Zcash Surges 248% in October as Privacy Coins Outperform Broader Market

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies recorded significant gains in October 2025 despite weakness across the broader crypto market. Zcash increased 248% during the month and reached a market capitalization of approximately $6.5 billion, according to Grayscale Research. Litecoin, Monero, and Dash also demonstrated increased adoption during the same period.