3 Mid-cap Privacy Coins Saw Heavy Accumulation by Whales in January.
Whales heavily accumulated three mid-cap privacy coins—Horizen (ZEN), Railgun (RAIL), and Decred (DCR)—in January, signaling bullish expectations for the sector.Summary
While major privacy coins like Monero and Zcash have seen gains, capital is reportedly shifting towards mid- to low-cap alternatives, suggesting whales are positioning for a continued privacy coin narrative in 2026.
The three highlighted coins are Horizen (ZEN), which rose over 50% in January, with Grayscale significantly increasing its holdings; Railgun (RAIL), where whale wallets increased balances by over 24% while exchange balances dropped; and Decred (DCR), which saw its staked supply reach its highest ratio since March 2025.
Analysts suggest these mid-cap coins offer a balance between large-cap coins facing potential profit-taking and riskier low-cap alternatives, with some experts predicting significant price appreciation for all three assets.
(Source：BeInCrypto)