Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies have experienced a remarkable 240% increase in market capitalization in 2025, now surpassing $19 billion. Zcash (ZEC) spearheaded this growth with an impressive 800% rise over the past year. Monero (XMR) and Dash (DASH) also posted significant gains, each exceeding 100%. This surge is attributed to heightened regulatory scrutiny and a rising demand for privacy in transactions.