2026-01-04 06:25:26

The altcoin market in 2025 is indeed challenging, with a tough overall environment. But if you look closely, you'll notice that the privacy coin sector is breaking through against the trend.

Here are the data points: ZEC has increased by more than 8 times (+861%), XMR has more than doubled (+123%), and although DASH's growth is relatively moderate, it still saw a 12% increase. These three privacy coin projects have stood out amidst the market's big waves and淘沙.

The underlying logic is actually easy to understand. When regulations tighten and compliance pressures increase, the value of privacy protection becomes more prominent. Crypto natives' demand for financial privacy has not diminished; in fact, it has become more urgent at certain stages.

So the question is: in 2026, what kind of story will once again attract the market's attention? Will the privacy narrative continue to shine, or will it be pushed to the background by other new concepts? The Web3 world is changing rapidly—where is the next hot trend? What are your thoughts?

ZEC-2,65%

DASH-3,36%

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fren_with_benefits

· 7h ago

An 861% increase makes my eyes dizzy. I wonder why I didn't get in when XMR doubled... Privacy coins are definitely storytelling, but honestly, will regulators turn around and hit them with a blow? Next hot trend? Don't even think about it. Now is the time to bet on privacy coins. ZEC's recent market movement is quite fierce; it feels like someone is bottom-fishing. The demand for privacy will always exist, there's no doubt about that. It all depends on who can survive until the end. 2026 is still too far away. What we should be watching now is whether they will be delisted by exchanges... Projects that double in value are always discovered late; waiting a bit longer just means a new story will start.

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YieldFarmRefugee

· 16h ago

I've been a long-time supporter of privacy coins. That wave of ZEC really made a profit, but XMR's liquidity is terribly poor. Wait, why does this data seem a bit fake? Is it real or not? The demand for privacy will always exist. The stricter the regulation, the more valuable it becomes. It's that simple. 2026? Who the knows? Anyway, I'm ALL IN on privacy coins. Hold on, DASH only increased by 12%? How can that be called a counter-trend breakout... The next hot trend will depend on policy developments. Privacy coins are just beneficiaries of favorable policies.

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SmartContractPlumber

· 01-04 06:55

Privacy coins are surging so strongly, essentially driven by risk aversion under regulatory pressure. But I have to be straightforward—completely private assets like XMR are facing increasingly strict compliance reviews from exchanges, and liquidity has become a bottleneck. A good increase in price doesn't necessarily mean you can sell easily.

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APY_Chaser

· 01-04 06:51

ZEC's recent surge is insane, 861%? I feel like I still missed out. Privacy coins are indeed interesting; once regulation hits, they become valuable... That logic makes sense. XMR doubled? No way, is that real? The demand for privacy is always there, but I don't know if it will still be this hot in 2026. Still the same saying, altcoins are a game of life and death; choosing the right track means profit.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 01-04 06:38

Privacy coins have indeed been aggressive this wave, but I think it's more of a market correction, as they were suppressed too harshly before. The data on ZEC looks intimidating; we need to be cautious of a rebound peak, as regulation can change suddenly. XMR is okay; projects that can survive are often the winners. I don't know what the big trend in 2026 will be, but those willing to stake in the privacy coin sector should be mentally prepared. --- Wait, is it true that ZEC has multiplied so many times... I find it hard to believe that this surge is driven by genuine demand. --- Actually, I have more confidence in those that can survive the bear market; no matter how hot privacy coins are, they need to stay alive. --- Wow, privacy coins are surging against the trend... Could it be that the whales are laying low? --- It's said to be about financial privacy needs, but honestly, it's about avoiding regulation. How long this can last is really uncertain. --- In this rebound, privacy coins have indeed taken a different path, but what about the next round?

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down_only_larry

· 01-04 06:33

Wow, ZEC has increased 8 times, how did I miss that... Privacy coins are really fierce this time, but I still think too many people are chasing the high 2026? Who knows, anyway I am firmly bullish on XMR Regulation is quite right, but it feels like the story can't be told for too long Wait, why is DASH's increase so mild? Is it being phased out? I just want to say, the demand for privacy will always exist, only depends on who can survive till the end The next hot trend is probably AI + blockchain, privacy coins have been out for a while, right? Really? Is this data credible? I can't see such a trend I've long said that privacy coins have prospects, now I regret not accumulating enough The more regulatory pressure, the more valuable privacy coins are. I agree with this logic No one can predict the next trend, better to go all in on one that you stick with Could ZEC's rebound be manipulated by whales? Be careful The demand for privacy is real, but could it be hindered by centralized exchanges?

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4am_degen

· 01-04 06:27

ZEC's recent surge is insane, 888% really can't be sustained Privacy coins do have some value, but I feel like that's about it XMR holders are laughing to death, who understands the joy of doubling their holdings 2026's trend? Honestly, who the hell knows, anyway I'm still holding ZEC tightly The stricter the regulations, the more attractive privacy coins become; this logic makes sense Unfortunately, DASH hasn't risen much, a child forgotten by its parents The next trend is probably another combo punch of AI + blockchain games, I'm tired Privacy narrative has sparked a wave, will another concept take over next year? Hard to say Brothers who are bottom-fishing ZEC, how are you feeling now? You must be floating on air I just want to know when privacy coins will be delisted from exchanges

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