CoinDesk 20 Index Surges 14.5% as Cardano Leads with 58.8% Gain

CoinDesk 20 Index Surges 14.5% as Cardano Leads with 58.8% Gain; Litecoin Only Decliner

  • CoinDesk 20 Index surged 14.5% since Friday, trading at 3109.04.
  • Cardano (ADA) leads with a remarkable 58.8% gain, followed by XRP at 25.5%.
  • Litecoin (LTC) is the only declining asset in the index, dropping 8.5%.

The cryptocurrency market demonstrated strong bullish momentum as the CoinDesk 20 Index climbed 14.5% since Friday afternoon, reaching 3109.04 points. This positive trend has lifted nearly all assets in the benchmark index, with 19 of the 20 cryptocurrencies posting gains.

- Advertisement -

Leading the rally is Cardano (ADA), which skyrocketed by an impressive 58.8% over the weekend. XRP follows as the second-best performer with a significant 25.5% increase during the same period. These substantial gains highlight renewed investor confidence in alternative cryptocurrencies.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Litecoin (LTC) stands as the only declining asset within the index, recording an 8.5% loss. Meanwhile, Aptos (APT) barely moved, showing minimal growth of just 0.6%, making it the second-worst performer despite remaining in positive territory.

The CoinDesk 20 represents a comprehensive benchmark for cryptocurrency market performance, tracking major digital assets across multiple trading platforms globally. The substantial index increase of 393.25 points reflects growing momentum in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem as most assets experience synchronized upward movement.

Investors typically monitor these indexes to gauge market sentiment and identify potential investment opportunities within the digital asset space. The current rally suggests a notable shift in market dynamics compared to previous trading sessions.

✅ Follow BITNEWSBOT on Telegram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X.com, and Google News for instant updates.

Previous Articles:

- Advertisement -

Latest

SK Telecom hack prompts Bithumb’s “proactive” security response

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is implementing security measures following a hack at SK Telecom that compromised sensitive customer data.The breach at SK Telecom,...

Bitcoin Volatility Sparks “Apocalyptic Scenario” Fears as Trump Plans Loom

European Central Bank and European Commission clash over regulation of cryptocurrencies as Trump's pro-crypto stance raises concerns.ECB warns U.S. dollar stablecoins could trigger financial...

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Soar as Price Eyes $95,000 Amid Short Squeeze Setup

Bitcoin ETF inflows have reached their highest levels since January 2025, with negative funding rates potentially setting the stage for a short squeeze.BTC price...

IMF Panel: BIS Chief Promotes Tokenization for Future Finance

Tokenization could revolutionize financial systems with unprecedented sophistication, according to BIS chief Agustín Carstens at IMF Spring meetings.New initiatives like Project Pine and "Finternet"...

KiloEx to fully reimburse $7.5M exploit victims after funds returned

KiloEx will fully compensate traders affected by a $7.5 million exploit in April.Stakers' principal and earnings remain safe, with an additional 10% APY bonus...

Must Read

Are Cryptocurrency Securities?

TL;DR - Cryptocurrencies are not typically considered securities, as they are decentralized digital assets that operate independently of any central authority or government. However,...