In a year marked by severe market fluctuations and geopolitical tensions, privacy-focused digital currencies have emerged as the most successful sector of the cryptocurrency market. Analysts believe this performance is not random and signals the beginning of a major transformation in the global financial system. Data from the Artemis platform shows that privacy-focused digital currencies have only experienced a 12.9% decline since the beginning of the current year, while Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped by about 16.8% and Ethereum (ETH) by 52.8%. Market data also indicates that in the past month, Monero (XMR) has only decreased by 8.1%, while Zcash (ZEC) has grown by 9.1%. Bitcoin has experienced a 9.8% price decrease during this period. Patrick Scott from DefiLlama team wrote in a post on X: ‘The superior performance of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies is not random but an early response to the changing global order and the decline of the post-World War II order.’ He emphasized that increased tariffs and capital controls have made countries more isolated, and the anti-censorship capabilities of these cryptocurrencies have transformed their importance from a ‘narrative’ to a ‘practical necessity’. Some crypto enthusiasts have supported this trend and recommended the use of tokens like Monero, Zano, and Firo. On the other hand, reports show that the use of these cryptocurrencies in illegal activities is also on the rise due to their more anonymous nature compared to Bitcoin or stablecoins. You can monitor the prices of all tokens and cryptocurrencies live and in real-time on the digital currency price page.
