Privacy coins are gaining traction as a key narrative in the cryptocurrency market, according to insights from the crypto research institute Stacy Muur. In 2025, privacy-focused crypto assets outperformed major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, showing greater resilience amid market volatility. Their transaction share increased from 9.7% to 11.4%, with Monero and Zcash leading the market for private transactions. The total market value of the privacy sector has surpassed $24 billion. Infrastructure teams are increasingly integrating privacy features into blockchain designs, reflecting a shift towards making privacy a fundamental component rather than an optional feature. This trend is driven by rising demand for anonymity and transactional privacy, especially as global regulations and on-chain monitoring become more stringent. Privacy coins and related technologies are expected to play a significant role in the crypto market by 2026.