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ZEC · Zcash

Where ZEC earns the most — safely.

Zcash — privacy coin with zk-SNARK shielded transactions

The highest ZEC rate on YieldScope right now is 28.2 % APY on Bitget Earn — safety grade A, Flexible. Across 5 venues we track, ZEC averages 8.05 % APY. Rates float and are refreshed daily; last updated 2026-07-29.

Best rate right now
28.2 %
Bitget Earn A
Flexible · withdraw anytime · base rate
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Best on an A-grade platform
28.2 %
Bitget Earn A
Passes all 5 safety checks · flexible
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Rank
#15
Market cap
$7.7B
24h volume
$206M
From ATH
-86%
1y change
+1024%
Price · 1 year
$459.74+1034.2% · 1Y

ATH $3,192 on Oct 2016·upd. Jul 29

The spread

One coin, 5 prices for your trust

Rate range

0.37 %
low
8.05 %
avg
28.2 %
high
Rate history

How ZEC yields moved across exchanges

Best rate over time
28.2 %

from 2026-05-25 to 2026-07-29

Source: daily snapshots via exchange APIs

All venues

All platforms for ZEC

Platform Best ↓ Type Platf. risk
Bitget Earn 28.2 % flexible A Open →
WhiteBIT 5.52 % 30d lock B Open →
Bitfinex 5.15 % lending D Open →
OKX Earn 1.0 % flexible B Open →
Binance Earn 0.37 % flexible C Open →

How much will you earn?

ZEC
PlatformInterestTotal
Bitget Earn+3.213313.2133
WhiteBITLock+0.566210.5662
Bitfinex+0.527310.5273
OKX Earn+0.100510.1005
Binance Earn+0.037110.0371
On Bitget Earn:+0.0088per day·+0.2349per month·+3.2133per year
🏦 A bank at 0.5% would pay just +0.0501 ZEC over this period.The top rate here pays 64× more.

Method: monthly compounding (1 + APR/12)ⁿ, where APR is the exchange's stated rate. The realized 12-month return is slightly higher due to reinvestment. Rates may change. Not financial advice.

Coin summary
Rank#15
Platforms with offers5
Best flexible28.2 %
Best overall28.2 %
Average8.05 %
Coin signals

What to watch on ZEC

📉 Price -86% below ATH. Peak: Oct 2016
🚀 Sharp 1-year gain (+1024%) — speculative risk
FAQ

ZEC yield FAQ

What's the best ZEC interest rate right now?

The highest ZEC rate we currently track is 28.19% APY on Bitget Earn, which we grade A for safety. These are base rates refreshed daily — not promotional teasers.

Is earning interest on ZEC safe?

It depends on the platform, not the coin. We grade every platform A–F on five checks: regulation, proof-of-reserves, flexible withdrawals, an insurance fund, and track record. Check the grade next to each rate before depositing — a higher APY often means higher risk.

Are these ZEC rates promotional?

No. We track 5 platforms for ZEC and publish base rates only — never the headline promo or teaser tiers that apply to tiny balances. Floating rates are labelled as snapshots, so the number reflects what a normal balance realistically earns.

ZEC

What is ZEC

Zcash (ZEC) is a PoW privacy coin optimized for transaction privacy. Supports shielded addresses (full privacy) and transparent ones. Uses zk-SNARK proofs.

Known risks

  • Delisted in Europe and other regions
  • Declining shielded pool usage
  • Competition with Monero

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