CoinDesk 20 Update: BCH Defies Market Slump, Gains 1.5% as Sole Winner

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.

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.

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.

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.

The CoinDesk 20, a benchmark compiled by CoinDesk Indices, tracks the overall performance of major crypto assets. Weakness in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Near Protocol (NEAR) suggests that investors favor yield-generating strategies such as staking and lending over chasing price swings when trading is subdued.

An earlier CoinDesk 20 update showed the index edging down 0.2%, with BCH falling 1.2% and joining NEAR among the laggards. The latest report said BCH's decline had widened to 10.7%, putting further pressure on the index. The related headlines provided no publication dates, token prices or fund-flow figures, making it impossible to confirm exactly when the declines occurred or their impact on market value.

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.