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Monero (XMR) has climbed back into the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap as privacy-focused tokens rally, diverging from broader market trends. The move highlights renewed investor interest in on-chain privacy features amid shifting market flows.
Monero climbed to a fresh record high as a wave of buying lifted privacy tokens and select altcoins while Bitcoin traded sideways. Zcash, Dash and Solana were among the standouts in the move.
Monero (XMR) climbed above $500 Sunday, marking its highest levels since 2021 while rival Zcash (ZEC) lagged. Traders say XMR faces stiff resistance in the $500–$520 zone that could invite a sharp pullback unless decisively cleared.
Monero (XMR) climbed 15% over the past week with a sharp 24-hour spike, becoming the most profitable asset among top-20 cryptocurrencies. Trading volume rose 15% to $169.01 million, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Zcash (ZEC) has risen to become the third-best performer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies as 2025’s so-called "privacy season" picks up pace, with Monero (XMR) also outpacing most peers. The move signals renewed investor appetite for privacy-focused assets amid shifting market flows.
Monero (XMR) pulled back after testing the yearly high near $460, as selling pressure grew around resistance. The move suggests a potential range-bound phase unless bulls reclaim momentum above key levels.
Bitget has launched XMRUSDT perpetual futures with USDT-settled margins, up to 50x leverage, 24/7 trading and funding every eight hours. The exchange also introduced automated futures bots for Monero, enabling programmatic strategies for privacy coin derivatives.
Monero (XMR) rallied from $352 to a short-term peak of $433 this week — a roughly 23% move often reported as ~20% — as renewed demand for privacy-focused assets heated up. Traders and analysts point to rising privacy concerns and market rotation as key drivers.