Bitcoin Cash Rises 2.3%, Leads CoinDesk 20 Higher

The CoinDesk 20, compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks 20 major digital assets traded across multiple platforms worldwide. Whether BCH and SOL outperform the index can indicate if capital is rotating into other crypto assets, making the leading tokens and the distribution of gains and losses among constituents useful market indicators.

On March 23, 2026, the CoinDesk 20 was up 0.2%, or 3.37 points, from 4 p.m. ET the previous Friday, at 2,025.84. Seven of its 20 assets rose, with BCH gaining 2.3% and SOL advancing 1.0%, while APT and ICP fell 5.3% and 3.6%, respectively. BCH rose another 2.1% on May 19.