Privacy Tokens Q1 2026 Recap: Major Upgrades and Gains

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: May 03 2026

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Privacy Token Upgrades: Horizen ($ZEN) completed its migration to Ethereum's L2 network 'Base', relaunching staking to enhance DeFi access and lower fees, marking a significant technological advancement for privacy tokens.
Zcash Financing and Upgrade: Zcash ($ZEC) advanced its Tachyon upgrade aiming for sub-second private mobile transactions while closing a $25 million ZODL raise, indicating strong institutional interest in the project.
Decred Governance Proposal: Decred ($DCR) passed a governance proposal to raise its treasury cap to 4%, resulting in a 75% weekly surge, showcasing the effectiveness of its community-driven model.
Pirate Chain Protocol Progress: Pirate Chain ($ARRR) made significant strides in the Orchard protocol upgrade, improving user experience while its price surged 168% in just 7 days, reflecting strong market demand for privacy technologies.

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Technical Analysis for DASH

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Dash (DASH). As of , Dash (DASH) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 6 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for DASH stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, DASH is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Dash (DASH) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	23.579	31.71	38.159	46.29	52.739	60.87	67.319
Fibonacci	31.71	37.279	40.72	46.29	51.859	55.3	60.87

About DASH

Dash is an open-source blockchain and cryptocurrency focused on offering a fast, cheap global payments network that is decentralized in nature. According to the project's white paper, Dash seeks to improve upon Bitcoin (BTC) by providing stronger privacy and faster transactions.Dash, whose name comes from 'digital cash,' was launched in January 2014 as a fork of Litecoin (LTC). Since going live, Dash has grown to include features such as a two-tier network with incentivized nodes, including 'masternodes,' and decentralized project governance; InstantSend, which allows for instantly settled payments; ChainLocks, which makes the Dash blockchain instantly immutable; and PrivateSend, which offers additional optional privacy for transactions.

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.

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