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Last updated: April 2026
Privacy Risk Scores
The Privacy category includes 8 cryptocurrencies with an average risk score of pending.
All Privacy Coins by Risk
| # | Coin | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zcash ZEC | — |
| 2 | Monero XMR | — |
| 3 | Horizen ZEN | — |
| 4 | Pirate Chain ARRR | — |
| 5 | PIVX PIVX | — |
| 6 | Beam BEAMPRIVACY | — |
| 7 | Oxen OXEN | — |
| 8 | Firo FIRO | — |
What Makes Privacy Risky?
Privacy coins face unique regulatory risk. Exchange delistings and government restrictions can create sudden liquidity shocks. The technology is sound, but regulatory headwinds are a constant factor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How risky are Privacy cryptocurrencies?
Privacy coins face unique regulatory risk. Exchange delistings and government restrictions can create sudden liquidity shocks. The technology is sound, but regulatory headwinds are a constant factor.
Which Privacy coin is the safest right now?
Risk scores for Privacy coins are currently being calculated. Check back soon.
How are Privacy risk scores calculated?
Each coin is scored using up to 9 indicators including Risk Wave, RSI, ATH Distance, Bitcoin Dominance, Fear & Greed, ALT/BTC Ratio, BTC Production Cost, Funding Rate, and Token Unlocks. The composite score is a weighted average that updates every 6 hours.
How does Privacy compare to other crypto categories?
Currently, Privacy has an average risk score of pending. For comparison: DeFi averages 11, Infrastructure averages 10, Layer 1 averages 12.