Monero and Dash Surge 29% and 19% Respectively, Outperforming Major Cryptocurrencies
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Privacy Coin Performance: Monero (XMR) and Dash (DASH) surged 29% and 19% respectively in the last 24 hours, indicating strong market demand, particularly as Bitcoin and Ethereum only rose 1.75% and 0.74%, suggesting a growing investor preference for privacy coins.
- Volume Surge: DASH's trading volume nearly tripled in the last 24 hours, while XMR's volume surged by 44%, reflecting heightened market enthusiasm and potentially signaling further price increases in the near future.
- New High Record: XMR's price surpassed $680, reaching an all-time high and achieving a 56% gain this year, which not only boosts investor confidence but may also attract more capital into the privacy coin market, further driving prices upward.
- Market Dynamics Analysis: In stark contrast to Zcash (ZEC), which has fallen over 23% since the beginning of the year, analysts noted that capital has rotated towards Monero and Dash, indicating that investors are opting for assets with fewer assumptions amid increasing market uncertainty.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
