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 (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.

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.

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.