Swap Zcash (ZEC) for Bitcoin (BTC)

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: 0.242041 ZEC ≈ $334.93
Payout network: Bitcoin
24 hours: +21.88%

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ZEC

You get 0.0179921

BTC

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Rate: 1 ZEC = 0.0179921 BTC
From: 0.242041 ZEC
Up to: 7,230 ZEC

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

One ZEC buys 0.0179921 BTC right now; the other way round, 1 BTC is 55.5799 ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against BTC plus 21.88%. The week added plus 12.41%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.0138316 to 0.0178934 BTC, a spread of 29.37%. A single order takes 0.242041 to 7,230 ZEC. In dollars that is roughly $334.93.

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

Who takes the ZEC → BTC route

A hard cap on supplyThere will be 21 M BTC and not one more, and that cap is the whole case for holding Bitcoin long term.
Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Bitcoin loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.
A road both waysThe BTC → ZEC direction is open too, so going back into ZEC takes the same route.

ZEC → BTC rate and amounts

1 ZEC = 0.0179921 BTC

1 BTC = 55.5799 ZEC

Send ZEC — receive BTC

ZEC	BTC	≈ USD
0.5	0.00899606	$691.88
1	0.0179921	$1,383.76
2	0.0359842	$2,767.52
10	0.179921	$13,837.60
20	0.359842	$27,675.20
50	0.899606	$69,188.00

Need BTC — send this much ZEC

BTC	ZEC	≈ USD
0.005	0.2779	$384.55
0.01	0.555799	$769.09
0.05	2.779	$3,845.46
0.1	5.558	$7,690.92
0.5	27.79	$38,454.62
1	55.5799	$76,909.24

How the ZEC → BTC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 0.242041 ZEC.
Enter a BTC address in Bitcoin and a way to reach you.
Send ZEC in Zcash for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, Bitcoin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap ZEC for BTC

Check this before sending ZEC

The address network is Bitcoin. 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 BTC rate has been

Week

high 0.0178934 BTClow 0.0138316 BTC

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

24 hours: +21.88%
Week: +12.41%
Weekly high: 0.0178934 BTC
Weekly low: 0.0138316 BTC
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 ZEC/BTC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.0178934	0.0147621	0.0164829	+21.88%
Week	0.0178934	0.0138316	0.0150007	+12.41%

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

The numbers on ZEC and BTC

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

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

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

Zcash against Bitcoin

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

Common questions: ZEC → BTC

What rate does ZEC to BTC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 07:18 it is 1 ZEC = 0.0179921 BTC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1,374.26.

What amounts does ZEC → BTC accept?

From 0.242041 to 7,230 ZEC per order. The lower limit is roughly $334.93.

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 BTC 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 BTC arrive in?

Bitcoin leaves in its own Bitcoin network — a plain BTC 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 ZEC to BTC 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, BTC to ZEC?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 BTC = 55.9188 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.