Dusk Privacy Coin Surges 40% on Jan. 19, Over 4x Increase in 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 19 2026- Price Surge: Dusk has increased over fourfold since the beginning of 2025, with a remarkable 40% spike on January 19, reaching its highest price since early 2025, indicating strong investor interest in small-cap privacy coins.
- Liquidity Boost: Trading volume for Dusk on centralized exchanges surpassed recent yearly peaks, according to Arkham data, suggesting a capital rotation from larger privacy coins like Monero and Dash into Dusk as traders seek higher growth potential.
- Compliance Technology: Utilizing zero-knowledge proofs and zk-SNARKs, Dusk maintains transaction privacy while enabling regulatory audits, positioning itself favorably for institutional adoption amid increasing scrutiny on traditional privacy coins.
- Market Risk Warning: Despite the rapid price appreciation, over six million Dusk tokens flowed into exchanges daily between January 16 and 17, indicating that holders may be preparing to sell, which raises concerns about potential market corrections.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
