Altcoins Face September Catalysts as Zcash and Monero Lead Privacy Rally

Five altcoins broke out in mid-August and are now facing September catalysts. Among them, Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR) are leading the privacy rally after breaking out on August 22.

ZEC cleared its November 2025 cycle high near $750 on August 22 and reached $888, just under the 1.272 Fibonacci extension at $903. The next extension sits at $1,099, an eight-year high.

Monero (XMR) has been adding 26.5% in seven days since breaking above the May swing high on August 22. It now tests the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement at $538.