Decred [DCR] surged 24.03% over the past 24 hours at press time and attracted renewed market attention after buyers returned aggressively. Daily trading volume jumped 400.65% to roughly $8.3 million, while market capitalization climbed 24.07% to $242.93 million.
Those gains reflected stronger participation rather than isolated buying activity. Investors also returned after DCR spent months trading inside a persistent downtrend. As a result, the rally shifted market sentiment and placed the token among the strongest performers during the session.
Even so, higher trading activity alone did not confirm that buyers had gained complete control. Instead, the rapid expansion in volume suggested the market had entered a decisive phase where both buyers and sellers actively competed for direction.
Selling pressure lingered beneath the rally Despite the impressive price recovery, spot market positioning painted a more balanced picture.
The 90-day Spot Taker Cumulative Volume Delta remained seller-dominant, indicating market sell orders continued to exceed aggressive buy orders throughout the broader period. Such a reading highlighted that sellers still entered positions even as the price advanced sharply. However, buyers absorbed much of that supply instead of allowing the rally to reverse immediately.
Such behavior often reflected improving demand because sustained buying managed to offset continuous selling pressure. Even so, the indicator showed that bullish conviction had not become one-sided. If aggressive selling continues to increase near higher price levels, DCR could face stronger resistance before extending its recovery.
Source: CryptoQuant Large orders hinted at stronger market conviction Spot Average Order Size showed the appearance of big whale orders during the rally, revealing that larger participants had become increasingly active. This development aligned with the sharp increase in trading volume instead of contradicting it.
Larger transactions generally reflected stronger capital deployment than retail-driven activity. Although the indicator did not reveal whether every order represented buying or selling, it confirmed institutional-scale participation had increased.
Such participation often carried greater influence over short-term price direction because larger orders absorbed liquidity more efficiently. As interest from bigger players expanded, Decred attracted broader market attention.
Even so, continued participation from these traders would remain necessary if buyers intend to sustain the recent advance.
Source: CryptoQuant Channel breakout shifted DCR’s technical outlook DCR broke above its multi-month descending channel after spending several months respecting lower highs and lower lows. The breakout marked the first decisive violation of the bearish structure visible on the daily chart. Price also rebounded strongly from support near $10.67 before climbing toward the next major resistance at $16.68.
Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index reached 73.74 as of writing, placing the indicator inside the overbought territory after a sharp rise from neutral conditions. Such readings typically indicate exceptionally strong buying activity, but they also warn of potential short-term exhaustion.
Even so, the breakout remained technically significant because the price closed above the descending channel rather than rejecting from its upper boundary. If buyers defend the breakout zone, DCR could challenge $16.68. Otherwise, profit-taking could trigger a healthy pullback before another attempt higher.
Source: TradingView Decred’s breakout significantly improved its technical structure after months of sustained weakness.
Rising volume and increased whale-sized orders supported that shift, although seller dominance within Spot Taker CVD showed supply had not disappeared.
If buyers continue absorbing aggressive selling, DCR could reclaim $16.68 and strengthen the recovery. Otherwise, persistent selling pressure near resistance could slow the advance before the next directional move develops.
Final Summary Decred broke its long-term downtrend while rising volume reflected renewed market participation. Seller pressure persisted, yet buyers absorbed supply as DCR approached key resistance near $16.68.
The crypto-market, at the time of writing, was going through a broad period of corrections. However, unlike the corrections on 13 March, these were more controlled in nature. Monero and Decred recorded a depreciation following a 48-hour rally, whereas Augur fell after a period of sideways movement.
12th ranked Monero did not record a major pullback as a minor dip of 1.50 percent took its valuation down to $53.15 from $54.67. Its market cap remained under the $1 billion mark, at $972 million, but it registered a below-average trading volume of $146 million, at press time.
The Chaikin Money Flow suggested that capital outflows were slightly outnumbering capital inflows, at press time, as the Parabolic SAR pointed to a bearish period.
Monero was in the news recently after reports suggested its blockchain was being used to give undocumented immigrants a better shot at fair treatment in the United States judicial system.
Source: REP/USD on Trading View
Augur registered a decline following some sideways movement on the charts. April hasn’t been entirely favourable to the REP token as its price dipped from $10.3 to $9.7, incurring a 6.08 percent loss. With a market cap of $107 million, the token’s recorded trading volume remained low with only $29 million.
The MACD indicator suggested that a bullish trend reversal could on the cards for the privacy token, but the Bollinger Bands suggested a reduced volatile period as the bands were converging on the charts.
Finally, Decred recorded a drop of 3.44 percent in its value, with the token trading at $11.6, at the time of writing. Decred had a market cap of $126 million, backed by a decent trading volume of $73 million.
Market indicators highlighted a neutral period for the token as the Awesome Oscillator pointed to declining momentum on the bulls’ side, while the Bollinger Bands were converging on the charts, suggesting an absence of major price swings.
Akin Sawyerr, founder of Feleman Restricted, an Africa-focused funding and advisory agency primarily based within the Washington, D.C., recently spoke highly of Decred, applauding the governance strategy of the foundation.
What makes good money in the Information Age? The quality of a monetary product is primarily attributable to it being (1) recognizable, (2) scarce, (3) censorship-resistant, (4) durable & indestructible, (5) extensible, (6) salable, (7) portable, (8) fungible, (9) private and (10) divisible.
The greatest disruptive innovation in monetary history was published on October 31, 2008 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System which outlined a tamper-proof, decentralized peer-to-peer protocol that could track and verify digital transactions, prevent double-spending and generate a transparent record for anyone to inspect in nearly real-time.
As shown with Bitcoin over the past decade the market takes a monetary product as it currently is along with speculation of what it may become instead of what it was.
It took approximately eight years before a similar disruptive monetary innovation was published when the pseudonymous Tom Elvis Jedusor placed the original MimbleWimble white paper on a Bitcoin research channel and then disappeared.
In the 49 page formal math proof published in 2018 titled Aggregate Cash System: A Cryptographic Investigation of Mimblewimble [https://eprint.iacr.org/2018/1039.pdf], Fuchsbauer, et. al. concluded, “In this paper, we provide a provable-security analysis for Mimblewimble. We give a precise syntax and formal security definitions for an abstraction of Mimblewimble that we call an aggregate cash system. We then formally prove the security of Mimblewimble in this definitional framework. Our results imply in particular that two natural instantiations (with Pedersen commitments and Schnorr or BLS signatures) are provably secure against inflation and coin theft under standard assumptions.”
A Mimblewimble based coin enables greater network scalability, privacy and fungibility than legacy blockchain protocols. All transactions on the base layer use CoinJoin with Confidential Transactions and signature aggregation. Whale alerts are not even possible with extremely scalable ghost money. But as with everything there are trade-offs in fundamental characteristics that each monetary product must make.
In a 2016 podcast Bitcoin core developer Peter Wuille stated,
“Introducing Mimblewimble into Bitcoin in a backwards-compatible way would be a difficult exercise. It may not be impossible, but it would be hard. I think the way if people were experimenting with this, I would expect it to be an experimental separate chain or sidechain. In a sidechain we would not introduce a new cryptocurrency but it would be a separate chain. There are some downsides to Mimblewimble. In particular, it does not have a scripting language…a scripting language is very neat to play with, but it has a privacy downside. Mimblewimble takes this to the other side where you have very good privacy but at the expense of no other features any more.”
Fortunately, there has been significant research done since then and with Mimblewimble these types of scripts and applications are possible: Multi-Signature transactions, time locks, atomic swaps, and hashed time-locked contracts which are the building block of payment channels and Lightning Network.
In January 2019 GRIN and BEAM both launched to extreme anticipation as Mimblewimble base layer coins. However, both have extremely low stock to flow ratios and GRIN does not have a supply cap.
On January 18. 2019, before GRIN launched a developer opened an issue on Github about GRIN’s emission rate and supply cap but was summarily dismissed. Because of GRIN’s lack of interest in a supply cap the developer interpreted that as a green light to experiment with a sounder monetary policy.
In February 2019 MWC was announced as a fork of GRIN. The initial stock of both BEAM and GRIN were created by mining which was highly inflationary. For software development funding, GRIN relies on donations and BEAM allocates part of the block reward to a foundation.
In October 2019 a Bitcoin and MWC atomic swap was completed on testnet.
In November 2019 MWC mainnet launched as an experimental separate chain and has functioned flawlessly according to the consensus rules ever since. The consensus rules provide for a total of 20,000,000 MWC. 10,000,000 will be proof of work mined and the initial stock of 10,000,000 were created in the genesis block.
The MWC initial stock was distributed differently than either GRIN or BEAM by using these three ways: (1) 2,000,000 to the developers for software development work immediately after the genesis block was mined; (2) 6,000,000 about a month after mainnet launched via an airdrop program that has primarily gone to the most grizzled and sophisticated veterans in the crypto-industry: Bitcoin holders who registered with more than 148,000 BTC at the bottom of the bear market between April and July 2019. Some were unclaimed and will either be burned, airdropped or added to the HODL program; and (3) 2,000,000 will be distributed over the infancy years of the project via a HODL program to those who continue to hold MWC. Registration is functional and over 6.7m of 8m MWC are registered. Registered MWC are still fully liquid and can be moved at the user’s discretion.
The MWC developers have stated in the Roadmap, “There are many potential places development resources can be allocated and they will be chosen based on market needs with highest priority given to requests that will primarily benefit and come from the buyers and hodlers of last resort.”
Just because a new monetary product is created does not mean that the market ascribes it any value. Such was the case from January 3, 2009 to January 2011 where Bitcoin traded at less than $0.25.
And such was the case on December 2, 2019 when the MWC airdrop began to be distributed. On December 3rd MWC hit an all-time low of about $0.25 or a market cap of less than $2m.
Bitcoin has clawed its market cap from nothing. Likewise, MWC was nearly worthless, nevertheless, a heartbeat was detected and the speculation network effect started. Some people have started to acquire and hold MWC just in case it might catch on. It seems that fundamentally good products always do eventually.
The MWC difficulty algorithm is based on pure proof of work. Inherited from GRIN was the use of C29 and C31 and, in the future, C32 and C33. Under the consensus rules C29 is scheduled to phase out around November 2019 at a rate of 1% per week. Pure proof of work, which the MWC team considers a superior form of security compared to alternatives like proof of stake, requires a tradeoff between emission rate and security.
As MWC’s price began firming the decision was made unanimously by all interested stakeholders to hard fork MWC, remove the C32 and C33 parts of the consensus code and rapidly harden the MWC emission rate. This would leave MWC the sole coin on the C31 algorithm.
An algorithm for which there is an ASIC designed but not put into production. On January 17, 2020 Innosilicon announced,
“We are sorry to inform you that our Grin product G32 GPU ASIC fabrication has not been supported well by the foundry… so we have to put this production on hold till future clearance. Innosilicon invested huge amount of R&D dollars to complete the innovative CC31/CC32 Grin GPU ASIC design to our satisfaction because we believe in Grin and its core team.”
On March 31, 2019 the MWC hard fork went flawlessly and on April 7, 2019 the emission rate decreased by approximately 75%. The stock-to-flow changed from 6.4 to 25.7. By February 2021 the MWC stock-to-flow will be over 62.
Although still in its infancy, MWC has been consistently trading above a $100m market cap with a monthly mining emission of around $500,000. By market capitalization, this makes MWC the #3 privacy coin behind Monero and Zcash and in the top-15 proof of work coins around Ravencoin and Decred. But in nominal numbers, MWC is minuscule compared to Bitcoin’s $90m of weekly emissions.
MWC is designed to be extremely complementary to Bitcoin and atomic swaps will only strengthen that relationship. Bitcoin can function as an extremely effective monetary VPN.
There seems to be significant information asymmetry regarding Mimblewimble and even the existence of MWC . As a result, it will be very interesting to see how the market responds to this six-month-old monetary product. When performing economic calculation the profits will go to those who calculate correctly and the losses to those who calculate incorrectly. The order book will be the arbiter of opinions.
After all, in an era of pandemic lockdowns, infinite bailouts, rising inflation, draconian wealth taxes and other financial, political and geo-political turmoil it just might be that the market is interested in a monetary product that delivers on being extremely scarce scalable ghost money.
Decred [DCR] has rallied 32.44% in the past 24 hours and was up 37% over the past week, at press time. The wider crypto market turmoil has barely affected DCR, which retained its long-term uptrend. Bitcoin [BTC] has shed 4.69% in the past 24 hours adn 19.95% in the past week.
In a post on X, the hybrid consensus crypto asserted that it builds on Bitcoin’s blockchain model by bringing on-chain governance and privacy, among other aspects.
This privacy narrative likely drove the November rally, as ZCash [ZEC] approached $750. Back then, AMBCrypto pointed out that overheated spot markets could see a DCR pullback.
Decred remains long-term bullish Source: DCR/USDT on TradingView Decred saw a steep pullback after its nearly vertical rally in the first week of November. At that time, DCR had rallied from $20.23 to $68.44 in just 16 hours. This was an incredible 238% move that was wiped out entirely in a month.
Yet, as the 3-day chart showed, the $40 resistance zone had been overcome, if only briefly. This signaled bullish strength. Additionally, no major swing lows have been broken on the D3 chart.
The altcoin has set a series of higher lows throughout 2025 and continued the trend into 2026. The OBV made higher highs to reinforce the strength of the buying.
The CMF, another volume indicator with a slightly more nuanced calculation, showed that capital inflows were not consistent during the rallies. Sustained demand instead of a few high-volume sessions to prop up the uptrend would be more welcome.
Lower timeframes show DCR opportunity Source: DCR/USDT on TradingView From the 21st of January to the 6th of February, DCR was trading within a range (purple) that stretched from $17 to $21.36. Recent hours of trading saw a decisive, high-volume bullish breakout.
This breakout, especially at a time of BTC weakness, will attract investors’ attention. A retest of the $21 range highs could offer a buying opportunity targeting $26 and $27.8, the local highs made in January.
Why traders should wait and watch It is highly tempting to buy the relative bullish strength of Decred right away. Yet, the range breakout gave a short-term pullback target. A retest of $21 can be monitored for a bullish reaction before buying.
Final Thoughts The Decred higher timeframe trend has been bullish, evident from the series of higher lows it set throughout the past year. The lower timeframe range breakout could see a pullback toward $21 before a bullish continuation toward $27.8. Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion.
This week showed good sign of strength for the cryptocurrency market as many different projects continue to post solid gains; DeFi derivative platforms and Web3 mobile tokens were leading the way with double-digit growth. Specifically, Seeker (SKR), Decred (DCR), MYX Finance (MYX), and Hyperliquid (HYPE) had strong performances at over 12% gain.
Seeker Token Surges on Solana Mobile Momentum With Seeker (SKR) increasing a whopping 52% this past week to give a total market cap of more than $130 million; it is now one of the most significant players in mobile Web3 with a price of about $0.02. Launched on January 21, 2026, this native token for Solana Mobile’s second-generation smartphone ecosystem has weathered storms and continues to grow.
Its value is primarily due to its specific utility in the Seeker device ecosystem, such as providing users with the ability to participate in governance, receiving 23.8% annual staking rewards, and access to an SKR commission-free app store. Airdropped nearly 2 billion SKR coins to over 100,000 Seeker smartphone users, as well as 188 early developers of apps.
The Seeker ecosystem produced 9 million transactions and $2.6 billion in total for 265+ dApps during its inaugural season, as per Cryptopolitan. The number of transactions shows a demonstrated level of actual users engaging with the ecosystem that is not only being used for speculation.
Decred and Privacy Focused Cryptocurrencies Gain Traction During the last week, Decred (DCR) was able to gain a lot of investor interest as it posted a 35.6% weekly gain due to a resurgence of interest from investors in cryptocurrency projects that are centered on protecting the privacy of their users from financial surveillance. In addition to being a veteran project within the industry, Decred also incorporates both a POW and POS consensus model in order to create an innovative governance structure.
Decred (approx $23.79) is experiencing increased activity with institutional research reports bringing attention to the hybrid consensus model. The recent implementation of atomic swap technology and improved privacy features via StakeShuffle will provide users who want to send transactions that aren’t censored with another source of fiat currency. Approximately 60% of Decred’s total supply is currently staked, reflecting the community’s robust confidence in Decred.
MYX Finance and Hyperliquid Lead DeFi Derivatives Revival The rise in market value for MYX Finance (+17.76%) and Hyperliquid (+12.78%) indicates a notable shift towards decentralized derivatives trading systems. They are the new generation of DeFi (Decentralized Finance) infrastructure that combines the transparency and security of decentralization with performance metrics used by central exchanges.
MYX Finance, priced at $5.99 per unit and boasting a market capitalization of $1.5 billion, stands out as a frontrunner in the derivatives trading arena. The V2 upgrade of the platform promises zero slippage and cross chain-capable trading. Therefore, the price feeds of derivatives trades will be more reliable due to Chainlink Data Streams being integrated into the platform.
Both companies show a trend in the marketplace for products that have an established use case and a business model for generating income. On February 4, 2026, Hyperliquid made its first direct connection with institutions, allowing traditional finance businesses to trade on-chain derivatives through a licensed counter-party.
Conclusion This week’s top gainers have a diverse theme that reflects certain trends in the crypto market. Infrastructure plays, like MYX Finance or Hyperliquid, are gaining traction among investors as more of them place value on projects that provide real-world utility and have sustainable revenue sources.
Moreover, Seeker’s performance shows that there remains a strong demand from the marketplace for innovation in terms of how to adopt cryptos, especially on mobile devices. Thus, for any investor looking to take advantage of these opportunities, the focus should still be based on fundamentals rather than short-term price action.
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Altcoins such as Aster (ASTER), Decred (DCR), and Kaspa (KAS) are leading the broader cryptocurrency market recovery over the last 24 hours, as Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $70,000 on Monday, up from the $60,000 dip on Thursday. Technically, the recovery in ASTER, DCR, and KAS lacks momentum and is driven by the short-term easing of selling pressure. If Bitcoin extends the decline, altcoins would likely face similar or more intense selling pressure.
Aster breakout rally struggles to pick up momentumAster rose 11% on Sunday, closing above a long-term resistance trendline connecting the October 7 and November 19 highs. At the time of writing, ASTER is holding above $0.600 on Monday, below the declining 50-day Exponential Moving Average at $0.683, keeping the near-term bias capped.
The technical indicators on the daily chart suggest an increased likelihood of renewed bullish momentum in ASTER, corroborating the breakout rally thesis. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) crosses above the signal line on Saturday, starting a positive wave of successively rising MACD histograms. At the same time, the Relative Strength Index is at 50, hovering around its midline, signaling a neutral shift as selling pressure wanes.
The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $0.683, followed by the R1 Pivot Point at $0.740, could serve as overhead resistance.
ASTER/USDT daily logarithmic chart.On the flip side, the crucial support remains the $0.500 psychological mark, followed by a deeper zone at the S1 Pivot Point at $0.434.
Decred extends its rally as buying pressure resurfacesDecred is up 4% at press time on Monday, extending the roughly 30% gains from last week. The privacy coin is holding above the 50- and 200-day EMAs, with the shorter above the longer average, reinforcing a bullish bias.
The MACD remains above the signal line following Thursday's bullish crossover, indicating rising bullish momentum.
The RSI at 70.71 enters the overbought zone, indicating strengthening buying pressure.
The DCR rally approaches the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, drawn from the November 4 high of $70 to the December 23 low of $14.21, at $26.12. If DCR clears this level, it could target the 50% retracement at $31.53.
DCR/USDT daily price chart.However, failure to clear that barrier would cap gains and encourage a pullback toward the 23.60% Fibonacci retracement at $20.70.
Kaspa approaches key resistance zoneKaspa steadies above $0.03300 at press time on Monday, significantly lower than the declining 50- and 200-day EMAs, preserving a bearish bias. The rebound from Thursday’s low at $0.02518, coinciding with Bitcoin’s dip to $60,000, reflects an ease in selling pressure.
The MACD histogram has shifted slightly positive after a steady contraction, indicating that the MACD line has crossed above the signal line. Both lines sit near or slightly below zero, so momentum repair remains tentative. Meanwhile, the RSI at 42, below the midline, points to a weak upside impulse.
The overhead supply zone, ranging from the $0.03607 to $0.03865, could cap the recovery. A potential breakout could target the R1 Pivot Point at $0.04751.
KAS/USDT daily logarithmic chart.However, a downside reversal could find support at the S1 Pivot Point at $0.02439.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)
TLDR Humanity Protocol (H) tops the crypto top gainers list with a 10.91% 24-hour price surge, trading at $0.1437. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) follows with an 8.63% gain and strong volume of $227.7 million. Decred (DCR) climbs 7.12% to reach $25.72 with $9 million in daily trading volume. Sky (SKY) records a 2.17% increase, trading at $0.06752 with a volume of $46.1 million. These crypto top gainers show strong upward momentum despite overall bearish conditions and extreme market fear. Over the last week, the crypto market has been trading in the bearish region. Today, major assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, and XRP, are all posting losses. The Fear and Greed Index shows a score of 9, indicating extreme fear. However, some digital assets have been trading positively, thus making it to the list of crypto top gainers of the day.
According to CoinMarketCap data, at the time of press, Humanity Protocol (H) leads the top gainers list with a 24-hour price increase of 10.91%. The token trades at $0.1437 with a daily volume of $38,909,103.
Source: CoinMarketCap (Top Gainers) World Liberty Financial (WLFI) follows closely, posting an 8.63% rise and reaching $0.109. It records the second-highest daily volume among the crypto top gainers at $227,754,755.
Decred (DCR) registers a 7.12% price gain, pushing its value to $25.72. The trading volume stands at $9,038,580, marking notable activity. Sky (SKY) climbs 2.17% over the past 24 hours, reaching a price of $0.06752 with a volume of $46,115,834.
LEO, GNO, and XMR Climb as XAUT and TRX Dominate Volume UNUS SED LEO (LEO) advances 1.37% and is now priced at $8.30. The trading volume is relatively low at $1,309,418. Gnosis (GNO) is up 0.92% to $124.34, with $3,165,828 in 24-hour volume.
Monero (XMR), a major privacy-focused coin, gains 0.71% to reach $330.12. It maintains a notable trading volume of $93,237,769. TRON (TRX) rises 0.27%, pricing at $0.2782 and leading the volume chart with $554,184,198 in trades, the highest among all listed.
Tether Gold (XAUT), a gold-backed token, increases 0.26% in price to reach $4,980.34. Its daily volume hits $413,552,584, making it a high-volume asset despite modest price movement. PAX Gold (PAXG) gains 0.22% and trades at $5,013.54 with a strong volume of $290,066,549.
Monero price rebounded nearly 15% over the past week to $350 as investors bought the recent dip to a yearly low. It is close to charting a bullish MACD crossover that could pave the way for more upside in the coming weeks.
Summary
Monero price is close to confirming a bullish MACD crossover on the daily chart. Recent dip buying and demand for privacy tokens have supported XMR price action. On the daily chart, Monero price is on the brink of confirming a bullish MACD crossover, which occurs when the MACD line crosses over the signal line. Such a crossover typically means that buying pressure has started to outweigh the sellers who had been dominating previously.
Monero price has confirmed a falling wedge pattern on the daily chart — Feb. 13 | Source: crypto.news XMR price has also confirmed a breakout from a falling wedge pattern formed when an asset price trades within two converging and descending lines. A falling wedge breakout has historically been one of the most reliable indicators of an impending bullish reversal in trend.
For now, the next key resistance to watch lies at $375, the strong pivot reverse point of the Murray lines. A rally above this could trigger a sharp continuation to as high as $625, where the strong pivot reverse of the upper range lies.
If bulls manage to push past that resistance, the next likely target would be a reclaim of the yearly high at $788.
Demand for Monero is on the rise According to data from crypto.news, Monero (XMR) price rallied to a weekly high of around $350 on Feb. 12, before stabilizing around $334 at press time.
Monero’s rally over the past months has largely been supported by renewed market chatter over privacy as a hedge, fueled by rising global surveillance concerns.
As the European Union prepares to implement stricter bans on anonymous accounts and privacy coins by 2027, and Dubai’s regulators tighten restrictions, users are moving toward XMR.
There’s also demand for the token across illicit marketplaces where bad actors use XMR to circumvent regulatory surveillance. Per a recent report from TRM Labs, nearly 48% of newly launched darknet markets now support XMR exclusively.
Holding a market cap of over $6.1 billion when writing, Monero has navigated a volatile start to the year. After soaring over 75% to a mid-January high of $788.50, the asset suffered a major correction that sent it tumbling to a yearly low of $284 last week.
The crash followed Bitcoin’s drop below the $75,000 psychological support level, an event that spooked the broader market and sparked billions of dollars in liquidations, with privacy coins bearing the brunt of the selloff.
Notably, as of press time, the total market cap of privacy coins was still in pain as it dropped nearly 12% over the past day to $11.4 billion.
However, some of the major players, such as Monero, Zcash (ZEC), and Decred (DCR), have managed to hold gains so far this week as investors capitalized on the recent volatility through dip buying, likely viewing the recent sell-off as a long-term accumulation opportunity.
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Decred (DCR) rebounds over 7% at press time on Friday after a three-day decline of almost 14%. Roughly 60% increase in trading volume over the last 24 hours supports the recovery, suggesting heightened spot-market demand. Technically, Decred remains under the shadow of the resistance zone near $26, which has been intact since late November.
Decred takes another breakout attempt at a key resistance zoneCoinMarketCap data show Decred's trading volume is $6.3 million so far on Friday, up 57% in the last 24 hours, consistent with Friday’s recovery and reflecting a buy-side bias among traders.
Decred market statistics. Source: CoinMarketCap Technical outlook: Will Decred extend rally above critical resistance?Decred is trading above $24 at the time of writing on Friday, edging higher after three consecutive days of losses, for over 7% gains so far. The privacy token is trading above the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), suggesting a bullish tone.
Still, Decred continues to struggle to surpass the resistance zone near the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement at $26.13, measured from the November 4 high at $70.00 and the December 23 low at $14.21. If Decred clears this zone with a daily close, it could target higher resistances at the 50% and 61.8% Fibonacci retracement levels at $31.54 and $38.07, respectively.
The technical indicators on the daily chart remain mixed, consistent with the fluctuations near the critical resistance zone. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 60 shows an upward spike above the midline, suggesting a short-term increase in buying pressure, with further room on the upside before reaching the overbought zone.
However, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has flattened and is at risk of crossing below the signal line, which would reinstate a downward trend. Additionally, contracting green histogram bars indicate a decline in bullish momentum, suggesting further downside for Decred.
DCR/USDT daily logarithmic chart.On the downside, the 50-day and 200-day EMAs at $20.82 and $19.54 could serve as initial support levels.
After rallying to $27, Decred [DCR] was rejected and dropped sharply to a local low of $21. The trend then reversed, with DCR climbing to a local high of $25.34 before pulling back slightly.
At press time, DCR traded at $24.12, marking an 11.72% daily gain. Over the same period, its market capitalization returned to the $400 million level, reflecting stronger capital inflows.
Decred bulls step in to defend key levels After DCR dropped to a low of $21, it jumped into the market and bought, thus effectively defending key levels.
In fact, Buyer’s strength rose to 62 and has remained above 60 for two consecutive days. At the same time, sellers’ dominance declined to 37. This shift in power dynamics reflected investors’ conviction, as buyers signalled their anticipation of further gains.
Source: TradingView Coupled with that, the Accumulation and Distribution Volume showed a higher accumulation rate for the first time in two days. At press time, Volume Moving Average rose to 93k, with the Volume and A/D volume jumping to 40k and 14k, respectively.
An increase in the accumulation volume indicated that sellers were displacing the market. Buy-Sell Volume further validated this fact, with buy volume increasing to 22.85k.
Source: Coinalyze At the same time, the altcoin’s sell volume dropped to 18.78k, leaving the market with a positive buy-sell delta. A net buying holding at 31 was a clear sign of aggressive spot accumulation.
Historically, increased accumulation has tended to accelerate upside momentum, often a precursor to higher prices.
Is the upside momentum sustainable for DCR? Decred experienced a trend reversal as buyers stepped into the market, bought the dip, and avoided further downside pressure.
As a result of the Buyer’s pressure, the altcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) made a bullish crossover, hiking from 55 to 59 as of writing.
With the RSI edging into bullish territory, this suggests renewed market demand. At the same time, its Directional Movement Index (DMI) hovered at 27.
Source: Tradingview The rising DMI indicated strengthened upward momentum driven by buyers. Such market conditions leave DCR in a healthy position with a high likelihood of a trend continuation.
Therefore, if the recently observed demand holds, Decred could flip $25 and target $27, where it was previously rejected. However, if momentum slows, creating a profit-taking window, DCR could pull back toward $20 again.
Final Thoughts DCR rebounded from a $21 slip, rising 11.7% to a local high of 25.34, then retraced to $24.12 at press time. Decred saw a trend reversal as buyers stepped in with conviction, bought the dip, and defended key levels.
Decred [DCR] was among the top gainers on the 22nd of February. The token’s prices have climbed by 14% in the last 24 hours.
The timings for the rally look perfect as a large percentage of the network supply remains locked.
According to a recent tweet from an analyst, 72% of the liquidity supply is locked, with only 28% available to the market. That tight circulating supply creates a structural bullish bias.
Technical breakout confirms a momentum shift On the daily chart, DCR has broken out of a bullish symmetrical triangle consolidation pattern. Usually, breakouts from such formations often signal trend continuation.
At the same time, the RSI has just bounced from an oversold region. This suggests selling pressure has weakened and buyers are regaining control.
The token’s bullish momentum was rebuilding after weeks of consolidation.
Source: TradingView Large holders are increasing That’s not all; the number of unique addresses holding above 100K DCR has surged over the last 24 hours. This indicates accumulation from larger participants.
From past observations, when large holders expand positions during a breakout phase, it often strengthens the bullish outlook. The same scenario seems to be repeating for DCR.
Source: TradingView Network activity signals reduced sell pressure According to AMBCrypto’s recent analysis, DCR transaction fees have flattened over the past month. This suggests reduced transfer activity across the network.
Lower transfer activity can imply fewer tokens moving to exchanges. That often reduces immediate sell pressure.
Combined with the high percentage of locked supply, lower transfer activity strengthens the long-term holder sentiments. The alignment is essential for Decred’s projected rally.
Source: TradingView What’s ahead for DCR? DCR now has multiple bullish factors aligned.
In simple terms, the token’s technicals lean bullish with a 14% daily surge, symmetrical triangle breakout, and the stochastic RSI just rebounding from the oversold zone.
All in all, the long-term momentum indicators also signal a bullish trend continuation. DCR large-holder addresses are on the rise, and 72% of the supply liquidity is currently locked.
If sentiment remains positive, the rally could accelerate. However, sustained volume expansion will be key to confirming continuation.
Final Summary DCR surges 14% after breaking out of a symmetrical triangle, as 72% of supply remains locked. Stochastic RSI rebound and rising large-holder addresses strengthen the bullish continuation outlook.
Decred (DCR) extends gains by 5% at press time on Monday for the fifth consecutive day, with bulls challenging a crucial resistance level. The low liquidity of DCR tokens in the market, driven by steady user staking and treasury buildup, fuels upside moves. Technically, Decred is at a crucial crossroads amid rising buying pressure.
Limited supply boosts DCR demandOn-chain data shows 10.9 million DCR is staked, representing 67.4% of all mined DCR (16.2 million DCR), and cannot be sold for 142 days. Additionally, the treasury holds over 873,000 DCR tokens, removing 5.4% from the circulating supply, limiting the liquidity to 4.40 million DCR. The limited supply in the market boosts demand for the privacy coin among investors.
DCR supply allocation. Source: Decred.supplyTechnical outlook: Will Decred extend gains for a breakout rally?Decred is up 5% at the time of writing on Monday, crossing above the $25.00 level. The short-term recovery tests the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level at $26.13, measured from the November 4 high at $70 to the December 23 low at $14.21. The crucial resistance has previously capped gains since late November, showcasing intense supply pressure.
A decisive close above this level could target the 50% and 61.8% Fibonacci retracement levels at $31.54 and $38.07, respectively.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 63 on the daily chart, edging higher, extending its rebound from the halfway line as buying pressure increases. The indicator shows further upside before reaching the overbought zone, suggesting bullish potential. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) crosses above its signal line, signaling renewed bullish momentum.
DCR/USDT daily logarithmic chart.However, a downside reversal from $26.13 could signal renewed downside pressure, opening the door to a retest of the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $21.96.
The crypto market continues to show how volatile it can be with a lot of fluctuations in price; underneath those fluctuations is a story of chosen accumulation and the ability to stay the same. Currently, CoinMarketCap’s “Top Gainers” showcases a variety of utility-based protocols that are surpassing the overall market sentiment, alongside those focused on privacy. Even though the market cap has been down lately due to global macroeconomic headwinds such as inflation, certain altcoins are still achieving gains. These gains are driven by developments within their respective ecosystems and a renewed investor interest in decentralized governance.
Decred (DCR) and the Shift Toward Governance Decred (DCR) is leading the current 24-hour cycle with an increase of more than 5.7% and a price of $27.36. Decred has been a long-time favorite of supporters of hybrid consensus mechanisms such as Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS). As indicated by this recent increase, it seems that investors are coming back to the projects with solid on-chain governance frameworks.
In today’s world, where there are increasing questions about centralized entities, the possibility of self-funding and community-controlled governance will still have a strong value proposition for long-term shareholders in Decred.
Privacy and Stability in Focus – Monero and PAX Gold Monero (XMR) along with PAX Gold (PAXG), is an impressive gain over the course of this year. Monero is an industry leader in the privacy coin industry, with a surge of 1.45% so far this year, which means it is now worth $325.13 per coin, due to the impressive amount of ongoing demand for financial privacy around the world, despite ongoing government regulations. This increase in value can be attributed to the increasing global financial need for privacy.
According to the PAX Gold (PAXG) price, it looks like we are seeing a “flight to safety,” as we saw an increase in value of 0.51% from $5,192.13. PAXG is a digital currency backed by physical gold, and its price often rises during periods of stock market turmoil. This typically happens when investors seek a value-holding digital asset similar to traditional safe-haven assets.
Low-Cap Momentum and Ecosystem Expansion This report demonstrates the importance of large amounts of trading activity in the mid- to low-cap token markets, with both JUST (JST) and Pippin (PIPPIN) showing this trend. The reported price of JUST has seen an increase of 2.15%, driven by the TRON ecosystem’s sustained high throughput and low-cost fees, all backed by the robust TRON network.
At the same time, the newly developed PIPPIN has generated an impressive amount of volume per its respective price range ($80 million within a 24-hour period). The amount of trading occurring for PIPPIN signals a large amount of speculative interest and liquidity in the memecoin market as well as within the other community-based tokens.
Conclusion The crypto market is now made up of a sophisticated group of investors who have reached the point where they no longer chase after a single trend. This encompasses everything from governance-oriented tokens like Decred and the trustworthiness of gold-linked tokens to the busy trade of ecosystem assets. As regulators worldwide help bring clarity to more of the space, as Reuters mentions with regards to institutional adoption, these top performers will show us the next waves of capital coming into space. For both traders and enthusiasts alike, the key will be to identify protocols that provide real utility and community support outside of all the noise that is created by charts.
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Altcoins, such as Stable (STABLE), Decred (DCR), and Pippin (PIPPIN), are extending gains so far this week, defying the risk-averse conditions in the broader cryptocurrency market. Stable and Pippin are near record high levels, while Decred extends its breakout rally above $30. Technically, the uptrend in STABLE, DCR, and PIPPIN remains sound, but the broader market condition remains a risk to the steady recovery.
Stable gaining traction signals further upsideStable is up over 3% at press time on Friday, extending gains for the fourth consecutive day. The ongoing recovery accounts for roughly 30% gains so far this week and maintains a near-term bullish bias.
The R2 Pivot Point at $0.04181 serves as the initial resistance for Stable.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is moving above its signal line in the positive territory amid rising MACD histograms, suggesting sustained bullish momentum. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 73 remains overbought, indicating a steady increase in buying pressure could be reaching oversaturated levels.
STABLE/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, the resistance-turned-support R1 Pivot Point at $0.03213 remains a crucial demand level.
Decred extends gains on rising buying pressureDecred edges higher by 10% at press time on Friday, building on Thursday’s 10% rise and marking its eighth consecutive day of uptrend. The DCR token crosses the $35.00 mark and approaches the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $38.07, measured from the November 4 high of $70.00 to the December 23 low of $14.21.
If DCR clears this level with a daily close, it could target the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $49.76.
The technical indicators on the daily chart reaffirm the bullish bias. The MACD histograms rise consistently as the average lines extend higher into positive territory. Meanwhile, the RSI at 79 shows overbought conditions, but the upward trend suggests persistent buying pressure rather than a completed exhaustion pattern.
DCR/USDT daily logarithmic chart.On the flip side, the 50% retracement level at $31.54 could serve as immediate support.
Pippin takes a breather near record highPippin trades around $0.80 at the time of writing on Friday, holding steady after a 9% rebound the previous day. The meme coin is trading near record high levels as it tests the R3 Pivot Point at $0.8012.
If PIPPIN secures a daily close above this level, it would open the door to the R4 Pivot Point at $0.9254.
The MACD and signal line maintain an upward trajectory amid consecutively rising positive histograms. At the same time, the RSI at 73 turns flat in the overbought zone, suggesting stagnation in buying pressure and a potential pullback.
PIPPIN/USDT daily price chart.Looking down, the crucial support for Pippin remains the R2 Pivot Point at $0.6720.
(The technical analysis of Stable and Decred was written with the help of an AI tool.)
Decred [DCR] surged 14% over the past 24 hours, at press time, as market sentiment improves.
Price performance represents only one piece of the puzzle, confirming building momentum. Meanwhile, activity in the spot market suggests that some investors may be positioning for a potential pullback.
Momentum builds as indicators turn bullish The bullish outlook for DCR is supported by indicators that track price momentum and investor sentiment.
The Aroon Indicator, for example, measures trend strength using two lines: Aroon Up (orange) and Aroon Down (blue). When Aroon Up moves above Aroon Down, it signals bullish momentum. The wider the gap between the two lines, the stronger the uptrend.
At the time of writing, DCR’s Aroon Up stands at 100.5%, while Aroon Down sits at 42.5%. This wide divergence reflects strong upward momentum and suggests that buyers remain in control.
Source: TradingView Similarly, the Parabolic SAR provides insight into prevailing market pressure. This indicator plots dots either above or below the price.
When the dots appear below the price, they indicate sustained buying pressure; when they form above the price, they signal selling pressure. The persistence and sequence of these dots help gauge the intensity of the prevailing trend.
Currently, the dots remain below DCR’s price, reinforcing the view that bulls are still active. Taken together, both indicators suggest that investors have little reason to panic at this stage.
Spot investors lean bearish Technical indicators often lag price action, and that may be the case here, as exchange data shows that spot traders have begun to sell.
This observation is based on spot exchange netflow, which tracks the inflow and outflow of tokens to and from exchanges. Higher inflows typically indicate that investors are transferring tokens to exchanges to sell, while higher outflows suggest movement to private wallets, often associated with holding rather than immediate selling.
Weekly, spot netflow data shows net sales of approximately $745,000 worth of DCR. Notably, this marks the third-largest weekly sell-off recorded for the asset since 2022.
Source: CoinGlass If selling pressure continues into the weekend, a period when trading activity often declines, DCR could face additional downside risk as liquidity thins and capital outflows increase.
Should bearish momentum begin to align with the current spot outflows, DCR may face the threat of a steeper correction than what the market has seen so far.
Liquidity flow and chart structure To assess DCR’s likely direction, the chart structure offers additional insight.
DCR currently trades within an ascending channel, steadily trending higher along the formation. Traditionally, ascending channels can act as bearish precursors, often culminating in sharp breakdowns. However, the present setup may differ.
The recent rally has pushed DCR into positive territory on a year-to-date basis, with gains of 106%. The token has also returned to break-even levels for traders who entered around November 18, effectively erasing prior losses from that period.
Source: TradingView Momentum of this magnitude can sometimes defy conventional chart expectations. A decisive breakout above the channel’s upper resistance would confirm continued strength, while prolonged consolidation within the range would signal a pause before the next major move. Either outcome will help clarify short-term momentum.
The importance of this potential defiance lies in precedent. During the October 10 market crash, which triggered broad capitulation across the crypto sector, DCR rallied for 25 consecutive days afterward, gaining 463% and setting a new all-time high of $70.
Whether history repeats itself will depend on how momentum, spot flows, and liquidity conditions align in the sessions ahead.
Final Summary Momentum and sentiment indicators show that DCR is currently in a bullish phase on the chart. Spot traders are cashing out; however, DCR’s broader market dynamics could still support the rally.
Decred (DCR) has been on a steady decline over the past three days. In fact, the altcoin’s price action recently tested a key supply zone near $34.40, before facing strong rejection. Over the last 24 hours alone, the token dropped by 10% despite some upside at press time.
$28 becomes critical demand level DCR is now testing a major demand zone at around $28. At the time of writing, early signs suggested that buyers may be attempting to step in. The Stochastic RSI was aggressively dipping towards an oversold region.
Demand zones often serve as short-term stabilisation points for buyers looking to invest on the dip. However, repeated selling pressure can weaken them.
The reaction at $28 will likely determine the next directional move.
Source: TradingView On-chain metrics send mixed signals Most on-chain indicators seemed to be neutral. There was no strong momentum signal in either direction. The token’s whales appeared to be dormant, despite the recovering buyer activity.
This hinted at a market in a decision phase.
Neutral momentum combined with strong support can favour a bounce. However, a lack of strong bullish confirmation would only increase further uncertainty.
Source: CryptoQuant The number of transactions on the network dropped significantly over the last 24 hours too. Updates like these could send mixed signals to market participants.
DCR’s fall in transactions could also point to a fall in selling pressure. More so given that the market is now buckling under the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
As it stands, Decred traders could be observing the market reaction at the current key zone before chipping in for long positions.
Source: TradingView Despite the negative indicators, however, Spot Taker Cumulative Volume Delta data hinted at a surging buyer dominance. In fact, over the last few days, the number of investors and traders in long positions has surged.
Such a surge might be strategic. Especially given that the altcoin’s price action has been testing a key point of interest lately.
Source: CryptoQuant What’s ahead for DCR? Two scenarios stand out for the altcoin’s price action. In case buyers defend the $28-support zone and volume increases, a short-term rebound towards the mid-range resistance could unfold.
On the other hand, if the demand zone fails to hold, selling pressure will accelerate. Then, the price would seek a lower support zone.
For now, DCR is at a technical crossroads. The next move depends on whether buyers can convert this demand zone into sustained upward momentum.
All in all, with the altcoin buyers’ dominance gaining at the expense of fading selling pressure, DCR’s price action is more likely to reverse back to a bullish run.
Final Summary DCR fell by 10% after rejecting the $34.40 supply zone, with the altcoin expected to test the critical support at $28. Neutral indicators hinted at a market at a crossroads as buyers attempt to defend demand.
Bitcoin trades above $72,500 at press time on Thursday, holding its 6% gain from the previous day, contributing to a broader market recovery. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization stands at over $2.43 trillion as the broader market sentiment improves significantly. Decred (DCR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dogecoin (DOGE) lead gains over the last 24 hours, as the broader market risk-on sentiment renews.
Bitcoin recovers above $72,000, lifting all boatsBitcoin exited a long-standing consolidation range below $70,000, jumping 6% on Wednesday. At the time of writing, BTC is holding above $72,500 on Thursday as the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) capped gains on the previous day.
The declining trend of the 50-, 100-, and 200-day EMAs reaffirms a prevailing bearish bias and could cap extended recovery attempts. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 55 on the daily chart, extending a steady rise above the midline as buying pressure increases. At the same time, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) scales toward the zero line amid expanding positive histograms, confirming a bullish bias in trend momentum.
BTC/USDT daily price chart.If BTC clears the 50-day EMA at $74,382, it could target the 50% trend-based Fibonacci retracement level at $78,258, measured from the October 6 high of $126,199 to the November 5 low of $80,600. A decisive close above this level could extend the recovery to the 100-day EMA at $81,801.
On the flip side, the breakout area near the 78.6% trend-based Fibonacci retracement level at $68,839 could serve as a support zone.
The rebound in Bitcoin drove a broader market recovery, resulting in renewed risk-off sentiment. At the time of writing, the total crypto market capitalization stands at $2.43 trillion on Thursday, up over 5% from $2.32 trillion the previous day.
Crypto market capitalization. Source: CoinMarketCapMeanwhile, CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Fear and Greed Index shows a sharp recovery to 29, from 19 on Wednesday, suggesting that bears are losing grip. Still, values below 40 suggest fear in the market, and the neutral zone ranges from 40 to 60. To signal a bull market, the index must cross above 60, indicating renewed investor greed.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index. Source: CoinMarketCapDecred, Zcash, and Dogecoin lead the broader market recoveryDecred is up 7% at press time on Thursday, building gains over the 7% rise from the previous day. The near-term bias is mildly bullish as DCR holds well above the upward-sloping 50-, 100-, and 200-day EMAs.
The privacy coin trades above the 50% retracement level at $31.54, measured from the November 4 high of $70.00 to the December 23 low of $14.21. A decisive close above this level could target the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $38.07.
The MACD stands above its signal line on the daily chart and remains in positive territory, with a modestly positive histogram, suggesting sustained bullish momentum. The RSI at 66 on the same chart stays below overbought territory, indicating persistent buying pressure without an immediate exhaustion signal.
ZEC/USDT daily logarithmic chart.On the downside, initial support is seen at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level at $26.13. However, a deeper pullback would expose the 50-day EMA at $24.88.
Meanwhile, Zcash is down 2% at press time on Thursday, following a 10% hike on Wednesday. The declining 50-day EMA merges with the 200-day EMA, signaling a high likelihood of a Death Cross, suggesting Wednesday’s rebound as a short-term recovery in a prevailing downward trend.
A descending trendline near $266, followed by the 200-day EMA at $289, could serve as resistance levels.
The MACD rises from its signal line on the daily chart but remains close to the zero mark, suggesting only modest upside momentum, while the RSI at 44 signals subdued buying pressure after recovering from oversold territory.
DCR/USDT daily logarithmic chart.On the downside, immediate support aligns with the $200 psychological level.
On the other hand, Dogecoin also faces downside pressure near the $0.1000, which capped the 10% gains on Wednesday. At the time of writing, DOGE is down 2% on Thursday, while the downward-sloping 50- and 200-day EMAs serve as overhead resistances keeping the short-term recoveries in check.
To reinstate a fresh uptrend, DOGE should surpass the 50-day EMA at $0.1066, which could extend the upside to the December 31 low at $0.1161 and the 100-day EMA at $0.1240.
The MACD line is marginally above the signal line and hovering just above the zero line, suggesting only modest bullish momentum. The RSI at 47 is just below the midline, reinforcing a neutral bias.
DOGE/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, the recent swing low near $0.0879 could serve as immediate support.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)
At the time of writing, the altcoin was trading within a bullish structure on the daily chart. Its price has also remained above the EMA – A signal that buyers might still control the short-term trend.
Meanwhile, the momentum appeared to be steady. However, the next question is whether the rally has enough strength to extend itself towards the next liquidity zone.
Source: TradingView Buyers maintain market control According to the recent Spot Taker CVD data, buyers have been dominating activity across the market.
On the spot market, buying pressure seemed to be stronger than sellers’ orders. This suggested that traders may be positioning themselves in anticipation of a further rally.
The same trend was visible in the derivatives market too. Buyers have continued to control the order flow, reinforcing the ongoing bullish momentum.
Usually, when both spot and derivatives markets align on the buy side, rallies often gain additional strength. The same scenario could replicate itself for DCR.
Source: CryptoQuant Whale activity symbolizes early growth Another supportive signal seemed to be emerging from the network activity too.
The number of addresses holding more than $1,000 worth of DCR recorded a slight increase over the last 24 hours. While the growth seemed modest, it indicated that more investors may be gradually entering the market.
Cumulatively, rising holder distribution often supports sustained rallies, especially when it appears in coincidence with a bullish price structure.
Source: TradingView Liquidity at $36.7 now the next focus Finally, from a technical perspective, the next key area now lies above the press time trading range.
Liquidity clusters remain concentrated around the $36.7-resistance level. These zones often act as magnets for the price when bullish momentum builds.
If buyer dominance continues and the current structure holds above the EMA, DCR could extend its move higher. A push towards $36.7 would represent the next logical step in the rally.
At press time, the trend was firmly in the bulls’ favour. The key factor will be whether buyers can maintain control long enough to trigger the next liquidity sweep.
Final Summary DCR has been holding on to a bullish structure above the EMA as buyers dominated both spot and derivatives markets. Growing investor participation could drive a liquidity sweep towards the $36.7 resistance zone.
Decred’s DCR token gained 12% over recent days as privacy coins drew renewed interest amid quantum risk discussions.
The setup supported further upside. However, Spot market activity remained weak, raising concerns about sustainability.
What is driving DCR’s recent momentum? Decred’s [DCR] structure turned bullish over the past 24 hours, supported by strong momentum indicators.
The Aroon Indicator signaled an uptrend, with Aroon Up holding above Aroon Down during the recent move.
Source: TradingView On top of that, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovered near 67 at press time. This indicated steady buying pressure without entering overbought territory.
That alignment showed buyers remained in control during the recent rally.
Can DCR continue its breakout move? DCR broke out of a consolidation channel within a broader bull flag pattern formed over several weeks.
The breakout on the 10th of April confirmed renewed buying interest as the price moved higher. If momentum holds, DCR could retest a level last seen 43 days ago.
Source: TradingView However, resistance near $25 and $32 could slow the move. Traders may look to take profits at these levels.
Even so, the structure still favored continuation if buying pressure remains intact.
Why is spot demand still weak? Despite the bullish setup, Spot market activity showed limited confirmation.
Over the past 48 hours, net inflows reached around $68,210, a modest figure compared to the price move. By contrast, weak inflows suggested limited capital backing behind the rally.
Source: CoinGlass This raised concerns about sustainability, as sentiment-driven moves often struggle without strong Spot support. Having said that, narrative momentum could still support price action.
As interest in privacy assets grows, DCR may continue attracting attention despite weak Spot participation.
Final Summary Decred [DCR] gained 12% as renewed interest in privacy coins supported short-term momentum. Growing attention toward privacy-focused assets could keep DCR relevant despite weak underlying demand.
TLDR: Privacy tokens posted strong Q1 2026 gains as Horizen completed its Base L2 migration and relaunched ZEN staking. Decred’s treasury governance proposal triggered a 75% weekly price surge, pushing DCR to $29 in Q1. Pirate Chain surged 168% in seven days following Orchard protocol progress and AnonBazaar integration plans. Dash launched its Evolution upgrade in Q1, adding smart contracts and IBC protocol to its payment network. Privacy tokens recorded notable progress in the first quarter of 2026, with projects across the sector completing major upgrades.
From network migrations to governance overhauls, several tokens delivered on long-standing roadmap commitments.
The quarter also saw sharp price movements tied to specific developments. Taken together, the results paint a picture of a sector moving from planning to execution across multiple fronts.
Network Upgrades and Protocol Advancements Drive Sector Activity Horizen ($ZEN) completed its migration to Base, Ethereum’s Layer 2 network, during Q1. The move gave users access to lower transaction fees and broader DeFi opportunities.
The project also relaunched ZEN staking and activated its first Confidential Compute Environment for private on-chain application execution.
Zcash ($ZEC) pushed ahead with its “Tachyon” upgrade, targeting sub-second private transactions on mobile. The Zcash Foundation also published its 2026 strategy, and a $25 million ZODL raise brought in institutional interest. Meanwhile, work on retiring legacy consensus software continued as part of the broader 2026 roadmap.
Top 10 Privacy Token Catalysts in Q1 2026
Here is a recap of what the top tokens achieved in the first quarter of 2026:$ZEN (Horizen): Completed its long-awaited migration to the Ethereum L2 network "Base" in Q1, a move to unlock better DeFi access and lower fees. It also… pic.twitter.com/Qe1IsJiXZp
— Dami-Defi (@DamiDefi) May 2, 2026
Monero ($XMR) advanced development of FCMP++, a cryptographic upgrade replacing ring signatures. The change expands the anonymity set from 16 decoys to nearly the full blockchain. This is among the most technically ambitious privacy changes proposed in the sector this cycle.
Dash ($DASH) launched its “Evolution” platform upgrade, introducing a Smart Contracts Virtual Machine and the Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol. The rollout extended Dash beyond payments into a full smart contract layer while retaining speed and privacy features.
Governance Outcomes and Market Reactions Reflect Growing Community Confidence Decred ($DCR) passed a governance proposal in Q1 that restructured treasury management and raised spending to 4% for long-term growth.
The announcement triggered a 75% weekly price surge, pushing DCR to $29. A mandatory v2.1.4 release with security patches followed shortly after.
Pirate Chain ($ARRR) made progress on its Orchard protocol upgrade and continued development of a Unified Light Wallet.
The project also launched a fundraiser to integrate with the AnonBazaar private marketplace. Its token rose 168% over a single seven-day period during the quarter.
Secret Network ($SCRT) released a 2026 roadmap covering privacy upgrades and AI workload support. It began work on SGX decoupling to reduce hardware dependencies and partnered with AntSeedAI to offer secure, open AI inference through its network.
Dusk Network ($DUSK) executed a mainnet upgrade that improved transaction speeds and throughput for high-frequency institutional trading.
It also reported over €300 million in assets moving through its NPEX partnership, reinforcing its position in Europe’s real-world asset market.
Ethereum depends on mining or “proof-of-work,” meaning that individual users competitively contribute computing power to validate blocks and transactions. They also earn ETH in the process.
Though Bitcoin originally introduced mining, it is increasingly hard to profit from Bitcoin mining. As a result, Ethereum mining has become a compelling alternative for crypto users, especially for mainstream computer components.
Before getting started, it’s important to consider costs, profits, and requirements.
Ethereum’s Mining Algorithm Ethereum currently uses a mining algorithm called Ethash.
For practical purposes, this simply means that Ethereum is moderately ASIC-resistant. ASICs built specifically for Ethereum mining will not perform much better than high-end, general purpose GPUs. This also means that ASICs built for Bitcoin mining will not mine Ethereum efficiently.
Ethereum’s mining algorithm may change in the future. Developers are debating whether to introduce ProgPOW, which could give Ethereum ASICs less of an advantage over GPUs. Whether you plan to mine with a GPU or an ASIC, you’ll need to purchase a device before you start.
Device Profitability Efficient mining devices have a high hashrate (MH/s), meaning that they will solve calculations quickly and earn more ETH. Energy efficiency (W) is also important, as power bills cut into profits.
Several high performance GPUs are commonly used right now:
GTX TitanV 8, 656 MH/s, 2150W, selling at ~$3000 RTX 2080 8, 552 MH/s, 2430W, selling at ~$800 GTX 1080Ti 8, 440 MH/s, 2150W, selling at ~$1000 RTX 2080 Nvidia GPU There are also a few high-performance Ethereum ASICs on the market, including:
Innosilicon A10 Ethmaster, 485 MH/s, 850W, ~$5650.00 Innosilicon A10 Ethmaster, 365 MH/s, 650W, price unknown Bitmain Antminer E3, 180MH/s, 760W, ~$1260, may become obsolete in Oct. 2020 A10 ETH miner by Innosilicon Upcoming ASIC models include:
Zhejiang Microcomputer V10, 2200 MH/s, 1500W, price unknown Linzhi, 1400 MH/s, 1000W, price unknown The top-performing devices yield daily revenue of $5.00 to $9.00 as of April 2020. Taking into account energy costs, profits for the same devices yield net profits between $3.00 to $6.00.
Profits and revenue are subject to change based on fluctuating ETH prices and personal electricity costs. Up-to-date information can be calculated on sites like F2Pool, CryptoCompare, or WhatToMine.com.
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Upfront Costs Though higher hashrates offer greater revenue, it is important to consider upfront costs, depreciation, and electricity efficiency. It may take years to recover the initial “price tag” cost of any device, whether it is a GPU or an ASIC.
Unfortunately, ASICs can become obsolete quickly. If developers decide to change Ethereum’s mining protocol, an ASIC may even become useless. Even if developers do not make a deliberate change, ASIC manufacturers may have trouble providing up-to-date firmware, as seen with Bitmain’s Antminer E3.
Unlike ASICs, GPUs can always be resold, because they are useful for gaming and system performance in general. Constant mining can cause GPUs to wear out without proper maintenance and cooling, which can greatly reduce their resale value—but they are usually easier to resell than ASICs since they can be put to other uses outside of mining.
It is also possible to mine Ethereum with low-end, past-generation, or integrated GPUs. However, the profit margin may be very small, and electricity costs may cause you to lose money overall. As such, it’s important to know your cost of electricity before getting started.
Gradual Changes Ethereum’s mining protocol and network is changing gradually, and those changes affect profits. On a positive note, Ethereum’s total hashrate has declined since November 2018, meaning that Ethereum mining is less competitive in a relative sense.
However, mining rewards have also fallen. In February 2019, Ethereum’s Constantinople hard fork reduced block rewards from 3 ETH to 2 ETH, making mining less profitable in absolute terms. It’s likely to continue to decrease.
Similarly, a “difficulty bomb,” which will make it harder to mine each block, may be set off soon, though it has been delayed in several recent updates including January 2020’s Muir Glacier upgrade.
These two changes are meant to discourage mining and make way for staking. Ethereum 2.0 will introduce staking, but it has been delayed continually and will not replace mining entirely at first—meaning that Ethereum mining should remain viable for quite some time.
Pool Mining “Solo mining” is unlikely to discover a block, meaning that individual miners must join a pool. Mining by yourself may mean waiting months, or even years, before getting a payout.
As part of a mining pool, you will share profits with other miners and pay fees. Though this will reduce your rewards slightly, usually amounting to 0.2-2%, you will also earn rewards on a much more regular basis.
The largest pools include Sparkpool, Ethermine, F2pool, and Nanopool:
Via Etherchain.org Each pool has slightly different fees, payout models, and payment thresholds. Typically, fees are around 1%, and you will need to earn roughly 0.1 ETH before cashing out. However, even with these restrictions it’s usually worth it to have more consistent earnings.
You’ll also need to install mining software and configure it according to your mining pool’s instructions. Ethminer, CGMiner, Claymore, Geth, and Phoenix Miner are all popular and freely available. Be sure to download from an official or reputable website to avoid phishing scams.
Cloud Mining Ethereum Instead of buying your own ASIC or GPU, it’s also possible to rent Ethereum hashpower from a remote provider. NiceHash, Genesis Mining, Minergate, CCG Mining, and IQ Mining all provide this service.
Cloud mining has some appeal: you don’t need to maintain or set up your hardware, pay electricity costs, or consider how many hours per day you will spend mining. You simply need to buy a contract.
Unfortunately, cloud mining services are not as transparent or accountable as mining pools. You will need to pay up front—which is a risk, as cloud services may go out of business or improperly manage their funds. NiceHash, for example, recently declared that it is unable to repay victims of an attack.
Though there are many vocal critics of cloud mining services, they remain fairly popular. However, in general, it’s near-impossible to earn consistent profits through cloud mining. The only way to earn money through mining is by maintaining an efficient machine with affordable hardware and a low cost of electricity.
Altcoin Mining Ethereum is not the only Ethash-based coin. It is also possible to mine Ethereum Classic, QuarkChain, Ellaism, Expanse, EtherGem, Ubiq, Ether-1, Dubaicoin, Callisto, EtherSocial, and Metaverse. These altcoins provide the opportunity for even larger profits.
Though it is possible to mine the most profitable Ethash coin at any given moment, Ethereum is generally the most profitable option. Fortunately, you are not limited to Ethash-based coins. Dual miners like Claymore allow you to mine Ethereum alongside non-Ethash coins like Decred or Siacoin. This can increase profitability.
Predicting which altcoins will rise in price is another strategy. However, this is extremely difficult, and if it were possible, it may be more efficient simply to buy those counts when prices are low. Nevertheless, mining altcoins is a good way to build a position in altcoins without having to buy them from sometimes dubious cryptocurrency exchanges.
In Summary Ethereum mining is a viable option, especially when compared to Bitcoin mining. Advantages include:
Reasonably high profits GPU mining support, at least for high-end GPUs Several coins to mine and dual mining support Plenty of mining pools to choose from There are also some negative qualities:
High upfront costs for GPU and ASIC devices Uncertainty around the future of ASIC miners Rising difficulty and falling block rewards Staking may replace mining in the next few years In all, mining is a great way to better understand cryptocurrency and gain valuable technical know-how. If done correctly, it’s possible to earn consistent profits while building a portfolio of cryptocurrency holdings.
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Cryptocurrency investment platform Abra announced it will add over 200 new cryptocurrencies next month, and today increased the number tokens available to trade by Abra’s US users to more than 60. The move brings the total number of cryptocurrencies that American customers can trade on Abra to 90.
Instead of using your standard, non-blockchain money to bet on the stock market—like Google stocks, ETFs and the S&P 500—which can fluctuate in value, Abra lets you use your new-fangled, volatile, Internet money to bet on stocks and shares. Adding hundreds more tokens into the mix invites investors to try new trading strategies.
“By far, the most requested product feature is support for more cryptocurrencies and the flexibility to easily invest in them. And today, that’s what we are delivering for our users,” said Bill Barhydt, CEO and founder of the San Francisco-based app, which was founded in 2014.
Bitcoin SV, aelf, Bancor, Crypto.com, Decred, Gnosis, and Hedera Hashgraph are among the new tokens for international users. For US users, new coins include Geocoin, Bitcoin SV, Aeon, and NAVCoin.
As part of a new update, Abra users can also deposit and withdraw stablecoins Tether, TrueUSD, Paxos and DAI directly to and from bank accounts.
In addition, US bank deposit and withdrawal limits have doubled to $4,000 per day, $8,000 per week, or $16,000 per month. That is, if you’re not a resident of New York, Connecticut, or Hawaii.
Abra will also introduce new price performance charts this quarter, to “help users study markets and make informed decisions,” according to the company’s statement.
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Grayscale Q4 2025 report identifies six privacy coins as top performers this quarter. Zcash Shield Pool surpassed 5 million ZEC, representing 30% of circulating supply. Privacy segment expected to grow in 2026 with DeFi and Web3 integration ahead. Grayscale has identified six privacy-focused cryptocurrencies as standout performers in its Q4 2025 report. The investment firm, one of the largest cryptocurrency asset managers globally, highlighted Zcash, Monero, Dash, Decred, Basic Attention Token, and Beldex as leading assets during the quarter.
Zcash led not only the privacy segment but the entire Top 20 universe tracked by Grayscale. The quarter was characterized as a consolidation phase following strong growth periods, yet privacy coins outperformed most other categories during this timeframe.
Zcash Shield Pool activity reaches record levels Data from zkp.baby shows the amount of ZEC locked in the Shield Pool surpassed 5 million tokens, accounting for approximately 30% of circulating supply. This marks a new all-time high for the privacy feature.
The Shield Pool functions as a core component of Zcash’s architecture. Users convert ZEC from transparent addresses to shielded addresses through this mechanism, providing enhanced privacy for transactions.
The amount of ZEC in Shield Pools remained around 4.8 million throughout November. This stability persisted while ZEC’s price declined by nearly 60% at one point. The data suggests holders maintained positions through volatility rather than selling during downturns.
December brought a price rebound exceeding 70% for Zcash. Shield Pools simultaneously set new all-time highs. These developments appear to have reinforced investor confidence in the asset’s privacy value proposition.
Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX and prominent cryptocurrency investor, issued a bullish outlook on ZEC. “The tears of the bears shall be my sustenance. ZEC first stop $1,000,” Hayes stated.
Institutional focus shifts toward privacy assets Grayscale’s Q4 report emphasized that institutional interest is shifting toward assets offering stronger privacy features. This trend intensifies as data breach scandals continue surfacing across technology platforms and traditional finance systems.
The investment firm reported that privacy-related tokens dominated the Top 20 performer list during Q4 2025. The six highlighted coins each delivered returns that exceeded most other cryptocurrency categories during the consolidation period.
Grayscale forecasts continued growth for the privacy coin segment throughout 2026. Integration with decentralized finance protocols and Web3 applications is expected to drive this expansion as developers build privacy features into mainstream blockchain applications.
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Poloniex plans to shift the majority of its crypto trading operations offshore, according to parent company Circle. The move comes amidst regulatory uncertainty and pressure in the US, which lacks a clear legal framework or guidance for cryptocurrency-related businesses or crypto investors.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that 70% of Poloniex users are not based in the US, prompting the move to another jurisdiction. Allaire says Poloniex has already secured its Digital Assets Business Act license to operate in Bermuda, reports Coindesk.
Says Allaire,
“The lack of regulatory frameworks significantly limits what can be offered to individuals and businesses in the US.”
In May, the Delaware-based exchange stopped offering nine coins for its customers in the US due to regulatory uncertainty: Ardor (ARDR), Bytecoin (BCN), Decred (DCR), GameCredits (GAME), Gas (GAS), Lisk (LSK), Nxt (NXT), Omni Layer (OMNI) and Augur (REP).
The CEO also confirmed that the company’s recent downsizing, eliminating roughly 30 employees, was partly due to the lack of clarity from US lawmakers. The company’s current focus is global and getting beyond the US bottleneck.
“It took a long time working with the Bermuda government and the Bermuda Monetary Authority.”
“The project to establish a new international operations hub for our market, exchange and wallet services, was a major project.”
The move will also allow Poloniex to explore being able to offer financial services, adding that users could expect to see more “yield-generating crypto accounts.”
Poloniex ranks in the top 100 crypto exchanges in the world with a 24-hour trading volume of roughly $16 million, according to data compiled by CoinMarketCap. It is also listed among Messari’s Real 10 Volume index reflecting legitimate trading volumes from leading industry players.
In the wake of last week’s two congressional hearings on Facebook’s upcoming digital asset Libra, crypto insiders are assessing the highly critical response from US lawmakers who are determined to halt the project in its tracks. The hearings sparked an intense debate about Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and new corporate digital assets that are all vying for a place in the digital economy.
Politicians have not yet figured out a way to deal with emerging blockchain technology and the many products and services currently in development to bring more financial inclusion for people all around the world. The threat of digital assets lowering costs, rivaling existing infrastructure and challenging the traditional banking and monetary systems has prompted many prominent politicians, including Maxine Waters and Brad Sherman, to demand a moratorium on Libra.
As for Bitcoin, the decentralized system cannot be halted or stopped by any central authority or government.
Market Sentiment: Current sentiment among smart money and retail funds in the market is at a neutral level.
According to the latest data from SentimenTrader, as of June 24, the Smart Money Confidence Index stands at 0.56, while the Dumb Money Confidence Index is at 0.49. Both smart money and retail investor sentiment are currently in the neutral range, with no clear optimistic or pessimistic bias emerging in the market.
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) Policy Board member Naoki Tamura stated that if upside risks to price growth intensify further, the BOJ should not hesitate to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes or raise rates by a larger margin. He projected that the BOJ will implement interest rate hikes every few months until its policy rate reaches the neutral level of around 2%. (Golden Ten)
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