ZEC, a privacy coin, has surpassed SOL and XRP in trading volume. Four days ago, I said it had an engine but didn’t hop on. Still acted tough, saying retail investors were just chasing stories. From breaking 1,000 to now, it’s up another 24%, hitting 1,244. I admit it—the engine is real. I chickened out. Old coins like DOT rise in cycles, pump once, then fade. ZEC’s rise is backed by licensing—the first U.S. spot ZEC fund landed on August 25. With a license, it cycles but doesn’t fade. The privacy coin narrative is a whole different game from altcoin season. Missed the boat? Then it’s missed. I’m not chasing the highs. This narrative—I’m keeping a close watch on it.