XCoinDesk Indices (CDI) has released its bi-weekly market update, shedding light on the performance of key players and underperformers in the benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) and the broader CoinDesk Market Index (CMI).
According to the report, eighteen out of the 20 assets in the CoinDesk 20 experienced a decline in value over the past week. However, one standout performer was Aptos (APT), which saw a 16% increase in value, reaching a record high market cap exceeding $6 billion.
On the flip side, three assets in the CoinDesk 20 saw significant drops of more than 10%, with Polkadot (DOT) leading the pack with a 15% decline, followed by Cardano (ADA) with a 13% drop. The overall weighted return for the CoinDesk 20 for the week was a negative 5.4%, with bitcoin (BTC) also experiencing a 5.1% decrease in value.
In the broader CoinDesk Market Index, Layer 1 Smart Contract Platform Fantom (FTM) stood out with a 40% increase in value ahead of the network’s Sonic upgrade, which aims to enhance transaction processing speeds.
The CoinDesk 20 tracks the performance of top digital assets and is available for investment on various platforms. Meanwhile, the broader CoinDesk Market Index consists of approximately 180 tokens across seven crypto sectors, including currency, smart contract platforms, DeFi, culture & entertainment, computing, and digitization.
Overall, the market update highlights the volatility and fluctuations within the cryptocurrency market, with some assets seeing significant gains while others experience notable losses. Investors and traders are advised to stay informed and exercise caution when navigating the ever-changing landscape of digital assets.