Swap Tezos (XTZ) 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 00:58

Orders from: 777.605 XTZ ≈ $193.22
Payout network: Zcash
24 hours: −16.07%

You send

XTZ

You get 1.9031

ZEC

Start the order

Rate: 1 XTZ = 0.000190308 ZEC
From: 777.605 XTZ
Up to: 40,200,000 XTZ

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

The direction runs at 0.000190308 ZEC per XTZ, or 5,254.63 XTZ per ZEC. Market over 24 hours: XTZ against ZEC minus 16.07%. The week added minus 10.1%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.000181709 to 0.000270563 ZEC, a spread of 48.9%. A single order takes 777.605 to 40,200,000 XTZ. In dollars that is roughly $193.22.

By market cap Tezos sits 143th ($272.52 M) and Zcash 10th ($22.38 B).

Who takes the XTZ → 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 → XTZ direction is open too, so going back into XTZ takes the same route.

XTZ → ZEC rate and amounts

1 XTZ = 0.000190308 ZEC

1 ZEC = 5,254.63 XTZ

Send XTZ — receive ZEC

XTZ	ZEC	≈ USD
1,000	0.190308	$248.49
2,000	0.380617	$496.97
10,000	1.9031	$2,484.85
20,000	3.8062	$4,969.70
100,000	19.0308	$24,848.50
200,000	38.0617	$49,697.00

Need ZEC — send this much XTZ

ZEC	XTZ	≈ USD
0.2	1,050.93	$261.14
0.5	2,627.32	$652.85
2	10,509.27	$2,611.39
5	26,273.16	$6,528.49
20	105,092.65	$26,113.95
50	262,731.63	$65,284.87

How the XTZ → ZEC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 777.605 XTZ.
Enter a ZEC address in Zcash and a way to reach you.
Send XTZ in Tezos 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 XTZ for ZEC

Check this before sending XTZ

The address network is Zcash. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 777.605 XTZ.
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 XTZ to ZEC rate has been

Week

high 0.000270563 ZEClow 0.000181709 ZEC

Sep 10, 2026 01:00Sep 17, 2026 01:00

24 hours: −16.07%
Week: −10.1%
Weekly high: 0.000270563 ZEC
Weekly low: 0.000181709 ZEC
Spread: 48.9%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 00:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far XTZ/ZEC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.000226131	0.000181709	0.00020609	−16.07%
Week	0.000270563	0.000181709	0.000227776	−10.1%

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

The numbers on XTZ and ZEC

Tezos XTZ

Price: $0.248485
24 hours: −0.18%
Week: −4.9%
Market cap: $272.52 M
24-hour turnover: $6.92 M
Rank by cap: #143
In circulation: 1.1 B XTZ
Record price: $9.12

Zcash ZEC

Price: $1,321.67
24 hours: +18.94%
Week: +5.5%
Market cap: $22.38 B
24-hour turnover: $2.08 B
Rank by cap: #10
In circulation: 16.93 M ZEC
Record price: $3,191.93

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 00:54.

Tezos against Zcash

	Tezos (XTZ)	Zcash (ZEC)
Ticker	XTZ	ZEC
Type	coin of its own network	coin of its own network
Launched	2018	2016
Built by	Arthur Breitman, Kathleen Breitman	Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Consensus	Liquid Proof of Stake	Proof of Work (Equihash)
Privacy	transfers are public	optional
In circulation	1.1 B XTZ	16.93 M ZEC
Market cap	$272.52 M	$22.38 B
Rank by cap	#143	#10
Block	—	~1.3 min
Supply cap	—	21 M ZEC

Common questions: XTZ → ZEC

What rate does XTZ to ZEC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 00:58 it is 1 XTZ = 0.000190308 ZEC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.251525.

What amounts does XTZ → ZEC accept?

From 777.605 to 40,200,000 XTZ per order. The lower limit is roughly $193.22.

Where does the 777.605 XTZ floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 777.605 XTZ 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 XTZ, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does XTZ to ZEC take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Tezos 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.

Can a XTZ 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 XTZ?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ZEC = 5,297.01 XTZ. The link sits right under the calculator.