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Bitcoin Falls Asleep, But Privacy Coins Zcash and Monero Are Waking Up

Decrypt·October 6, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Falls Asleep, But Privacy Coins Zcash and Monero Are Waking Up

Zcash and Monero lead major coins over the past 24 hours while Bitcoin and Ethereum barely moved. Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies are gaining momentum as traders seek anonymity, with ZEC and XMR outperforming the broader market. The shift highlights renewed interest in privacy coins amid a quiet period for the largest digital assets.

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