21% Pump Even After Ban! Is Dash Changing All Market Calculations?

Well, have you ever heard that even after a government ban or ban on a cryptocurrency, its price has increased at a rocket speed instead of decreasing? Usually, the market collapses due to bad news, right? But what I saw today when I went to look at the market chart is, in a word, unbelievable!

I am talking about the privacy token ‘Dash’. When the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) imposed a strict ban on privacy tokens, everyone thought that Dash’s price would melt into the ground. But surprisingly, its price has increased by more than 21% in the last 24 hours!

I did a little research myself to find the reason for this strange behaviour. Why did this happen? Let me share with you what I found in my observations.

Dubai ban and market reversal

The incident happened on January 12, 2026. Dubai imposed a complete ban on privacy tokens in its ‘DIFC’ zone. Their argument is that transactions of these tokens are difficult to track, so there is a risk of money laundering or sanctions. Usually, in the case of coins like Monero (XMR) or Zcash (ZEC), such news triggers panic selling.

But in the case of Dash, the picture is completely different. At the time of writing, Dash is trading at around $45.9,6, and its volume has reached almost $46 million in a single day! Can you imagine? While regulators are closing the door, investors are entering through the window.

Why this sudden rise? Some of my findings
When I went deeper into the news and compared the events behind it, I found several logical reasons behind this price increase. This price increase was not just due to hype.

1. OKX Impact: Late last November, I noticed that popular exchange OKX had relisted Dash on its spot market. This made it much easier for global traders to buy and sell Dash. When one door closes (Dubai), other doors (major exchanges) open, which increases liquidity. This is a big factor behind today’s volume pump.

2. Real-life use (Zebec integration): Not just trading charts, Dash is now also entering people’s pockets. In my research, I found that Dash has recently been added to the Zebec ecosystem. This means that payments can now be made directly using Dash with Zebec Silver or Carbon cards. When a cryptocurrency becomes a means of purchase rather than just speculation or gambling, its value is bound to increase.

3. Popularity in developing countries: Another interesting thing is that in many developing countries, people are not looking at Dash as a privacy coin, but as a simple payment solution. When ordinary people start using it as a means of exchanging money, regulatory pressure becomes a temporary obstacle, but its demand remains in the long term.

It seems to me that the market is no longer panicking like it used to. The Dubai ban is definitely negative news, but Dash's liquidity and real-world or practical use have maintained investor confidence.

However, the crypto market is always unpredictable or uncertain. So, it is wise to do some research and move on your own, rather than jumping in when the chart is green.

Let's see how long Dash can maintain its momentum in the face of regulatory pressure!