# Forget AI Stocks: 2 Cryptocurrencies to Consider

> Hyperliquid and Zcash surge as AI stocks face potential bust.
- Title: Forget AI Stocks: 2 Cryptocurrencies to Consider | Shortify
- Summary: Hyperliquid and Zcash surge as AI stocks face potential bust. Hyperliquid up 2,376% and Zcash up 136% this year amid AI sector cooling.
- Keywords: hyperliquid, zcash, ai stocks, cryptocurrencies, market cap, spot etf, finance, money, Forget, Stocks, Consider, The Motley Fool
- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/investing/2026/10/22/forget-ai-stocks-2-cryptocurrencies-to-consider-bu
- Author: Dominic Basulto
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:31:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hyperliquid, zcash, ai stocks, cryptocurrencies, market cap, spot etf, finance, money
## AI Stocks Face Potential Bust
The AI boom is cooling with stratospheric valuations and money-losing businesses.
## Hyperliquid Surges
Hyperliquid (HYPE) up 2,376% since November 2024 with 220% annual gain.
## Hyperliquid's Regulatory Hurdle
Hyperliquid is barred from U.S. markets but plans to open with Trump's support.
## Hyperliquid ETF Launch
Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) launched with $163.06M AUM.
## Zcash Surges
Zcash (ZEC) up 136% this year with $20.28B market cap.
## Zcash's Privacy Edge
Zcash offers anonymous transactions, a key privacy coin feature.
## Zcash ETF Success
Grayscale Zcash ETF (ZCSH) hit $1B AUM in 30 days.
## Why These Coins Matter Now
Both Hyperliquid and Zcash are top 10 cryptos with spot ETFs as AI stocks cool.
## Key takeaway

Hyperliquid up 2,376% and Zcash up 136% this year amid AI sector cooling.