BTC to ZEC: Exchange Bitcoin for Zcash Without KYC

Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Zcash (ZEC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Zcash supports shielded transfers, which hide the sender, receiver and amount once the coins are in a shielded address.

  • 20–60 min
  • No account · No KYC
  • Non-custodial
  • Fees included in quote
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BTC
Bitcoin
Price:
$82,174.00
24h Change:
0.76%
Market Cap:
$1.65T
Volume (24h):
$41.01B
Circulating Supply:
20.10M BTC
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ZEC
Zcash
Price:
$1,227.14
24h Change:
6.79%
Market Cap:
$20.85B
Volume (24h):
$1.42B
Circulating Supply:
16.99M ZEC

Data by CoinGecko

BTC to ZEC Exchange Rate

1 BTC = 66.9638 ZEC

The 1 Bitcoin to Zcash reference rate at market prices, before fees. The exact amount, minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.

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BTC to ZEC swap at a glance

Everything that is specific to swapping Bitcoin to Zcash on GhostSwap.

Bitcoin (BTC)You send · Bitcoin network
Zcash (ZEC)You receive · Zcash network

Zcash supports shielded transfers, which hide the sender, receiver and amount once the coins are in a shielded address. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Zcash, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

Swap time
20–60 minuntil your ZEC is sent
Network fee
Paid in BTCby your wallet
Account / KYC
NoneNo sign-up, email or ID for standard swaps
Tracking
Live status pageBTC on mempool.space · ZEC on Blockchair
Your ZEC address
Zcash addressIt starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. Wallets: Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo.
Reference rate
1 BTC ≈ 66.9638 ZEC1 ZEC ≈ 0.014933 BTC · market prices, 15 Oct 2026
Minimum
About 0.00037 BTCThe exact minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.
  1. Send BTC10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin
  2. GhostSwap swaps itAt the floating rate, fees already in the quote
  3. Receive ZECSent to your address; Zcash confirms in about 10–20 minutes
Facts checked 15 Oct 2026Reverse: ZEC to BTC

How much ZEC do you get for BTC?

GhostSwap quotes at 15 Oct 2026, 18:57 UTC. What lands in your wallet: service fee and ZEC network fee already deducted.

Fees included
0.001BTC
0.065571ZEC
0.005BTC
0.329129ZEC
0.02BTC
1.3174ZEC
1BTC
65.8429ZEC

The rate floats with the market until your BTC deposit confirms. The minimum for this pair is about 0.00037 BTC. Enter any amount in the exchange box above for a live quote; no account needed.

Bitcoin to Zcash: what to know before you swap

BTC to ZEC swaps Bitcoin into Zcash, the privacy coin built on zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs). Once your ZEC arrives you can move it into the shielded pool in your wallet, where the sender, receiver and amount are hidden. No account or ID is needed for the swap.

Bitcoin confirmations (about every 10 minutes) take most of the time; Zcash blocks arrive about every 75 seconds, so the payout side is quick.

Tips for this swap

  • Receive to a transparent Zcash address (starts with t1 or t3), then shield the balance in a wallet such as Zodl (formerly Zashi).
  • Use an address you control for the BTC you send and enter it as the sender address.
  • Want privacy by default instead? Compare with BTC to XMR.

Can I swap Bitcoin to Zcash without KYC?

Yes. GhostSwap needs no account, email or ID. Enter your Zcash address and your BTC sender address, then send the deposit.

Which Zcash address should I use?

A transparent address (t1 or t3). You can shield the ZEC in your wallet after it arrives.

How can I convert Bitcoin to Zcash?

Pick BTC as the coin you send and ZEC as the coin you get, enter the amount and paste your Zcash address (a transparent t1 or t3 address). GhostSwap shows a one-time BTC deposit address: send the exact amount from your own wallet. The ZEC is sent to your address after the Bitcoin deposit confirms, usually 20 to 60 minutes after you send. No account or ID is needed for standard swaps.

Is Zcash more private than Bitcoin?

It can be. Every Bitcoin transaction is public. Zcash has transparent addresses that work like Bitcoin's and shielded addresses, where zero-knowledge proofs hide the sender, the receiver and the amount. You get that privacy once you move your ZEC into a shielded address, for example in Zodl (formerly Zashi).

Is Zcash legal?

No country has banned owning Zcash. Some countries stop licensed exchanges from listing privacy coins, and from 10 July 2027 EU crypto providers can't keep accounts that use them. Country by country: Will Zcash be banned?

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What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first and largest cryptocurrency, created in 2009 as a decentralized digital currency that operates without banks or intermediaries. Running on a proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer value transfer across borders with no central authority. Many holders keep BTC as a long-term store of value. With the largest market capitalization and deepest liquidity of any cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is the most commonly exchanged digital asset.

ZEC

What is Zcash?

Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that pioneered the use of zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) in blockchain technology. Unlike Monero where privacy is mandatory, Zcash gives users the choice between transparent transactions (publicly visible, like Bitcoin) and shielded transactions (fully private — hiding sender, receiver, and amount). This flexibility lets Zcash users choose a shielded transfer when they want privacy and a transparent one when they do not. ZEC has been instrumental in advancing cryptographic research that now underpins many Layer 2 scaling solutions.

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Why Swap BTC for ZEC?

Swapping Bitcoin to Zcash on GhostSwap moves your funds into a privacy coin without KYC or account creation. Bitcoin is transparent: all transactions are publicly visible on the blockchain, meaning anyone can trace wallet balances and payment history.

Shield your financial activity

Zcash privacy is optional: it supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs. Use the private option in your wallet to keep balances and payments out of public view.

No account linking the two coins

Your BTC history stays public on the Bitcoin blockchain. The ZEC arrives at your transparent Zcash address, and your wallet can then move it into the shielded pool, where amounts and addresses are hidden. A no-KYC swap adds no account or ID linking the two.

Low fees on the Zcash network

Zcash fees are minimal, making ZEC practical for regular private transactions, not just large transfers.

No identity verification required

GhostSwap processes your BTC to ZEC swap without KYC, sign-ups, or personal data collection. The BTC you send is still visible on the Bitcoin blockchain; the privacy starts once the ZEC is in your wallet.

Exchange BTC for ZEC on GhostSwap with no account and no sign-up. Most swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes after you send your BTC.

BTC

Convert Bitcoin to Zcash

BTCZEC at market price
0.00037BTC0.024777ZEC
0.0005BTC0.033482ZEC
0.001BTC0.066964ZEC
0.002BTC0.133928ZEC
0.005BTC0.334819ZEC
0.01BTC0.669638ZEC
0.05BTC3.3482ZEC
0.1BTC6.6964ZEC

At market prices of $82,174.00 per BTC and $1,227.14 per ZEC (15 Oct 2026), 0.005 BTC is worth about 0.334819 ZEC. Your exact amount, after network fees, is shown in the exchange box before you send.

ZEC

Convert Zcash to Bitcoin

ZECBTC at market price
0.025ZEC0.000373BTC
0.05ZEC0.000747BTC
0.1ZEC0.001493BTC
0.2ZEC0.002987BTC
0.5ZEC0.007467BTC
1ZEC0.014933BTC
5ZEC0.074667BTC
10ZEC0.149334BTC

Going the other way, 0.5 ZEC is worth about 0.007467 BTC at the same prices.

How to Exchange Bitcoin to Zcash

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Select Crypto Currency

Select BTC and ZEC

Pick BTC in “You send” and ZEC in “You get”, then enter the amount. The box shows how much ZEC you get and the minimum BTC for this pair.

Select Wallet Address
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Enter Zcash Address

Paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC (it starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address). Then enter the Bitcoin address you send BTC from; a refund, if ever needed, goes there.

Sent Crypto Currency
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Send Bitcoin

Send exactly the amount shown from your own Bitcoin wallet to the one-time deposit address.

Receive Crypto

Receive Zcash

Your ZEC is usually paid out 20–60 minutes after you send your BTC, and Zcash then confirms it in about 10–20 minutes. Follow each step on the status page with your swap ID.

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BTC to ZEC: questions and answers

Everything you need to know about exchanging BTC to ZEC on GhostSwap.

How long does it take to swap BTC to ZEC on GhostSwap?
Most BTC to ZEC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin, then the ZEC is sent to your wallet, and Zcash confirms the payout in about 10–20 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.
How much is 1 BTC in ZEC?
At 15 Oct 2026, 18:57 UTC, 1 BTC swapped to about 65.8429 ZEC on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.00037 BTC. The rate floats with the market until your BTC deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send.
What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Zcash?
The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ZEC amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Bitcoin network fee for your deposit is paid in BTC by your wallet.
What wallet should I use to receive ZEC?
To receive Zcash from your swap, we recommend using Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo. All three can move ZEC into the shielded pool. Make sure your wallet supports the Zcash network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ZEC address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.
What format is the ZEC address?
Use a Zcash address: it starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.
Can I track my BTC to ZEC swap?
Yes. After initiating your swap, GhostSwap provides a transaction status page where you can monitor progress in real-time. You can also track your BTC payment on mempool.space (https://mempool.space) and your incoming ZEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash).
Is it safe to exchange BTC for ZEC on GhostSwap?
GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ZEC is sent straight to the Zcash address you enter, so check that address twice, Zcash transfers cannot be reversed.
How does a cross-chain BTC to ZEC swap work?
Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ZEC on Zcash, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.
Is it legal to own and swap Zcash?
In most countries, yes: owning and swapping Zcash is not banned, although some centralized exchanges have stopped listing privacy coins in certain regions. Privacy is a legitimate need, and using privacy-enhancing tools is not illegal in itself. You are responsible for following the cryptocurrency rules where you live.
What happens if my BTC to ZEC exchange fails?
If a swap cannot be completed, the BTC is refunded to the Bitcoin address you entered as the sender address. If something looks stuck, contact support with your swap ID from the status page. Most problems come from sending a different amount than shown or using an address on the wrong network.

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