Altcoins surpass $1 trillion as ZEC, XRP, and DOGE lead gains amid privacy, ETFs, and payment system hype.

Altcoins excluding Bitcoin have crossed the $1 trillion market cap milestone, driven by significant moves in Zcash (ZEC), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE). ZEC surged over 70% due to supply shortages and institutional interest, XRP saw ETF inflows rise with anticipation around the CLARITY Act, and DOGE gained as it transitions toward real-world payment use with the upcoming X Money system. This coordinated growth reflects rising demand for privacy, regulatory clarity, and mass adoption potential in the crypto market.