📉 The Case for the "Laggers" (XMR & ZEC)

Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) are the "purist" privacy plays. Their current retracement isn't necessarily a sign of death, but likely exhaustion.
The Play: If you believe the privacy narrative is just starting, these dips are entries. XMR specifically tends to mean-revert; it rarely stays decoupled from the broader market for long.
Watch for: A "double bottom" on the 4-hour chart. If they hold their current support levels, they'll likely "catch up" to DASH once its initial pump cools off.
🚀 The DASH Breakout: Reality vs. Trap
DASH often moves differently because it has a dual identity: it’s a privacy coin, but it’s also marketed as a payments/utility coin.
Why it's up: This could be a "short squeeze." If many traders were shorting DASH because it lagged behind XMR recently, their liquidations are now fueling the 10% pump.
The Risk: DASH has a history of "wicking" high and then retracing 100% of the move if Bitcoin shows any weakness.🧠 My Verdict: Watching for Confirmation First
I wouldn't jump into a DASH short just because it’s "up too much." Markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent. However, I’m leaning toward watching for trend confirmation.
If DASH holds its gains for 24–48 hours while XMR and ZEC stabilize, we aren't looking at a fluke—we're looking at a sector rotation.
Which side am I on?
I prefer ZEC/XMR dips. DASH is currently fighting "gravity" (resistance), while the others are finding "floors" (support). Usually, buying the floor is the safer R/R (Risk/Reward) play.