In the latest CoinDesk 20 Performance Update, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has emerged as a top performer, gaining 4.2% and boosting the overall index. Near Protocol (NEAR) also showed strong performance, rising 3.7% since Wednesday. As of April 17, 2025, at 1:10 p.m., the CoinDesk 20 index is trading at 2468.7, reflecting an overall increase of 1.2% since the previous day. This uptick in BCH and NEAR underlines the positive momentum in the cryptocurrency market, with 18 out of 20 assets in the index trading higher. In contrast, notable laggards included Aptos (APT) and Filecoin (FIL), with decreases of 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively. The performance data highlights the volatility and dynamics of the cryptocurrency market, spotlighting the varying fortunes of digital assets.

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