Privacy Coins Expected to Outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum by 2026

According to BlockBeats, on January 12, crypto researcher Stacy Muur shared insights indicating that privacy-focused cryptocurrencies are gaining mainstream attention. Market data suggests that by 2026, privacy coins will outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum, demonstrating stronger resilience during market fluctuations. Additionally, the actual usage of these coins on the blockchain is increasing, with their transaction share rising from approximately 9.7% to 11.4%.Currently, Monero and Zcash dominate privacy transaction traffic, and the total market capitalization of the privacy sector has surpassed $24 billion. Meanwhile, several infrastructure teams are restructuring privacy capabilities as a default layer in blockchain design rather than an optional feature, highlighting privacy's growing importance in foundational architecture.This trend appears to be a long-term strategy rather than a short-term shift. Amidst intensified global regulation and on-chain monitoring, the demand for on-chain anonymity and transaction privacy is increasing. Privacy coins and related tools are expected to become a significant narrative in the crypto market by 2026.