Swap Ethereum Classic (ETC) 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 21:48
- Orders from
- 26.9709 ETC ≈ $200.39
- Payout network
- Zcash
- 24 hours
- −10.39%
The direction runs at 0.00510153 ZEC per ETC, or 196.0196 ETC per ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ETC against ZEC minus 10.39%. The week added minus 18.01%.
The weekly corridor ran from 0.00534993 to 0.0070699 ZEC, a spread of 32.15%. A single order takes 26.9709 to 1,350,000 ETC. In dollars that is roughly $200.39.
By market cap Ethereum Classic sits 69th ($1.18 B) and Zcash 9th ($24.62 B). Daily moves of ETC and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.44 (they travel alike).
Who takes the ETC → ZEC route
- Shielded transfersZcash has a mode in which transfer details never reach the public ledger.
- Different basketsDaily moves of ETC and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.44 (they travel alike) — the looser the link, the less a portfolio depends on one coin.
- A road both waysThe ZEC → ETC direction is open too, so going back into ETC takes the same route.
ETC → ZEC rate and amounts
1 ETC = 0.00510153 ZEC
1 ZEC = 196.0196 ETC
Send ETC — receive ZEC
| ETC | ZEC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0.255076 | $371.50 |
| 100 | 0.510153 | $743.00 |
| 500 | 2.5508 | $3,715.00 |
| 1,000 | 5.1015 | $7,430.00 |
| 5,000 | 25.5076 | $37,150.00 |
| 10,000 | 51.0153 | $74,300.00 |
Need ZEC — send this much ETC
| ZEC | ETC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 39.2039 | $291.29 |
| 0.5 | 98.0098 | $728.21 |
| 2 | 392.0393 | $2,912.85 |
| 5 | 980.0981 | $7,282.13 |
| 20 | 3,920.39 | $29,128.52 |
| 50 | 9,800.98 | $72,821.29 |
How the ETC → ZEC order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 26.9709 ETC.
- Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
- Send ETC in Ethereum Classic 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 ETC
- The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 26.9709 ETC.
- 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 ETC to ZEC rate has been
high 0.0070699 ZEClow 0.00534993 ZEC
Sep 10, 2026 21:50Sep 17, 2026 21:50
high 0.012226 ZEClow 0.00541207 ZEC
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.0187469 ZEClow 0.00541207 ZEC
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 0.415006 ZEClow 0.00541207 ZEC
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- −10.39%
- Week
- −18.01%
- Weekly high
- 0.0070699 ZEC
- Weekly low
- 0.00534993 ZEC
- Spread
- 32.15%
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 ETC/ZEC travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 0.00571987 | 0.00534993 | 0.00548225 | −10.39% |
| Week | 0.0070699 | 0.00534993 | 0.00647762 | −18.01% |
| Month | 0.012226 | 0.00541207 | 0.00857225 | −55.05% |
| Quarter | 0.0187469 | 0.00541207 | 0.0124186 | −65.8% |
Figures are in ZEC per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ETC → ZEC rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 0.00541207 ZEC | −16.46% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.00647879 ZEC | −0.33% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 0.00650044 ZEC | −7.07% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.00699503 ZEC | +3.11% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 0.006784 ZEC | +3.63% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.00654657 ZEC | −6.67% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.00701439 ZEC | +8.9% |
The numbers on ETC and ZEC
Ethereum Classic ETC- Price
- $7.43
- 24 hours
- +4.18%
- Week
- −4.3%
- Market cap
- $1.18 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $54.45 M
- Rank by cap
- #69
- In circulation
- 158.2 M ETC
- Record price
- $167.09
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.
Ethereum Classic against Zcash
| Ethereum Classic (ETC) | Zcash (ZEC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ETC | ZEC |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2015 | 2016 |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Etchash) | Proof of Work (Equihash) |
| Privacy | transfers are public | optional |
| In circulation | 158.2 M ETC | 16.94 M ZEC |
| Market cap | $1.18 B | $24.62 B |
| Rank by cap | #69 | #9 |
| Built by | — | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn |
| Block | — | ~1.3 min |
| Supply cap | — | 21 M ZEC |
Daily moves of ETC and ZEC over 90 days line up at 0.44 — they travel alike.
Common questions: ETC → ZEC
What rate does ETC to ZEC run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 21:48 it is 1 ETC = 0.00510153 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $7.42.
What amounts does ETC → ZEC accept?
From 26.9709 to 1,350,000 ETC per order. The lower limit is roughly $200.39.
Where does the 26.9709 ETC floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 26.9709 ETC 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 ETC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ETC to ZEC take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Ethereum Classic confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is.
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 ETC to ZEC rate do this month?
The month came in at minus 55.05%. Low 0.00541207, high 0.012226, middle 0.00857225 ZEC per ETC.
Can a ETC 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 ETC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 0.5974 ETC. The link sits right under the calculator.
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