CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher

CoinDesk13h agoUpdated 13h ago
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher
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Internet Computer (ICP), up 5.8% from Thursday, was also a top performer....

Key takeaways

  • 1NEAR Protocol led the CoinDesk 20 Index with a 6.3% gain, while ICP gained 5.8%.
  • 2The CoinDesk 20 Index traded at 2142.44, up 0.1% since Thursday's 4 p.m. ET close.
  • 3Seventeen of 20 assets in the index traded higher; BNB and CRO were the only laggards.

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This market movement reflects broad-based strength in the crypto sector, with most major assets gaining value. For Indian retail investors, monitoring index leaders like NEAR and ICP helps identify which blockchain projects are gaining momentum in global markets.

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