Zcash (ZEC) rose 19.02% over the past 24 hours to reach $784.35, according to market data from August 22, 2026. The move pushed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency's market capitalization to $14.31 billion.
The single-day gain is part of a broader and sustained upward trend. Over the past seven days, ZEC has climbed 60.43%, and the 30-day performance shows a gain of 52.35%, reflecting persistent buying pressure across multiple timeframes.
The price action places Zcash among the stronger performers in the digital asset space over the measured periods. The seven-day gain of 60.43% outpaces the already notable 30-day figure, suggesting momentum has accelerated in the most recent trading sessions.
No single catalyst was identified in the available data to explain the surge. The figures reflect where the asset stood at the time of publication, and market conditions in the cryptocurrency sector can shift rapidly.
