CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 3.1%, leading index lower
CoinDesk 2026-06-17 13:20:23
Context: The CoinDesk 20 Index experienced a decline on June 17, 2026, primarily due to the drop in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Cardano (ADA). The index is a broad-based measure of the cryptocurrency market, traded on multiple platforms globally. As of 1:20 p.m. on June 17, the CoinDesk 20 Index was trading at 1774.43.
Key Facts
- The CoinDesk 20 Index was trading at 1774.43, down 1.5% (-26.19) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17, 2026.
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 3.1%, and Cardano (ADA) fell 2.8%, making them among the underperformers in the CoinDesk 20 Index.
- Only four of the 20 assets in the CoinDesk 20 Index were trading higher, with UNI and XLM being the leaders, up 2.5% and 2.3%, respectively.
- The CoinDesk 20 Index is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally, providing a comprehensive view of the cryptocurrency market.
- As of June 17, 2026, the CoinDesk 20 Index had a total of 20 assets, with their performance being tracked and reported by CoinDesk Indices.