Privacy Tokens Soar 213% Since Bitcoin's Peak
The cryptocurrency sector focused on privacy has seen significant growth since Bitcoin's peak in October 2025. According to Wise Crypto, this segment has climbed by 213% over that time period, with most of the gains attributed to Zcash (ZEC). The token's market capitalization has increased by 25 times, making it a major player in the privacy sector.
Zcash currently accounts for around 62% of the total market cap in this segment, which has grown from $7.1 billion to $33.6 billion over the past year. Monero (XMR) is the second-largest asset in the privacy category and has approximately doubled in value since October.
While some analysts are optimistic about Zcash's prospects, others have expressed caution. Filbfilb recently questioned how far the token's rally can be trusted, citing valuation models that suggest implied prices below its current trading levels.