Investors who placed $1,000 in Zcash (ZEC) a year ago would now see their investment grow to $6,060, marking a 506% return. Other notable performers include HYPE and TRX, which returned $1,176 and $1,150 respectively, while BNB slightly increased to $1,002. In contrast, investments in JITO, MELANIA, and BERA would have resulted in significant losses, with returns of $94, $80, and $98 respectively. The data highlights a challenging year for many altcoins, with only a few projects like TRX, HYPE, and BNB showing resilience. These projects share a commonality of Asian origins or influence, which may have contributed to their relative success in a volatile market.