Crypto Surge: CoinDesk 20 Index Climbs 2.9%

The CoinDesk 20 Index, a comprehensive measure of the cryptocurrency market, traded higher today, with the majority of its constituents posting gains. The index closed at 3298.82, up 2.9% from the previous day's close.

Nineteen out of the twenty assets in the index were trading higher. Ripple (XRP) led the gains, surging 9.4%, while Stellar (XLM) followed with a 6.1% increase. The two assets' strong performance contributed significantly to the index's overall rise.

In contrast, Aptos (APT) and Cardano (ADA) were the laggards, with APT posting a mere 0.0% gain and ADA up 0.3%. Despite their relatively modest performance, both assets still managed to keep pace with the broader market.

The CoinDesk 20 Index is a broad-based measure of the cryptocurrency market, traded on multiple platforms across various regions globally. Its performance provides a snapshot of the overall health and sentiment of the cryptocurrency market.