$ZEC Current Status: Trading near $1,550–$1,630 USDT following strong upward momentum through September 2026.
Upcoming Catalyst: The network is eyeing the NU7 upgrade, targeted for testnet launch on October 6 and mainnet activation on November 5, 2026.
Transition: Ongoing discussions emphasize the network's long-term shift toward Shielded Proof-of-Stake (ZS-PoS) to move away from heavy proof-of-work miner selling.