Zcash falls 7.4 percent ahead of block 3,543,405, the NU7 cut-off for old Sprout funds

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Zcash lost 7.4 percent to $1,228.33 on October 30, 2026, making it the biggest loser in the top 25. The protocol deadline matters more than the price: with NU7 at block height 3,543,405, balances left in the old Sprout pool become unusable.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsZcash lost 7.4 percent within 24 hours on October 30, 2026, and is trading at $1,228. That makes ZEC the biggest loser among the 25 largest cryptocurrencies. The day's more important number is not on the price board, though: six days before the NU7 network upgrade activates at block height 3,543,405, balances in the old Sprout pool will become unusable. Anyone who still has ZEC there will no longer be able to reach it afterwards. Taken together, this makes the day unusual for ZEC holders. The price slide is market noise and will pass. The protocol deadline will not pass, and it cannot be made up later. Zcash at $1,228: the numbers behind the ZEC price on October 30 Zcash traded at $1,228....