2025-12-17 15:40:30

The privacy coin sector has recently stirred up some excitement—#数字资产市场洞察 has managed to carve out an independent market trend.

Its market capitalization has already reached the $8 billion level, with a growth of over 100% in one year, approaching the all-time high from 2021. Even more interesting is that it has left $XMR behind, becoming the undisputed leader in the privacy sector.

Why has XMR been able to stand out in this round of market movement? I think the core reasons are these two points:

**First is the robustness of the sector itself.** The technical barriers for privacy assets are significant; not just any project can do it. XMR’s anonymity mechanism has been tested in the market for years, and its technical stability and community recognition are indeed among the best in its category. This demand is objective and will not disappear out of nowhere.

**Second is the flow of capital.** ZEC has recently shown weak performance, and the sector’s heat is concentrating on stronger targets. As a leading project in the sector, XMR naturally becomes the first choice to absorb this liquidity.

Looking ahead, there are two points worth paying attention to—one is whether the $8 billion level can hold, as the trapped positions near the all-time high will likely be sold off; the other is the overall sentiment towards privacy coins, especially if ZEC continues to weaken, which could drag down the entire sector.

What do you think? Can XMR really break through the all-time high this time? This topic seems quite worth discussing.

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CounterIndicator

· 2025-12-20 09:53

Sold ZEC all in XMR, now there's really no turning back haha

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BlockchainWorker

· 2025-12-20 07:36

8 billion this hurdle, it feels like the trapped orders are about to break, but it might not be strong enough --- XMR's technology remains stable, but the risk of privacy coins being regulated has always been there. ZEC's weakness indicates that the market also has concerns --- Why does it feel like capital is just rotating from ZEC to XMR? It's not really a fundamental improvement, is it? --- Breaking the all-time high? First, see if we can hold the 8 billion mark, otherwise it’s just another wave of profit-taking --- The privacy coin track is inherently controversial. No matter how strong XMR is, it can't change that. Long-term holding still carries risks --- The statement that capital is concentrated sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a game of chance—whoever holds the heavier weight makes the rules --- I don’t quite understand why people are still hyping privacy coins. Aren’t they worried about future policy changes? --- ZEC was quickly left behind, indicating that market enthusiasm is indeed shifting, but how long it can last is uncertain

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TokenVelocityTrauma

· 2025-12-17 16:10

XMR this wave is indeed fierce, but the probability that the 8 billion site can't hold is even higher. The pressure from the trapped positions is no joke. ZEC really underperformed; I should have known better than to touch it. The historical high point is too hard to crack unless new narratives come in.

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RooftopVIP

· 2025-12-17 16:09

Whether the $8 billion threshold can be maintained is the key; those stuck at the historical high are not to be underestimated.

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YieldWhisperer

· 2025-12-17 16:02

actually the math doesn't check out here... 100% in a year but we're supposed to believe it's not just capital rotation washing between dying alts? let me examine the wallet patterns real quick because this smells like classic death spiral momentum, ngl

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Rugman_Walking

· 2025-12-17 15:58

XMR this wave is indeed fierce, but whether it can hold the $8 billion level is really hard to say. The high point in history probably has a lot of trapped orders that might get wiped out. ZEC really underperformed. In my opinion, privacy coins are inherently a niche market, and the capital is limited. XMR is the main course, ZEC is just the soup. Breaking the historical high? Sure, but don’t expect it to skyrocket overnight. The biggest risk for this kind of coin is a sudden change in regulatory stance, and by then, it might be too late to run. The demand for privacy definitely exists objectively, but whether this demand can translate into sustained price increases depends on whether XMR can come up with some new tricks. Honestly, most people entering now are probably speculating on hitting new historical highs. There are not many who truly believe in the technology of privacy coins, and that’s probably the biggest risk.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 2025-12-17 15:54

Bro, ZEC really got hammered this time, XMR does have potential If XMR really breaks a new high, I'll jump in. Still watching for now At the 8 billion mark, it feels like it's going to drop. The early investors at the historical high are already waiting In the privacy coin space, it seems like only XMR has vitality; the others seem to be just passing time Wait until XMR truly stabilizes before making a move. Entering now still feels risky

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