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Zcash (ZEC) Perpetual Futures

Zcash (ZEC) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Trade ZECon 3 exchangesdYdX logoOpen on dYdX

Market Overview

Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency using zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) to enable shielded transactions. ZEC perpetual futures are available on major centralized exchanges. ZEC perps are the most liquid privacy coin derivative, seeing increased volume when regulatory pressure on transparent chains drives interest toward privacy-preserving alternatives.

Trading Tips for Zcash Perps

ZEC is the most liquid privacy coin in perps markets. It rallies on privacy narrative momentum, especially after exchange delistings of smaller privacy coins concentrate volume into ZEC. Monitor regulatory actions against Monero and Dash — these often redirect perps flow into ZEC.

Where to Trade Zcash (ZEC) Perpetual Futures

Zcash (ZEC) perpetual futures are available on 3 exchanges. Compare fees, leverage, and features below to find the best platform for trading ZEC perps.

dYdX logo
dYdX
dYdX Chain (Cosmos)
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
9.0/10
Trade ZECReview
Gains Network logo
Gains Network
Arbitrum, Polygon, Base
Maker Fee
0.050%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
1000x
Rating
8.0/10
Trade ZECReview
SynFutures logo
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.020%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.8/10
Trade ZECReview

Frequently Asked Questions — Zcash (ZEC)

What is the current ZEC perpetual futures funding rate?▼
The live Zcash (ZEC) funding rate is shown above, updated every 2 minutes. Funding rates are displayed as annualized percentages for each exchange listing ZEC perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest ZEC perp trading fees?▼
The lowest ZEC taker fee is 0.020% on SynFutures, versus 0.050% on dYdX. The cost comparison table above compares total cost — maker/taker fees plus slippage — for a $100,000 ZEC trade across all 3 venues.
How does Zcash open interest compare across exchanges?▼
Zcash (ZEC) open interest is broken down by exchange in the chart above, showing the total value of outstanding ZEC derivative contracts on each platform. Rising open interest indicates new capital entering the market, while declining OI suggests positions are being closed.
What does the ZEC long/short ratio indicate?▼
The Zcash long/short ratio shows the balance between traders betting on price increases (longs) versus decreases (shorts) across exchanges. An extreme ratio in either direction can signal potential reversals as crowded positioning often leads to liquidation cascades.
Where can I trade ZEC perpetual futures?▼
Zcash (ZEC) perps are listed on 3 exchanges: dYdX, Gains Network, and SynFutures. See the "Where to Trade" section above for a full comparison of fees, leverage limits, and direct trading links for each venue.

Category: Privacy · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized

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