CoinDesk 20 Falls 2% as Nearly All Constituents Decline
The CoinDesk 20, compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks 20 representative digital assets and serves as a gauge of the broader cryptocurrency market. Declines across most constituents indicate that selling pressure was not confined to a single token, but reflected a broad deterioration in risk appetite.
The latest trading data showed the CoinDesk 20 fell 2% on Tuesday, with nearly all 20 constituents ending lower. Internet Computer (ICP) was the only asset to buck the trend and post a gain. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Sui (SUI) recorded steeper losses, making them the biggest drags on the index.
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The history behind this eventCoinDesk 20 Index Drops 1.4% as All Constituents Decline
The CoinDesk 20, compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks 20 representative crypto assets and serves as a gauge of the broader digital-asset market. Declines across every constituent suggest that selling pressure was not confined to a single token but reflected a broad deterioration in risk appetite.
In the latest performance update, the CoinDesk 20 stood at 1,663.81, down 1.4% from the previous trading day, with all 20 constituent assets closing lower. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was the worst performer, falling 4.3%, while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 4.1%, making them the two hardest-hit assets in the latest decline.
CoinDesk 20 Falls 0.5% as Internet Computer Leads Declines
The CoinDesk 20 tracks a representative group of major crypto assets and serves as a key gauge of broader market trends and capital rotation. Its latest decline came as constituent tokens posted mixed performances, suggesting that investors were not exiting the market across the board but were adjusting positions based on individual projects’ fundamentals and trading momentum.
On July 20, 2026, the CoinDesk 20 fell 0.5% to 2,062.9. Internet Computer (ICP) dropped 1.6%, making it the biggest drag on the index, while NEAR bucked the trend with a 4.1% gain. The 5.7-percentage-point gap between NEAR and ICP highlighted the divergence across the crypto market that day.
All CoinDesk 20 Assets Fall as Bitcoin Cash Leads Declines With 13% Drop
The CoinDesk 20 Index, compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks the performance of representative digital assets. Declines across every constituent show that selling pressure was not confined to a single token and point to weakening investor risk appetite. Bitcoin Cash’s position as the worst performer further underscores the potential for sharp volatility even among major crypto assets.
CoinDesk’s latest performance update showed that every asset in the CoinDesk 20 Index declined, with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) falling 13% as the worst-performing constituent. Bittensor (TAO) also ranked among the larger decliners after sliding 9.6% over the latest weekend. The data did not specify the exact date or trading value.
CoinDesk 20 Drops 2%, With BNB the Only Constituent to Gain
The CoinDesk 20, a digital asset market index compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks 20 major cryptocurrencies and provides a gauge of the broader performance of large-cap tokens. Its roughly 2% one-day decline shows that selling pressure was not confined to a single token, with most major assets weakening in tandem.
CoinDesk’s latest performance update showed the CoinDesk 20 down about 2% today. BNB was the only one of its 20 constituents to rise, gaining 0.4%. Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell 1.3% from Thursday, underscoring BNB’s relative resilience during the broad pullback.
CoinDesk 20 Falls 1.6% as SUI and TAO Lag
The CoinDesk 20, compiled by CoinDesk, tracks 20 major digital assets and offers a broad gauge of the cryptocurrency market rather than a view limited to bitcoin. Most constituents weakened in the latest session, signaling selling pressure across a range of tokens, with Sui (SUI) and Bittensor (TAO) leading the pullback.
The latest CoinDesk data put the CoinDesk 20 at 2,196.49, down 1.6% from Monday afternoon. SUI fell 4.9% and TAO lost 4.4%, making them the weakest performers, while Cronos (CRO) and BNB posted modest gains. A subsequent update showed SUI’s decline narrowing to 3.2%, though the index remained lower.
CoinDesk 20 Falls 2.9% as All Constituents Trade Lower
The CoinDesk 20, compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks 20 major crypto assets and trades across multiple platforms and regions worldwide. It is a key benchmark for gauging overall risk appetite and capital flows among large cryptocurrencies. Declines across every constituent showed that selling pressure was not confined to a single token.
CoinDesk reported on April 13, 2026, that the CoinDesk 20 stood at 1,974.81, down 59.17 points, or 2.9%, from 4 p.m. ET on April 10. All 20 constituents traded lower, led by an 11.5% plunge in Polkadot (DOT) and a 6.8% decline in Cardano (ADA).
CoinDesk 20 Falls 4.5% as All Constituents Trade Lower
The CoinDesk 20, compiled by CoinDesk Indices, is a broad-market index covering 20 major crypto assets and traded across multiple platforms and regions worldwide. Its daily updates provide a gauge of overall performance among large-cap tokens. All constituents declined in the latest session, indicating that selling pressure was not confined to a single cryptocurrency.
CoinDesk Indices reported on April 2, 2026, that the index stood at 1,875.68, down 88.38 points, or 4.5%, from 4 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time the previous day. All 20 constituents traded lower, with Uniswap (UNI) falling 7.7% and Solana (SOL) losing 6.9%. CRO and BCH declined 2.5% and 3.0%, respectively.
CoinDesk 20 Index Falls 3.2% in a Day
The CoinDesk 20 is a crypto-asset benchmark compiled by CoinDesk Indices that tracks 20 representative digital assets and provides a gauge of the broader market. Every constituent declined in the latest session, indicating that selling pressure was widespread across the crypto market rather than concentrated in a single token.
The latest CoinDesk Indices data showed the CoinDesk 20 down 3.2% from 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday at 1,985.11, with all 20 constituents trading lower. AAVE and ADA posted the largest declines, while CRO and BTC were the relative outperformers.
CoinDesk 20 Index Falls 3.1% as All Constituents Decline
The CoinDesk 20 is a crypto market index compiled by CoinDesk Indices that tracks 20 representative digital assets and provides a gauge of the broader performance of major cryptocurrencies. When every constituent falls in tandem, it typically indicates that selling pressure is not confined to a single token but reflects a broad retreat in risk appetite.
CoinDesk’s latest performance update showed the CoinDesk 20 fell 3.1% today to 2,102.78, with all 20 constituents trading lower. Uniswap (UNI) dropped 4.9% and Aave (AAVE) declined 4.4%, making them the two worst-performing assets. The data did not specify the exact date.
CoinDesk 20 Falls 1.4% as Every Constituent Declines
The CoinDesk 20, a benchmark compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks 20 major digital assets as a gauge of the broader crypto market. Declines across all constituents indicated that selling pressure was not confined to a single token, but reflected a broader pullback in risk appetite.
As of July 19, 2026, the CoinDesk 20 fell 1.4% to 1,999.16, with all 20 constituents closing lower. Aptos (APT) plunged 11% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 6.6%, making them the two worst performers and the biggest drags on the index.
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