Zcash (ZEC) Surges 817% in 2025, Trading Above $500 Amid Privacy Coin Interest
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Price Breakthrough: Zcash surged above $500 for the first time in seven years in 2025, achieving an 817% annual gain, indicating strong demand for privacy coins and a resurgence of investor confidence.
- Volume Surge: The 24-hour trading volume for Zcash remained elevated at approximately $665 million, reflecting ongoing market interest in privacy transactions, particularly amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Supply Growth: In 2025, the shielded supply of Zcash doubled to around 5 million tokens, representing 30% of the total circulating supply, highlighting a significant rise in user demand for privacy-focused transactions.
- Institutional Interest: Asset manager Bitwise filed for a Zcash exchange-traded fund with the SEC, signaling growing institutional interest in privacy digital assets, which could drive future market developments.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
