Swap Bitcoin (BTC) 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 07:18

Orders from: 0.00259894 BTC ≈ $198.51
Payout network: Zcash
24 hours: −17.95%

You send

BTC

You get 55.9188

ZEC

Start the order

Rate: 1 BTC = 55.9188 ZEC
From: 0.00259894 BTC
Up to: 131 BTC

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

Today BTC goes for 55.9188 ZEC, and ZEC goes for 0.0178831 BTC. Market over 24 hours: BTC against ZEC minus 17.95%. The week added minus 11.04%.

The weekly corridor ran from 55.8866 to 72.2982 ZEC, a spread of 29.37%. A single order takes 0.00259894 to 131 BTC. In dollars that is roughly $198.51.

By market cap Bitcoin sits 1th ($1.53 T) and Zcash 9th ($23.43 B).

Who takes the BTC → ZEC route

Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Zcash loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.
A road both waysThe ZEC → BTC direction is open too, so going back into BTC takes the same route.

BTC → ZEC rate and amounts

1 BTC = 55.9188 ZEC

1 ZEC = 0.0178831 BTC

Send BTC — receive ZEC

BTC	ZEC	≈ USD
0.005	0.279594	$381.91
0.01	0.559188	$763.81
0.05	2.7959	$3,819.05
0.1	5.5919	$7,638.10
0.5	27.9594	$38,190.50
1	55.9188	$76,381.00

Need ZEC — send this much BTC

ZEC	BTC	≈ USD
0.2	0.00357661	$273.19
0.5	0.00894153	$682.96
2	0.0357661	$2,731.85
5	0.0894153	$6,829.63
20	0.357661	$27,318.53
50	0.894153	$68,296.32

How the BTC → ZEC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.00259894 BTC.
Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
Send BTC in Bitcoin 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.

Swap BTC for ZEC

Check this before sending BTC

The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 0.00259894 BTC.
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 BTC to ZEC rate has been

Week

high 72.2982 ZEClow 55.8866 ZEC

Sep 10, 2026 07:21Sep 17, 2026 07:21

24 hours: −17.95%
Week: −11.04%
Weekly high: 72.2982 ZEC
Weekly low: 55.8866 ZEC
Spread: 29.37%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 06:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far BTC/ZEC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	67.7409	55.8866	60.8863	−17.95%
Week	72.2982	55.8866	66.8549	−11.04%

Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.

The numbers on BTC and ZEC

Bitcoin BTC

Price: $76,381.00
24 hours: +0.47%
Week: −2.2%
Market cap: $1.53 T
24-hour turnover: $31.03 B
Rank by cap: #1
In circulation: 20.09 M BTC
Record price: $126,080.00

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,383.76
24 hours: +22.46%
Week: +13.5%
Market cap: $23.43 B
24-hour turnover: $2.47 B
Rank by cap: #9
In circulation: 16.93 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 06:24.

Bitcoin against Zcash

	Bitcoin (BTC)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	BTC	ZEC
Type	coin of its own network	coin of its own network
Launched	2009	2016
Built by	Satoshi Nakamoto	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Consensus	Proof of Work (SHA-256)	Proof of Work (Equihash)
Block	~10 min	~1.3 min
Supply cap	21 M BTC	21 M ZEC
Privacy	transfers are public	optional
In circulation	20.09 M BTC	16.93 M ZEC
Market cap	$1.53 T	$23.43 B
Rank by cap	#1	#9

Common questions: BTC → ZEC

What rate does BTC to ZEC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 07:18 it is 1 BTC = 55.9188 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $77,378.24.

What amounts does BTC → ZEC accept?

From 0.00259894 to 131 BTC per order. The lower limit is roughly $198.51.

Where does the 0.00259894 BTC floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.00259894 BTC 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 BTC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does BTC to ZEC take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Bitcoin confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Bitcoin closes in about 10 min.

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.

Can a BTC 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 BTC?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 0.0179921 BTC. The link sits right under the calculator.