CoinDesk 20 Index Rises 1.5% as 18 of 20 Crypto Assets Trade Higher

CoinDesk 20 Index Rises 1.5% as Stellar Leads Gains with 11.6% Increase

  • The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 1.5% to 2605.49 in the latest trading session.
  • Stellar (XLM) led gains with an 11.6% increase, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was the biggest decliner at -5.3%.
  • 18 of the 20 assets in the index tracked higher during the period.

Cryptocurrency markets showed broad strength on Thursday as the CoinDesk 20 Index climbed 1.5% to 2605.49, representing a gain of 37.28 points since Wednesday’s market close at 4 p.m. ET.

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The latest data reveals a predominantly positive trading session with 18 of the 20 digital assets in the index trading higher, indicating widespread market optimism across major cryptocurrencies.

Stellar (XLM) emerged as the standout performer, surging 11.6% during the trading period. The blockchain platform designed for cross-border payments significantly outpaced other gainers. Near Protocol (NEAR) followed as the second-best performer with a more modest 3.7% increase.

On the downside, only two assets in the index posted losses. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) registered the steepest decline, falling 5.3%, while Litecoin (LTC) edged slightly lower with a minimal decrease of 0.8%.

The CoinDesk 20 serves as a benchmark for cryptocurrency market performance, tracking a carefully selected basket of digital assets. Its broad-based nature and availability across multiple trading platforms in various global regions make it a valuable indicator of overall market sentiment and direction.

Today’s gains come amid continued volatility in the cryptocurrency markets, with investors closely monitoring both sector-specific developments and broader macroeconomic factors that could influence digital asset valuations in the near term.

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