Swap Zcash (ZEC) for Cardano (ADA)
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 18, 2026 01:13
- Orders from
- 0.242041 ZEC ≈ $356.38
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- +7.18%
The direction runs at 7,351.59 ADA per ZEC, or 0.000136025 ZEC per ADA. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against ADA plus 7.18%. The week added plus 34.14%.
The weekly corridor ran from 5,175.26 to 7,269.35 ADA, a spread of 40.46%. A single order takes 0.242041 to 6,790 ZEC. In dollars that is roughly $356.38.
By market cap Zcash sits 9th ($24.85 B) and Cardano 19th ($7.56 B). Daily moves of ZEC and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.38 (they travel apart).
Who takes the ZEC → ADA route
- Fuel for CardanoWithout Cardano nothing moves in Cardano — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsDaily moves of ZEC and ADA 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 ADA → ZEC direction is open too, so going back into ZEC takes the same route.
ZEC → ADA rate and amounts
1 ZEC = 7,351.59 ADA
1 ADA = 0.000136025 ZEC
Send ZEC — receive ADA
| ZEC | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3,675.79 | $736.21 |
| 1 | 7,351.59 | $1,472.41 |
| 2 | 14,703.17 | $2,944.82 |
| 10 | 73,515.86 | $14,724.10 |
| 20 | 147,031.72 | $29,448.20 |
| 50 | 367,579.29 | $73,620.50 |
Need ADA — send this much ZEC
| ADA | ZEC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | 0.27205 | $400.57 |
| 5,000 | 0.680125 | $1,001.42 |
| 10,000 | 1.3603 | $2,002.85 |
| 50,000 | 6.8013 | $10,014.23 |
| 100,000 | 13.6025 | $20,028.47 |
| 200,000 | 27.205 | $40,056.94 |
How the ZEC → ADA order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.242041 ZEC.
- Enter a ADA address in Cardano and a way to reach you.
- Send ZEC in Zcash for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Cardano leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending ZEC
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 0.242041 ZEC.
- 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 ZEC to ADA rate has been
high 7,269.35 ADAlow 5,175.26 ADA
Sep 11, 2026 01:14Sep 18, 2026 01:14
high 6,954.42 ADAlow 2,859.59 ADA
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6,954.42 ADAlow 2,411.29 ADA
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high 6,954.42 ADAlow 54.6526 ADA
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
- 24 hours
- +7.18%
- Week
- +34.14%
- Weekly high
- 7,269.35 ADA
- Weekly low
- 5,175.26 ADA
- Spread
- 40.46%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 22:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ZEC/ADA travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 7,269.35 | 6,683.02 | 6,939.19 | +7.18% |
| Week | 7,269.35 | 5,175.26 | 5,765.49 | +34.14% |
| Month | 6,954.42 | 2,859.59 | 4,447.2 | +135.63% |
| Quarter | 6,954.42 | 2,411.29 | 3,385.45 | +149.64% |
Figures are in ADA per unit sent, from market data.
Daily ZEC → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 6,954.42 ADA | +22.39% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5,682.29 ADA | +1.82% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 5,580.49 ADA | +6.91% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 5,219.61 ADA | −3.52% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 5,410.22 ADA | −4.18% |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 5,646.15 ADA | +6.98% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 5,277.82 ADA | −10.12% |
The numbers on ZEC and ADA
Zcash ZEC- Price
- $1,472.41
- 24 hours
- +12.82%
- Week
- +27.7%
- Market cap
- $24.85 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $2.77 B
- Rank by cap
- #9
- In circulation
- 16.94 M ZEC
- Record price
- $3,191.93
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.201625
- 24 hours
- +5.26%
- Week
- −4.1%
- Market cap
- $7.56 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $380.91 M
- Rank by cap
- #19
- In circulation
- 37.52 B ADA
- Record price
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 22:24.
Zcash against Cardano
| Zcash (ZEC) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ZEC | ADA |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2016 | 2017 |
| Built by | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn | Charles Hoskinson |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Equihash) | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) |
| Block | ~1.3 min | ~20 sec |
| Supply cap | 21 M ZEC | 45 B ADA |
| Privacy | optional | transfers are public |
| In circulation | 16.94 M ZEC | 37.52 B ADA |
| Market cap | $24.85 B | $7.56 B |
| Rank by cap | #9 | #19 |
Daily moves of ZEC and ADA over 90 days line up at 0.38 — they travel apart.
Common questions: ZEC → ADA
What rate does ZEC to ADA run at?
As of Sep 18, 2026 01:13 it is 1 ZEC = 7,351.59 ADA. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1,482.26.
What amounts does ZEC → ADA accept?
From 0.242041 to 6,790 ZEC per order. The lower limit is roughly $356.38.
Where does the 0.242041 ZEC floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 0.242041 ZEC 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 ZEC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ZEC to ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Zcash confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Zcash closes in about 1.3 min.
Which network will ADA arrive in?
Cardano leaves in its own Cardano network — a plain ADA 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 ZEC to ADA rate do this month?
The month came in at plus 135.63%. Low 2,859.59, high 6,954.42, middle 4,447.2 ADA per ZEC.
Can a ZEC to ADA 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, ADA to ZEC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 ADA = 0.000137532 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.
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