GhostWareOS Surges After Moonshot Announcement, $DASH, $DUSK & $XMR Prices Faulter

GhostWareOS Surges After Moonshot Announcement, $DASH, $DUSK & $XMR Prices Faulter

The crypto market is currently struggling to find a clear direction. Bitcoin has repeatedly pushed above $90k only to fall back below $88k, highlighting ongoing uncertainty across major assets. At the same time, much of the privacy coin sector has also been lacking momentum. The Dash price has continued to trend lower, while Dusk has struggled to gain traction since its launch.

However, GhostWareOS ($GHOST) is bucking the broader market trend. The privacy-focused project on Solana recently announced a partnership with Moonshot alongside the launch of a new privacy tool called GhostSwap, drawing renewed attention to the ecosystem.

As a result, $GHOST has rallied by roughly 400% over the past week. Many traders expect the Moonshot announcement to further support momentum, as it opens the door to Moonshot’s estimated 20 million users being able to buy $GHOST directly using Apple Pay and Google Pay.

DASH Price Tumbles Below $65

The DASH price has been struggling in 2026. Its price action has been fairly in line with the broader privacy coin market, leaving many bulls questioning their positions. DASH has recently slipped below $65, and it remains unclear where meaningful support may form in the near term.

Dash is an established blockchain focused on fast transactions and optional privacy features. It has historically been viewed as one of the earlier privacy-oriented digital assets, but recent market conditions have reduced speculative interest.

From a technical perspective, key moving averages remain overhead, acting as resistance, while the RSI continues to trend weakly. Together, these indicators suggest selling pressure may persist in the short term.

DASH price chart. Source: CMC

DUSK Price Struggles for Support

DUSK is a slightly less well-known project when compared to the likes of DASH and Monero, but it has nonetheless become a relevant name within the privacy niche, particularly among small-cap traders looking for higher-risk opportunities.

Dusk is designed to support privacy-preserving financial applications, with a focus on compliant privacy and zero-knowledge technology for real-world assets. Essentially, it aims to combine privacy with the ability to trade institutional-grade assets.

The DUSK price has been struggling for several weeks. After a fairly severe crash in early January, the token staged a recovery, but price action now suggests it is pulling back once again, raising concerns about near-term support.

DUSK price chart. Source: CMC

Monero Price Action Shows Some Promise

The Monero price chart was one of the more impressive spectacles in the second half of 2025. Although the Monero price did not keep pace with Zcash, it still performed strongly. In 2026, Monero continued to rally even as Zcash crashed after briefly trading above $700. A pullback now appears to be underway, with XMR changing hands below $500. Fortunately for Monero holders, price action looks more constructive than Dash and Dusk, with support forming near $480. A move back above $500 could shift the chart bullish again.

Monero price chart. Source: CMC

$GHOST Rallies by 400% Following Series of Major Announcements

The GHOST chart is a far cry from the rest of the privacy market. $GHOST was trading relatively flat with a market capitalization of around $2 million in early January. However, as news surrounding technology releases and partnerships began to circulate, momentum quickly built. By the time the Moonshot partnership was officially announced, $GHOST had already pushed above a $10 million market capitalization. Since then, price action has cooled, with support beginning to form in the $7–8 million range.

A major driver behind this surge is the scale of the partnership between GhostWareOS and Moonshot. Moonshot provides access to an estimated 20 million users across more than 130 countries, significantly expanding on-ramp visibility and potential demand for $GHOST.

Beyond the Moonshot partnership, the announcement of GhostSwap also played a key role in driving momentum. GhostSwap is a privacy-focused swapping tool built within the GhostWareOS ecosystem, designed to allow users to exchange assets while minimizing on-chain traceability. The launch added utility to the project, reinforcing confidence that development was progressing beyond announcements alone and helping sustain buying pressure.

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