ZEC Surges Past $1,500 as Grayscale Announces 3-for-1 Zcash ETF Stock Split

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Amid growing optimism surrounding upcoming technical milestones, ZEC price surged past the $1,500 level following Grayscale's announcement of a 3-for-1 stock split for its Zcash ETF. This price action comes as the network approaches its November 5 NU7 upgrade, which according to reports, is designed to slash block times to 25 seconds and significantly enhance transaction throughput.

Per market data, the Grayscale stock split aims to improve liquidity and accessibility for institutional and retail investors, following a period where the firm increased its ZEC holdings by 28% to 596,269 units. The current price momentum brings ZEC closer to its year-to-date high of $1,590, suggesting that technical upgrades and institutional backing are outweighing long-term governance concerns regarding the 2028 Development Fund expiration.

ZEC stands at $1,521 (as of close September 21, 2026), with market participants focusing on a potential retest of the annual high. Key upcoming catalysts on the economic calendar include inflation prints from Canada and the UK, alongside speeches by ECB President Christine Lagarde, which will likely influence broader risk sentiment in the digital asset space.