Barry Silbert says privacy era in crypto has ‘officially begun’ – 3 coins to consider in 2026
Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has declared the era of privacy-centric cryptocurrency assets.
Silbert, best known for his early bullish stance on Bitcoin (BTC), stated that the ‘privacy’ era in the crypto industry has begun. His X post gained significant traction in less than 24 hours, as more crypto enthusiasts nodded on the need for privacy to scale on-chain finance and user protection.
Silbert’s post on crypto privacy. Source: X
As such, Finbold analyzed three privacy-centric crypto assets on May 24 to consider in 2026 based on these traits: institutional tailwind, technical breakout, and programmable privacy.
Zcash (ZEC): Institutional tailwind
Zcash (ZEC) has gained significant bullish traction since April 2026, fueled by institutional tailwinds. Over the past 30 days, ZEC price surged over 87%, trading at about $671 at press time.
ZEC/USD 30-day chart. Source: Finbold
With the token nearing its 2025 peak, its market cap climbed to around $11.2 billion at the time of reporting. Zcash has attracted significant institutional support, as Finbold previously noted. For instance, the Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZCSH) had a total of over $236.3 million in assets under management (AUM) at the time of reporting, based on official data.
If the token continues to gain more institutional demand, a potential parabolic breakout could occur in 2026.
Monero (XMR): Technical breakout
Monero (XMR) is the second-largest privacy-focused crypto asset, with a market capitalization of about $7.2 billion on Monday. From a technical analysis standpoint, the XMR/USD pair has been consolidating around its 2018 and 2021 all-time high (ATH).
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XMR/USD 1-week chart. Source: TradingView
Amid rising demand for privacy-oriented crypto assets, XMR is well-positioned to break out from its major supply wall around $426 and enter the price discovery phase.
Oasis Network (ROSE): Programmable privacy
The Oasis Network (ROSE) is a small-cap crypto asset focused on programmable smart contracts, with a market capitalization of about $75.5 million at the time of reporting. From a technical analysis standpoint, the ROSE/USDC pair has been forming a potential macro reversal pattern, characterized by a descending wedge and a rising divergence in the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI).
ROSE/USDC 1-week chart. Source: TradingView
The token is already listed on major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, and Coinbase, which could bolster its bullish sentiment in 2026.
