADA takes the same route.
ADA → ZEC rate and amounts
1 ADA = 0.000156188 ZEC
1 ZEC = 6,402.52 ADA
Send ADA — receive ZEC
| ADA | ZEC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.156188 | $192.08 |
| 5,000 | 0.780942 | $960.40 |
| 10,000 | 1.5619 | $1,920.80 |
| 50,000 | 7.8094 | $9,604.00 |
| 100,000 | 15.6188 | $19,208.00 |
| 500,000 | 78.0942 | $96,040.00 |
Need ZEC — send this much ADA
| ZEC | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1,280.5 | $245.96 |
| 0.5 | 3,201.26 | $614.90 |
| 2 | 12,805.04 | $2,459.59 |
| 5 | 32,012.61 | $6,148.98 |
| 20 | 128,050.45 | $24,595.93 |
| 50 | 320,126.12 | $61,489.83 |
How the ADA → ZEC order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 984.3925 ADA.
- Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
- Send ADA in Cardano for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Zcash leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending ADA
- The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 984.3925 ADA.
- Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Where the ADA to ZEC rate has been
high 0.000169714 ZEClow 0.000149399 ZEC
Oct 26, 2026 01:08Nov 2, 2026 01:08
high 0.000204134 ZEClow 0.000153737 ZEC
Oct 2, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00
high 0.000400686 ZEClow 0.000138079 ZEC
Aug 3, 2026 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00
high 0.00148955 ZEClow 0.000138079 ZEC
Nov 2, 2025 03:00Nov 1, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +3.84%
- Week
- −7.29%
- Weekly high
- 0.000169714 ZEC
- Weekly low
- 0.000149399 ZEC
- Spread
- 13.6%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 1, 2026 23:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ADA/ZEC travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.000156666 | 0.000151645 | 0.000154808 | +3.84% |
| Week | 0.000169714 | 0.000149399 | 0.000158344 | −7.29% |
| Month | 0.000204134 | 0.000153737 | 0.000183512 | −15.67% |
| Quarter | 0.000400686 | 0.000138079 | 0.000230528 | −59.82% |
Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ADA → ZEC rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.000155573 ZEC | +1.19% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.000153737 ZEC | −1.28% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.000155735 ZEC | −0.9% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.000157146 ZEC | −0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.000157392 ZEC | −6.08% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 0.000167575 ZEC | −0.4% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 0.000168256 ZEC | −2.39% |
Daily RubyCash rate: ADA → ZEC
| Date | RubyCash rate | Market rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.000156188 ZEC | 0.000157498 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.000155674 ZEC | 0.000151199 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.000157451 ZEC | 0.000156668 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.000155375 ZEC | 0.00015371 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00015812 ZEC | 0.000157054 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 0.000157678 ZEC | 0.000157398 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 0.000169381 ZEC | 0.000167349 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0.000169336 ZEC | 0.000169656 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0.000172907 ZEC | 0.000171232 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0.000175143 ZEC | 0.000174138 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0.000169598 ZEC | 0.000169735 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0.000178044 ZEC | 0.000179081 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 0.000191031 ZEC | 0.000193532 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 0.000197262 ZEC | 0.000197028 |
Our own rate is written down every hour; the table keeps the last entry of each day. The market column is the ratio of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that moment. Where these numbers come from
The numbers on ADA and ZEC
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.19208
- 24 hours
- −0.26%
- Week
- −7.05%
- Market cap
- $7.22 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $144.71 M
- Rank by cap
- #18
- In circulation
- 37.58 B ADA
- Record price
- $3.09
Zcash ZEC- Price
- $1,219.57
- 24 hours
- −3.95%
- Week
- −0.33%
- Market cap
- $20.75 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $500.69 M
- Rank by cap
- #11
- In circulation
- 17.01 M ZEC
- Record price
- $3,191.93
Source: CoinGecko, Nov 1, 2026 23:54.
Cardano against Zcash
| Cardano (ADA) | Zcash (ZEC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ADA | ZEC |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2017 | 2016 |
| Built by | Charles Hoskinson | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn |
| Consensus | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) | Proof of Work (Equihash) |
| Block | ~20 sec | ~1.3 min |
| Supply cap | 45 B ADA | 21 M ZEC |
| Privacy | transfers are public | optional |
| In circulation | 37.58 B ADA | 17.01 M ZEC |
| Market cap | $7.22 B | $20.75 B |
| Rank by cap | #18 | #11 |
Daily moves of ADA and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.48 — they travel alike.
Common questions: ADA → ZEC
What rate does ADA to ZEC run at?
As of Nov 2, 2026 01:04 it is 1 ADA = 0.000156188 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.190483.
What amounts does ADA → ZEC accept?
From 984.3925 to 52,100,000 ADA per order. The lower limit is roughly $189.08.
Where does the 984.3925 ADA floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 984.3925 ADA the swap stops making sense for either side.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending ADA, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ADA to ZEC take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Cardano confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Cardano closes in about 20 sec.
Which network will ZEC arrive in?
Zcash leaves in its own Zcash network — a plain ZEC address is all you need.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ADA to ZEC rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 15.67%. Low 0.000153737, high 0.000204134, middle 0.000183512 ZEC per ADA.
Can a ADA to ZEC swap be traced?
Transfers in public networks sit in the explorer for anyone to read. Privacy coins close that off: Monero always, Zcash and Dash when a shielded transfer is chosen.
Can I go back, ZEC to ADA?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 6,473.47 ADA. The link sits right under the calculator.
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