ZEC Surges Past $1,000 for First Time Amid Grayscale ETF Listing and Mining Gains

• ZEC hit $1,021, breaking above $1,000 for the first time.
• Grayscale’s ZCSH ETF listing helped strengthen Zcash’s bullish momentum.
• Mining profits and rising derivatives activity could support further ZEC gains.

Zcash — ZEC, has finally broken above the $1,000 mark, setting a fresh record. ZEC reached $1,021 on September 4 after another powerful rally. The privacy coin gained momentum following Grayscale’s U.S. spot ETF listing. Strong mining profits have added another layer of support, while traders now watch for further gains.

ZEC reached $1,021 on September 4, breaking a major psychological barrier. This marked the first time Zcash traded above $1,000. The move followed strong gains during the previous trading session. On September 3, ZEC reached an intraday high near $979. ZEC gained nearly 17% during that September 3 session. The broader performance looks even stronger across longer timeframes. ZEC has gained more than 88% during the past 30 days.

Over six months, Zcash has climbed roughly 353% against the dollar. Grayscale’s ETF launch provided a major catalyst for the latest advance. The asset manager listed ZCSH on NYSE Arca on August 25. The launch created a new U.S. investment route for Zcash exposure. Traders quickly connected the listing with ZEC’s accelerating price action. Crypto Banter also highlighted the move after ZEC crossed $1,000.

The account linked the rally partly to growing interest in privacy. Zcash offers shielded transfers powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. This technology allows users to protect transaction details across the network. Privacy has become a stronger theme as blockchain surveillance expands. Some traders now view Zcash as a potential hedge against transaction monitoring. Zcash also carries a maximum supply of 21 million coins.

Zcash mining activity has climbed alongside the token’s price. Network hashrate reached 27.9 GSol/s on August 28. Current hashrate remains around 91% of that record level. Such activity suggests miners continue seeing attractive ZEC economics. Bitmain’s Antminer Z15 Pro currently ranks among the most profitable ASIC miners. The machine reportedly generates about $59.09 daily at current ZEC prices.

The older Antminer Z15 also remains profitable under current market conditions. The Z15 reportedly generates around $29.25 each day. Both machines have sold out through Bitmain’s website. Resellers now list the Z15 Pro above the $4,999 official price. Rising demand reflects growing interest in Zcash mining hardware. Mining profitability can influence network participation over time.

More profitable machines can encourage additional computing power across the network. ZEC’s derivatives market has also expanded alongside the spot rally. Futures volume recently jumped 113.64% to roughly $6.38 billion. Open interest increased 34.97% to approximately $2.16 billion. Spot trading volume reached around $594.6 million across 24 hours.