Privacy coins like Zcash and Monero have outperformed Bitcoin in 2025, with Zcash surging over 700% while Bitcoin shows restrained growth. This shift is driven by rising demand for privacy-focused assets amid stricter EU regulations such as MiCA. Privacy coins lead market performance: Zcash [ZEC] up more than 700%, Monero [XMR] resilient with minimal downside. [...]