Privacy Coins Defy Downtrend with Stunning Gains

Bitcoin is currently trading at a significant discount compared to its October 2025 high. The median asset among the top 200 cryptocurrencies has dropped by 58% since then, while Bitcoin itself is down by 36%. However, one sector that stands out from this trend is privacy-focused currencies.

A recent report from Glassnode shows that these coins have made significant gains, with some rising above their October peak. Zcash (ZEC) has been a standout performer in this space, rocketing up by an impressive 2,200% over the same period.

This surge in popularity is not limited to just Zcash, as other privacy-focused currencies like Monero and Dash have also seen significant gains. The sector as a whole has outperformed all others, with some coins even reaching new highs.