Ethereum Classic and Bitcoin Cash Drive CoinDesk 20 Gains
Ethereum Classic (ETC) showed a strong performance, rising 9.4%, as part of broader gains in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The index, which tracks leading cryptocurrencies, climbed to 3081.58, a 4.8% increase (+141.11) since Wednesday’s update.
Standouts:
- Top Gainers: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) outpaced other assets with a 13.1% rally, while Ethereum Classic secured its spot as a close second, up 9.4%.
- Biggest Declines: Render Network (RNDR) fell 0.7%, and Stellar (XLM) slipped 0.5%, making them the day’s underperformers.
The CoinDesk 20 Index reflects trends in top crypto assets globally, offering insights into market sentiment and performance trends across leading platforms.