2026-01-12 17:40:14

Do you remember how we evaluated the privacy track in 2026 earlier?

Monero, this OG privacy coin, just hit a new high, with the price reaching $596.86, a 94% increase in the past quarter. Honestly, this rally is quite fierce.

But the obvious question now is—can this momentum continue? Or is a correction already on the way? The cycle of privacy coins often differs from the overall market trend, mainly depending on capital flow and policy expectations.

What do you think? How should you position your holdings? Continue chasing the rebound, or wait for a pullback?

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MetaMuskRat

· 01-12 18:08

Still watching the coin price at 996, really should reflect on it.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 01-12 18:04

Hmm, XMR's recent surge is really fierce, but honestly, I'm a bit hesitant now. Wait, are we really sure that the cycle of privacy coins is different from the overall market? Sometimes it feels like an illusion... I'm not chasing it anymore, just watching and waiting for it to retest before making a move.

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MeltdownSurvivalist

· 01-12 18:00

Monero has indeed surged wildly, but I still think we should wait a bit; the policy direction isn't fully clear yet. I've long said that privacy coins are a narrative for 2026, so it's not surprising that they are only now rising. The key is whether we can hold on. Chasing the high? Forget it, I'm afraid of getting stuck with the bag. It's better to wait for a pullback to a reasonable level before deploying. A 94% increase is truly crazy; it's likely to take a break soon. The privacy sector is promising in the long term, but at this price level in the short term, I don't dare to act.

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BuyHighSellLow

· 01-12 17:47

A 94% increase is truly crazy, but I'm still choosing to wait and see for now, until policy signals become clearer.

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AirdropBuffet

· 01-12 17:44

A 94% increase is really hard to handle, but I just want to ask everyone, is this really about finding a new narrative or just hype around concepts again? --- Monero's recent surge is indeed outrageous, but if the policy signals are not right, privacy coins can quickly become "problematic coins." Everyone should be aware of that. --- Can't keep up anymore, let's wait and see how the policies move. Anyway, privacy coins have this temperament. --- My logic is that only when the market stabilizes do privacy coins have a chance. Right now, chasing is purely gambling with a mindset. --- Honestly, this increase looks exciting, but I still think it's a bit risky. It's better to reduce positions in batches for peace of mind. --- Privacy coins really depend on policy signals to survive. Chasing high now is basically gambling on regulatory inaction. --- Breaking new highs is indeed impressive, but the question is, where are the bagholders? I'm choosing to observe for now. --- A 94% quarterly increase sounds awesome, but don't forget the retracement can be just as fast. Being cautious is not wrong. --- It's 2026 and people are still hyping privacy coins. I just want to see real application scenarios landing.

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UnluckyMiner

· 01-12 17:43

A 94% increase is indeed crazy, but such speed often serves as a contrarian indicator... I am currently waiting, watching, and staying on the sidelines.

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