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Zcash tests $1,300 as NU7 upgrade coincides with ETF outflows

Zcash traded near $1,300 in CoinJournal’s Friday report, while live data shows the token has since eased to $1,265.

Zcash traded near $1,300 in CoinJournal’s Friday report, while live data shows the token has since eased to $1,265. Zcash (ZEC) is trading at ₹1,19,638 ($1,271.20), up 0.5% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CoinJournal, with live market data added, as of Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

Zcash’s upgrade-linked momentum is occurring alongside sustained withdrawals from a spot ZEC ETF, highlighting tension between network development and institutional fund flows. The $1,340 level is the immediate technical marker to monitor.

Key takeaways
  • CoinJournal linked Zcash momentum to the NU7 upgrade
  • ZEC traded near $1,300 before easing to $1,265
  • Grayscale’s ZCSH ETF lost $10.99 million in one day
  • Weekly ZCSH withdrawals reached $14.77 million

CoinJournal reported that Zcash was trading around $1,300 on Friday, outperforming the broader crypto market as the NU7 upgrade fueled bullish momentum. The report focused on the token’s technical position while noting that the network upgrade was helping shape near-term sentiment; no additional upgrade details were provided. Fund flows moved in the opposite direction. Grayscale’s Zcash-focused ETF, ZCSH, recorded $10.99 million in net outflows on Thursday. Those withdrawals took the ETF’s weekly total to $14.77 million, according to CoinJournal. CoinJournal identified $1,340 as Zcash’s immediate resistance level. It said a confirmed breakout could open a path toward $1,698, while $1,216 and $1,112 were viewed as key support levels. Live data shows ZEC at $1,265, down 2.59% over 24 hours but up 1.22% over seven days, putting the token below the reported resistance and within the outlined support area. Its market capitalization stands at $21.54 billion. The broader market backdrop is subdued: total crypto market capitalization is $2.61 trillion, Bitcoin is down 0.14% over 24 hours, and the Fear & Greed Index stands at 28, indicating fear. With Zcash’s upgrade momentum, ETF withdrawals and technical levels in view, the next session’s ability to hold $1,216 and regain $1,340 are the principal conditions cited in the report; no price prediction is implied.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 2 days ago, Zcash (ZEC) has moved from ₹1,19,054.82$1,265.00 to ₹1,19,638.33$1,271.20 — +0.49%.

$1,264$1,266$1,268$1,270$1,272 published · $1,265 now · $1,271 (+0.49%) Nov 6 12:04 UTC Nov 8 13:00 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹1,19,054.82$1,265.00

The chart plots ZEC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ZEC ≈ ₹128,912.39 (about $1,271.20), down 1.2% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

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₹1,19,638.33$1,271.20 ▼ 1.16%
+0.49% since this brief published
7d +2.78%MCap ₹2.04TFull ZEC data →
The market when this published · November 6, 2026
Total market cap₹245.55T
Bitcoin 24h-0.14%
Ethereum 24h-0.52%
BTC dominance58.4%
Fear & Greed28 · Fear

Zcash tests $1,300 as NU7 upgrade coincides with ETF outflow — questions & answers

What was driving Zcash’s reported momentum?

CoinJournal linked the bullish momentum around Zcash’s Friday trading near $1,300 to the NU7 upgrade.

How much left Grayscale’s Zcash ETF?

ZCSH recorded $10.99 million in net outflows on Thursday, bringing weekly withdrawals to $14.77 million.

Where is Zcash trading now?

Live data places Zcash at $1,265, down 2.59% over 24 hours and up 1.22% over seven days.

How much is 1 Zcash worth in rupee today?

About ₹128,912.39 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1,271.20. The rupee price moves with both ZEC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Zcash in rupee page for any amount.

Has Zcash's price moved since this brief was published?

ZEC is up 0.49% since this brief first published — trading at ₹1,19,638 ($1,271.20) now versus ₹1,19,055 ($1,265.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CoinJournal. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · November 8, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #975,053 sha256:5d235a81ccd1dbdb
Based on reporting by CoinJournal — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.CoinJournal · Nov 6 12:04 ↗

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