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21Shares Launches First European Zcash ETP Alongside ether.fi Product

21Shares launched physically backed ETPs tracking Zcash (ZEC) and ether.fi (ETHFI) on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam. The Zcash ETP (ticker ZCASH) is the first of its kind in Europe, while the ether.fi ETP (ticker ETHFI) tracks the governance and utility token of the liquid restaking protocol. Both ETPs are physically backed, charge a 2.5% annual fee, and trade in euros and U.S. dollars.

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Published Sep 24, 2026, 1:36 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ZEC-USDBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The launch provides institutional‑grade access to Zcash and ether.fi, likely increasing liquidity and price support for both tokens.

02

Market read

First European regulated products for ZEC and ETHFI, opening new capital sources and potentially lifting token prices.

03

What to watch

Custodian risk and regulatory scrutiny of privacy coins may affect long‑term adoption.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: available for trading from Sep 22

Background

21Shares, a European asset manager, listed two physically‑backed ETPs on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, expanding regulated crypto products.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ZEC-USDBullishHigh confidence
Context

21Shares launched the first European physically‑backed Zcash ETP, giving regulated exposure to ZEC.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term price uplift as investors shift to the ETP.

Evidence & confidence

First European product, low supply and fee premium attract institutional and retail buyers.

Market effects

Sector

Expands the regulated crypto‑ETP sector in Europe, encouraging further product launches.

Regional

Boosts European crypto exposure, may attract EU‑based institutional capital.

Global

Adds a new regulated channel for ZEC and ETHFI, potentially influencing global demand.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

High fees and limited AUM could deter investors, limiting price impact.

Key entities

  • Asset Manager
    21Shares

    Issuer of the new Zcash and ether.fi ETPs.

  • Cryptocurrency
    Zcash

    Privacy‑focused coin now available via a European ETP.

  • Cryptocurrency
    ether.fi

    Governance token of the liquid restaking protocol, now offered through an ETP.

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