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After Privacy Coins Surge, Does It Mean a Bear Market Is Coming?

The article explores the sharp rise in privacy coins like ZEC and XMR as a potential signal of an impending bear market in the crypto cycle. Historically, privacy tokens tend to surge when other narratives—such as DeFi or NFTs—lose momentum, often marking a final speculative push before a downturn. In 2017, coins like ZEC and XMR gained attention as "better Bitcoin" alternatives, fueled by technological appeal and hype. By late 2021 and early 2022, privacy projects like Aleo attracted massive investments, though they ultimately failed to deliver practical, mainstream adoption. The recent surge in late 2025, with ZEC rising 20x in three months, lacked clear catalysts but may reflect growing unease with increasing regulatory scrutiny and reduced financial privacy in crypto. While figures like Arthur Hayes and firms like a16z promoted "privacy-as-a-service," the author suggests this may have been a tactic to facilitate sell-offs rather than genuine growth. The piece argues that extreme privacy features—such as Monero’s fully anonymous transactions—often cater to illicit use cases rather than mainstream needs, making them a target for regulators and exchanges. Most users and regulators seek balanced privacy—protection without complete anonymity—which current privacy tokens fail to provide. Without addressing real-world utility and acceptable levels of privacy, these coins may remain the last resort in cyclical market pumps, often leaving investors at a loss.

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After Privacy Coins Surge, Does It Mean a Bear Market Is Coming?

marsbit01/31 08:05

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