Privacy coins are back in the spotlight as traders begin whispering about the possibility of a “privacy coin supercycle.” After years of dormancy, several tokens built around anonymous trading and DeFi privacy tools have exploded, with some soaring nearly 350% in just 30 days.
As global regulators tighten rules around on-chain transparency, traders appear to be pivoting once again to privacy-focused projects, believing that demand for on-chain anonymity is making a strong comeback. In this article, we will look at three such coins that have already shown strong momentum in recent weeks and may still have further upward momentum.
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Zcash (ZEC)
The aforementioned 350% spike is due to Zcash (ZEC). Zcash (ZEC) is one of the oldest privacy coins, built to allow users to send and receive cryptocurrencies with complete confidentiality through zero-knowledge proofs, a system that hides transaction details without affecting verification.
Zcash recently hit a four-year high of over $297, marking one of the strongest price movements among privacy coins this month, but has fallen by about 18% due to profit taking. Despite the short-term correction, ZEC still shows upside potential.
From October 7th to October 16th, Zcash price formed higher lows, while the relative strength index (RSI), a momentum indicator that tracks whether an asset is overbought or oversold, formed lower lows.
This creates a hidden bullish divergence and typically indicates that the broader uptrend is still intact even when short-term selling pressure increases.
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To confirm new strength, Zcash would need to regain $246 and then close above $297 (a 37.2% jump from current levels). This could pave the way to $312 and $342, with an expansion target of $438 based on trend-based Fibonacci predictions.
For now, Zcash’s bullish structure remains safe by holding above $186, positioning it as one of the key privacy coins to watch as the sector gains new momentum. Below $186, ZEC price may suffer from more aggressive profit taking.
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dash (dash)
Second on our list of privacy coins is Dash (DASH). This is a long-term project known for its optional privacy features that allow users to mix transactions for greater anonymity. Originally launched as a fork of Bitcoin, Dash has evolved into one of the most established privacy-focused cryptocurrencies used for both payments and secure transfers.
DASH is up nearly 83% in the past 30 days, but has fallen 24.8% in the last week due to recent profit-taking. However, it is worth noting that this correction may simply be part of a larger continuation pattern rather than a complete reversal.
The token previously managed to break out of a flag and pole pattern (marked in blue) with a target near $66 and rise to $61 before cooling off.
Now, a new flag and pole structure (marked in orange) appears to be forming, suggesting that DASH may consolidate before the next breakout.
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If a breakout occurs above $43, the new pattern could push DASH price up to $94 based on the current pole prediction. The first levels to clear are $49 and $61, both of which are strong resistance zones.
However, a drop below $38 could weaken this setup and cause DASH to fall to $33 or even $29.
The chart may look complicated with multiple poles and flags, but it essentially highlights a repeating bullish structure. It also indicates that DASH’s current decline may be more of a pause than a reversal of the privacy coin’s ongoing uptrend.
Railgun (RAIL)
The third privacy coin on our list, Railgun (RAIL), was one of the standout gainers in 2025. Built on Ethereum, Railgun allows users to perform private transactions, swaps, and DeFi interactions using zk-SNARK, a cryptographic technique that hides sender, recipient, and amount data without compromising blockchain validation.
Over the past 30 days, Railgun has surged nearly 184%, outperforming most privacy coins. Nevertheless, the recent 8.1% decline is modest. Even more so considering that RAIL has risen another 5.2% in the past 24 hours, showing renewed strength.
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On-chain data supports this bullish sentiment. All major holder groups have increased their positions over the past week.
Smart Money Wallets increased by 21%, Whales by 35%, Celebrities increased their holdings by 2%, and the top 100 addresses (accounting for 90% of supply) increased by 2.1%.
The only area showing mild selling was the exchange, which is up 4.7%, suggesting retail traders are taking some profits. Still, the accumulation in all other cohorts shows growing confidence that the privacy coin rally is likely to continue.
Technically, RAIL price is trading within a descending wedge pattern, and this structure often precedes an upward breakout. A close above $3.04 could confirm this move, with an initial target of $3.53 and a second target of $5.61, near the all-time high.
However, a daily close below $2.24 could invalidate this bullish setup and push RAIL towards $1.20. For now, Railgun remains one of the best-performing privacy tokens, blending on-chain confidence with technically sound integration patterns.
