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 Sep 17, 2026 21:23
- Orders from
- 984.3925 ADA ≈ $199.00
- Payout network
- Zcash
- 24 hours
- −9.29%
Today ADA goes for 0.000138257 ZEC, and ZEC goes for 7,232.89 ADA. Market over 24 hours: ADA against ZEC minus 9.29%. The week added minus 18.58%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.000141785 to 0.000193227 ZEC, a spread of 36.28%. A single order takes 984.3925 to 49,500,000 ADA. In dollars that is roughly $199.00.
By market cap Cardano sits 19th ($7.58 B) and Zcash 9th ($24.62 B). Daily moves of ADA and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.38 (they travel apart).
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 0.38 (they travel apart) — 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 = 0.000138257 ZEC
1 ZEC = 7,232.89 ADA
Send ADA — receive ZEC
| ADA | ZEC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.138257 | $202.15 |
| 2,000 | 0.276515 | $404.30 |
| 10,000 | 1.3826 | $2,021.51 |
| 20,000 | 2.7651 | $4,043.02 |
| 100,000 | 13.8257 | $20,215.10 |
| 200,000 | 27.6515 | $40,430.20 |
Need ZEC — send this much ADA
| ZEC | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1,446.58 | $292.43 |
| 0.5 | 3,616.45 | $731.07 |
| 2 | 14,465.78 | $2,924.27 |
| 5 | 36,164.46 | $7,310.68 |
| 20 | 144,657.83 | $29,242.73 |
| 50 | 361,644.58 | $73,106.81 |
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 0.000193227 ZEClow 0.000141785 ZEC
Sep 10, 2026 21:26Sep 17, 2026 21:26
high 0.0003497 ZEClow 0.000143794 ZEC
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.000414717 ZEClow 0.000143794 ZEC
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.0182974 ZEClow 0.000143794 ZEC
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −9.29%
- Week
- −18.58%
- Weekly high
- 0.000193227 ZEC
- Weekly low
- 0.000141785 ZEC
- Spread
- 36.28%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 18:54; 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 | 0.000153467 | 0.000141785 | 0.000146851 | −9.29% |
| Week | 0.000193227 | 0.000141785 | 0.000176029 | −18.58% |
| Month | 0.0003497 | 0.000143794 | 0.000237134 | −57.56% |
| Quarter | 0.000414717 | 0.000143794 | 0.000314983 | −59.94% |
Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ADA → ZEC rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.000143794 ZEC | −18.29% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.000175985 ZEC | −1.79% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0.000179196 ZEC | −6.47% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.000191585 ZEC | +3.65% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.000184835 ZEC | +4.36% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.000177112 ZEC | −6.52% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.000189472 ZEC | +11.26% |
The numbers on ADA and ZEC
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.202151
- 24 hours
- +5.46%
- Week
- −4.3%
- Market cap
- $7.58 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $444.5 M
- Rank by cap
- #19
- In circulation
- 37.52 B ADA
- Record price
- $3.09
Zcash ZEC- Price
- $1,454.68
- 24 hours
- +16.26%
- Week
- +21.9%
- Market cap
- $24.62 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $3.05 B
- Rank by cap
- #9
- In circulation
- 16.94 M ZEC
- Record price
- $3,191.93
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 18:54.
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 | 37.52 B ADA | 16.94 M ZEC |
| Market cap | $7.58 B | $24.62 B |
| Rank by cap | #19 | #9 |
Daily moves of ADA and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.38 — they travel apart.
Common questions: ADA → ZEC
What rate does ADA to ZEC run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 21:23 it is 1 ADA = 0.000138257 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.20112.
What amounts does ADA → ZEC accept?
From 984.3925 to 49,500,000 ADA per order. The lower limit is roughly $199.00.
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 57.56%. Low 0.000143794, high 0.0003497, middle 0.000237134 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 = 7,313.04 ADA. The link sits right under the calculator.
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