Bitcoin cash (bch) is highlighted as the only gainer among the coindesk 20 assets, showing a 3.4% increase while the overall index and most other altcoins, including apt and near, experienced declines. this indicates relative strength for bch against broader market weakness.
The data comes directly from coindesk indices, a reputable and official source for crypto market performance metrics and index updates.
Bch's positive performance, standing alone as a gainer in a declining market, suggests specific buying interest or resilience, making it a bullish outlier in the short term.
This is a daily performance update, reflecting price movements over a single trading day (since 4 p.m. et on friday).
CoinDesk Indices Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is only gainer, up 3.4% Aptos (APT) declined 9.4% and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) fell 8%, leading index lower. By CoinDesk Indices Feb 9, 2026, 2:15 p.m. Make us preferred on Google CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index . The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1975.37, down 2.8% (-55.94) since 4 p.m. ET on Friday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Long & Short Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy . One of 20 assets is trading higher. Leaders: BCH (+3.4%) and ETH (-1.3%). Laggards: APT (-9.4%) and NEAR (-8.0%). The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally. CoinDesk Indices CoinDesk 20 charts Prices