Zcash, also called ZEC, is a privacy focused cryptocurrency that launched in 2016. It gives you control over what you want to reveal in a transaction. You can keep it public or private. This is the main reason traders still consider it relevant in 2025.
ZEC uses a system called zk SNARKs. It lets the blockchain verify transactions without exposing the sender, receiver or amount. This makes ZEC different from Bitcoin where everything is public.
Price today on Binance is around 388 to 401 USD. Market cap is in the 6 billion range. Circulating supply is about 16.4 million ZEC. Maximum supply is 21 million. This limited supply matters for long term price pressure.
Why people still use ZEC
• Users get privacy options, which many blockchains do not offer.
• Transactions can be transparent or shielded. You choose the mode.
• Supply is fixed, so demand can influence long term value.
Current trend in 2025
ZEC has gained strong momentum in the last few months. Traders came back to privacy coins after global financial tracking systems became tighter. Reports show ZEC has moved up sharply since September, driven by interest in anonymous payments and institutional research into privacy tech.
Risks
• Privacy is strong, but not perfect if the user does not fully use shielded transactions.
• Regulators sometimes target privacy coins, which can affect availability on exchanges.
• Price can move fast, so position sizing is important.
If you are trading ZEC on Binance, treat it like a high risk, high utility asset. Keep your exposure controlled. Use it as a small part$SOL of your portfolio.
