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How Privacy Coins Are Outperforming in 2025’s Crypto Chaos
In a year marked by market turbulence and mounting geopolitical tensions, privacy coins have emerged as the best-performing sector in the cryptocurrency space.
Analysts and privacy advocates argue this is no coincidence. In fact, some believe the outperformance signals the early stages of a larger shift in global financial dynamics.
Why Privacy Coins Are the Top Performers in a Fear-Driven Market
According to the latest data from Artemis, privacy-focused cryptocurrencies have dropped 12.9% since the start of the year, the smallest drop among all crypto sectors.
In comparison, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a 16.8% decline. In addition, Ethereum (ETH) has also depreciated 52.8% year-to-date (YTD).
BeInCrypto data showed that over the past month, top privacy coins have fared well in comparison to BTC. Monero (XMR) has dipped 8.1%. Notably, Zcash (ZEC) has seen a modest rise of 9.1%. Nonetheless, with Bitcoin, the losses are slightly higher. Over the past month, the largest cryptocurrency has shed 9.8% of its gains.
In fact, privacy coins have also outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market in the past 24 hours. The privacy sector has seen a 7.0% decline, while the global crypto market has dropped 8.3%.
Patrick Scott, Head of Growth at DefiLlama, attributed this outperformance to broader macroeconomic shifts in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Privacy coins were the best-performing crypto sector during the crash. This isn’t about hype. It’s macro,” he wrote.
Scott pointed out that countries are becoming more economically isolated due to increasing tariffs and potential capital controls. He argued that privacy coins’ ability to resist censorship and operate privately would make them more important, shifting from being just a “narrative” to a practical necessity.
“The outperformance isn’t random. It’s an early reaction to a shifting global regime and the breakdown of the post-WW2 international order,” Scott remarked.
Meanwhile, many industry leaders echo a similar sentiment. Vikrant Sharma, Founder and CEO of Cake Investments, expressed strong support for privacy-focused solutions.
“I am a maxi.. a privacy maxi. That’s why I support privacy coins and tools like XMR, Zano, silent payments, and pay join for BTC, LTC-MWB, and yes, I think Zcash is fine too,” he posted.
Others, like Mike Adams, the founder of Brighteon, also stressed the importance of privacy in transactions.
“Use privacy crypto, folks. Monero, Zano, Firo… not BTC, which is completely transparency and has zero privacy,” stated Adams.
In addition to these factors, the demand for privacy coins is being fueled by their growing use in illegal activities. A recent report from BeInCrypto highlighted the dominance of privacy coins in illicit transactions, where they are preferred for their ability to conceal transaction details.
While Bitcoin and stablecoins are still used in such activities, privacy coins like Monero are gaining traction due to their superior anonymity features.
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Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,580 zone. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $1,665.
- Ethereum started a decent increase above the $1,580 and $1,620 levels.
- The price is trading below $1,620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,640 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $1,665 resistance zone.
Ethereum Price Gains Pace
Ethereum price formed a base above $1,500 and started a fresh increase, like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $1,550 and $1,580 resistance levels.
The bulls even pumped the price above the $1,620 zone. A high was formed at $1,668 and the price recently started a downside correction. There was a move below the $1,650 support zone. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,482 swing low to the $1,668 high.
Ethereum price is now trading below $1,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $1,640 level. There is also a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,640 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
The next key resistance is near the $1,665 level. The first major resistance is near the $1,680 level. A clear move above the $1,680 resistance might send the price toward the $1,720 resistance. An upside break above the $1,720 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $1,750 resistance zone or even $1,800 in the near term.
More Losses In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,640 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,600 level. The first major support sits near the $1,575 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,482 swing low to the $1,668 high.
A clear move below the $1,575 support might push the price toward the $1,550 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,520 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $1,480.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $1,575
Major Resistance Level – $1,665
The MANTRA (OM) token suffered a catastrophic price collapse on April 13, plummeting over 90% in under an hour and wiping out more than $5.5 billion in market capitalization.
The sudden crash, which took OM from a high of $6.33 to below $0.50, has drawn comparisons to the infamous Terra LUNA meltdown, with thousands of holders reportedly losing millions.
Why did MANTRA (OM) Crash?
Multiple reports suggest that the trigger is a large token deposit linked to a wallet allegedly associated with the MANTRA team. Onchain data shows a deposit of 3.9 million OM tokens to OKX, sparking concerns about a possible incoming sell-off.
Given that the MANTRA team reportedly controls close to 90% of the token’s total supply, the move raised immediate red flags about potential insider activity and price manipulation.
The OM community has long expressed concerns around transparency. Allegations have surfaced over the past year suggesting the team manipulated the token’s price through market makers, changed tokenomics, and repeatedly delayed a community airdrop.
When the OKX deposit was spotted, fears that insiders might be preparing to offload were amplified.
Reports also indicate that MANTRA may have engaged in undisclosed over-the-counter (OTC) deals, selling tokens at steep discounts — in some cases at 50% below market value.
As OM’s price rapidly declined, these OTC investors were thrown into losses, which allegedly sparked a mass exodus as panic selling took hold. The chain reaction triggered stop-loss orders and forced liquidations on leveraged positions, compounding the collapse.
The MANTRA team has denied all allegations of a rug pull and maintains that its members did not initiate the sell-off.
In a public statement, co-founder John Patrick Mullin said the team is investigating what went wrong and is committed to finding a resolution.
The project’s official Telegram channel was locked during the fallout, which added to community frustration and speculation.
“We have determined that the OM market movements were triggered by reckless forced closures initiated by centralized exchanges on OM account holders. The timing and depth of the crash suggest that a very sudden closure of account positions was initiated without sufficient warning or notice,” wrote MANTRA founder JP Mullin.
If OM fails to recover, this would mark one of the largest collapses in crypto history since the Terra LUNA crash in 2022.
Thousands of affected holders are now demanding transparency and accountability from the MANTRA team, while the broader crypto community watches closely for answers.
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Token unlocks continue to shape the crypto market, influencing wider sentiment and liquidity. This week, three projects—StarkNet (STRK), TRUMP, and Polyhedra Network (ZKJ)—are scheduled for major unlocks.
Both TRUMP and Polyhedra are about to unlock tokens worth more than 20% of their market cap. Here’s what to know.
TRUMP
Unlock Date: April 18
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 40 million TRUMP (4.00% of Max Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 199 million TRUMP
US President Donald Trump’s OFFICIAL TRUMP meme coin is about to unlock new tokens worth 20% of its market cap. On April 18, 40 million TRUMP tokens will be released, with a combined market value of $338.57 million.
Of this, 36 million tokens (10%) are assigned to Creators & CIC Digital 1, while 4 million tokens (10%) go to Creators & CIC Digital 4.
Overall, with such a massive amount unlocked, this release is likely to impact volatility. TRUMP is currently down more than 30% this month.
StarkNet (STRK)
Unlock Date: April 15
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 127.60 million STRK (1.28% of Max Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 2.9 billion STRK
StarkNet is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution built with STARK-based zero-knowledge rollups. Its role is to enhance throughput and reduce gas costs. STRK is the network’s native utility and governance token.
On April 15, 127.60 million STRK tokens will be unlocked, representing $16.71 million in value—roughly 4.40% of the current market cap. Of this, 66.92 million tokens (3.34%) are allocated to early contributors, and 60.68 million tokens (3.34%) to investors.
Also, STRK has declined over 26% in the past month and is currently down nearly 100% from its February 2024 all-time high.
Polyhedra Network (ZKJ)
Unlock Date: April 19
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 15.50 million ZKJ (1.55% of Max Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 60 million ZKJ
Polyhedra Network delivers blockchain interoperability through its zkBridge technology. It enables cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and storage with zero-knowledge proofs.
The April 19 unlock includes 15.50 million ZKJ tokens, valued at $35.16 million—25.7% of ZKJ’s market cap.
The release consists of 8.47 million tokens (2.65%) for ecosystem and network incentives and 2.61 million tokens (1.74%) for community, airdrop, and marketing.
Meanwhile, 3.61 million tokens will be allocated for foundation reserves, and 800,000 tokens for pre-TGE token purchasers.
Also, ZKJ is currently up 10% over the past month.
Overall, this week’s unlocks collectively introduces over $400 million worth of new tokens into the market. While some projects face downward pressure, others like ZKJ show positive momentum.
As always, traders should monitor token distribution closely to assess potential shifts in market sentiment and liquidity.
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