Zcash Gets First European ETP Launch After US ETF Debut

European asset manager 21shares has introduced the region’s first exchange traded product tied to Zcash, expanding the privacy focused cryptocurrency’s presence in regulated markets following a strong run in its price over the past year.

New Products Listed On Euronext

The physically backed Zcash ETP began trading Tuesday on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, giving investors exposure to ZEC through standard brokerage accounts without needing to hold the cryptocurrency directly. Alongside it, 21shares also launched a similar product tracking ETHFI, the token tied to decentralized finance protocol Ether.fi. Both products carry a 2.5% annual management fee, notably higher than fees typically charged on Bitcoin and Ether investment products in Europe.

Follows Zcash’s US ETF Launch

The European listing comes shortly after a Zcash ETF began trading in the United States on NYSE Arca, reflecting a broader wave of institutional interest in the privacy coin across both markets.

Strong Price Rally Renews Bitcoin Comparisons

Zcash has been one of the crypto market’s top performers recently, climbing past $1,500 and gaining nearly 1,100% over the past year.

The rally has sparked fresh discussion around Zcash’s potential as a Bitcoin alternative, with some analysts pointing to possible advantages from entering the market later than earlier competitors. Interest has also extended into mining, with one major mining firm reporting it produced roughly 28% of all new ZEC in the first half of 2026, citing the network’s fixed supply and privacy features as key draws.