The post Monero Breaks Into Top 15 Amid Privacy Coin Revival appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Monero (XMR), the flagship privacy coin and the darling of cryptojackersThe post Monero Breaks Into Top 15 Amid Privacy Coin Revival appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Monero (XMR), the flagship privacy coin and the darling of cryptojackers

Monero Breaks Into Top 15 Amid Privacy Coin Revival

Monero (XMR), the flagship privacy coin and the darling of cryptojackers, has emerged as the latest red-hot OG altcoin, decoupling from the broader cryptocurrency market. 

According to the most recent CoinGecko data, it has now entered the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap. 

The privacy coin has pulled a truly incredible breakout, shattering its 2018 all-time high. It has surged past $640, and it is now in a full-blown “price discovery” mode.

The XMR token is up 13.2% against Bitcoin (BTC) in the last 24 hours alone.

The enormous breakout 

XMR’s daily chart shows that the most critical technical development was the clearing of the $542 resistance level.

This level marked the absolute peak of the 2018 bull run. For eight years, it would act as an impenetrable barrier for the bulls. 

XMR ended up incinerating this level. The massive green candles from Jan. 11–13 show no hesitation, with the bulls pushing straight to $650.

You Might Also Like

This was essentially a “blue sky breakout.” There were no sellers left above $542, so there was no resistance to cap the upside. This made it possible for the asset to surge sharply higher. 

The rally came following the collapse of Zcash (ZEC) earlier this week.

Following the resignation of the entire Electric Coin Company (ECC) team, retail capital has fled Zcash.

That capital is now likely rotating specifically into Monero. XMR is now absorbing the “privacy premium” of the 2026 market.

However, as reported by U.Today, a massive trader recently went long on ZEC following the plunge. 

Source: https://u.today/monero-breaks-into-top-15-amid-privacy-coin-revival

Market Opportunity
TOP Network Logo
TOP Network Price(TOP)
$0.000096
$0.000096$0.000096
0.00%
USD
TOP Network (TOP) Live Price Chart
Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact [email protected] for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.

You May Also Like

Markets await Fed’s first 2025 cut, experts bet “this bull market is not even close to over”

Markets await Fed’s first 2025 cut, experts bet “this bull market is not even close to over”

Will the Fed’s first rate cut of 2025 fuel another leg higher for Bitcoin and equities, or does September’s history point to caution? First rate cut of 2025 set against a fragile backdrop The Federal Reserve is widely expected to…
Share
Crypto.news2025/09/18 00:27
WIF price reclaims 200-day moving average

WIF price reclaims 200-day moving average

WIF (WIF) price is entering a critical technical phase as price action reclaims the 200-day moving average, a level that often separates bearish control from bullish
Share
Crypto.news2026/01/13 23:44
China Blocks Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D as Local Chips Rise

China Blocks Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D as Local Chips Rise

The post China Blocks Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D as Local Chips Rise appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. China Blocks Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D as Local Chips Rise China’s internet regulator has ordered the country’s biggest technology firms, including Alibaba and ByteDance, to stop purchasing Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D GPUs. According to the Financial Times, the move shuts down the last major channel for mass supplies of American chips to the Chinese market. Why Beijing Halted Nvidia Purchases Chinese companies had planned to buy tens of thousands of RTX Pro 6000D accelerators and had already begun testing them in servers. But regulators intervened, halting the purchases and signaling stricter controls than earlier measures placed on Nvidia’s H20 chip. Image: Nvidia An audit compared Huawei and Cambricon processors, along with chips developed by Alibaba and Baidu, against Nvidia’s export-approved products. Regulators concluded that Chinese chips had reached performance levels comparable to the restricted U.S. models. This assessment pushed authorities to advise firms to rely more heavily on domestic processors, further tightening Nvidia’s already limited position in China. China’s Drive Toward Tech Independence The decision highlights Beijing’s focus on import substitution — developing self-sufficient chip production to reduce reliance on U.S. supplies. “The signal is now clear: all attention is focused on building a domestic ecosystem,” said a representative of a leading Chinese tech company. Nvidia had unveiled the RTX Pro 6000D in July 2025 during CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Beijing, in an attempt to keep a foothold in China after Washington restricted exports of its most advanced chips. But momentum is shifting. Industry sources told the Financial Times that Chinese manufacturers plan to triple AI chip production next year to meet growing demand. They believe “domestic supply will now be sufficient without Nvidia.” What It Means for the Future With Huawei, Cambricon, Alibaba, and Baidu stepping up, China is positioning itself for long-term technological independence. Nvidia, meanwhile, faces…
Share
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 01:37