Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has declared the era of privacy-centric cryptocurrency assets.
Silbert, best known for his early bullish stance on Bitcoin (BTC), stated that the ‘privacy’ era in the crypto industry has begun. His X post gained significant traction in less than 24 hours, as more crypto enthusiasts nodded on the need for privacy to scale on-chain finance and user protection.
As such, Finbold analyzed three privacy-centric crypto assets on May 24 to consider in 2026 based on these traits: institutional tailwind, technical breakout, and programmable privacy.
Zcash (ZEC): Institutional tailwind
Zcash (ZEC) has gained significant bullish traction since April 2026, fueled by institutional tailwinds. Over the past 30 days, ZEC price surged over 87%, trading at about $671 at press time.
With the token nearing its 2025 peak, its market cap climbed to around $11.2 billion at the time of reporting. Zcash has attracted significant institutional support, as Finbold previously noted. For instance, the Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZCSH) had a total of over $236.3 million in assets under management (AUM) at the time of reporting, based on official data.
If the token continues to gain more institutional demand, a potential parabolic breakout could occur in 2026.
Monero (XMR): Technical breakout
Monero (XMR) is the second-largest privacy-focused crypto asset, with a market capitalization of about $7.2 billion on Monday. From a technical analysis standpoint, the XMR/USD pair has been consolidating around its 2018 and 2021 all-time high (ATH).
Amid rising demand for privacy-oriented crypto assets, XMR is well-positioned to break out from its major supply wall around $426 and enter the price discovery phase.
Oasis Network (ROSE): Programmable privacy
The Oasis Network (ROSE) is a small-cap crypto asset focused on programmable smart contracts, with a market capitalization of about $75.5 million at the time of reporting. From a technical analysis standpoint, the ROSE/USDC pair has been forming a potential macro reversal pattern, characterized by a descending wedge and a rising divergence in the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI).
The token is already listed on major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, and Coinbase, which could bolster its bullish sentiment in 2026.
