If you had invested $1,000 in Zcash in 2021
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Zcash (ZEC) on Jan 4, 2021 at $96.37, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $1,415).
$1,000 bought 10.376673 ZEC. Over 5.7 years the position reached a high of $16,472 (Sep 21, 2026) and a low of $194 (Jul 1, 2024), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -93.9%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $6,900 into $185,795 (+2,592.7%) — see the Zcash DCA since 2021.
Context: Zcash price history 2021 · best performing crypto of 2021.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | ZEC price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $153 | $1,588 | +58.8% |
| 2022 | $37.20 | $386 | -75.7% |
| 2023 | $26.92 | $279 | -27.6% |
| 2024 | $58.45 | $607 | +117.1% |
| 2025 | $502 | $5,211 | +759.2% |
| 2026 (to date) | $1,415 | $14,680 | +181.7% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2021 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,468 |
| $500 | $7,340 |
| $1,000 | $14,680 |
| $5,000 | $73,398 |
| $10,000 | $146,796 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2021
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $2,192 | 2.19× | +119.2% |
| Ethereum | $2,144 | 2.14× | +114.4% |
| BNB | $18,081 | 18.08× | +1,708.1% |
| XRP | $4,734 | 4.73× | +373.4% |
| Solana | $34,178 | 34.18× | +3,317.8% |
| TRON | $10,290 | 10.29× | +929.0% |
| Dogecoin | $9,622 | 9.62× | +862.2% |
| Chainlink | $880 | 0.88× | -12.0% |
Historical simulation, not a forecast or advice. Uses weekly closing prices in USD (USDT pairs); ignores fees, spreads and taxes. Past performance does not predict future results; crypto prices can fall to zero. Disclaimer · Methodology.
FAQ
How much would $1,000 in Zcash in 2021 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of ZEC at the first weekly close of 2021 (Jan 4, 2021, $96.37 per coin) would be worth about $14,680 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 14.68× the initial amount (+1,368.0%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a ZEC investment made in 2021?
Its value fell as low as $194 around Jul 1, 2024, and the largest drop from a previous high was -93.9%.
Is it too late to buy Zcash?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of ZEC say nothing about future returns; only invest what you can afford to lose.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.