$ZEC is leading the move. It pushed above $1,000 and reached the $1,170–$1,210 area, backed by heavy trading activity, rising open interest and renewed attention around the privacy narrative. $XRP is also gaining momentum around $1.41, although its move has been much calmer compared with ZEC. The broader market gives us more context. The Altcoin Season Index is still around 37–38/100, while Bitcoin dominance remains close to 59%. That feels more like early capital rotation than a full market-wide altseason. A stronger altseason setup would come with wider participation across ETH, large caps, mid caps and several sectors at the same time. For now, $ZEC is showing what strong narrative-driven demand can look like, while $XRP adds another sign that capital is slowly expanding beyond Bitcoin. If that participation keeps spreading over the next few weeks, the altcoin market could get much more interesting.