The news indicates a specific coin, solana (sol), is underperforming within a broader market index (coindesk 20). while it's a laggard, the overall index is only down 2.6%, suggesting this is not a market-wide collapse but rather a specific asset's weakness.
The information comes directly from coindesk indices, a reputable source for market data and analysis, and is presented as a factual performance update.
Solana (sol) is explicitly mentioned as a laggard, falling 4.2%, which is a direct negative price movement. the fact that it's leading the index lower reinforces this bearish sentiment for the coin.
This is a daily market update, and the performance figures are current as of feb 27, 2026. the impact is likely short-term unless further news or market sentiment shifts occur.
CoinDesk Indices Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) falls 4.2%, leading index lower Ethereum (ETH), down 3.7% from Thursday, joined Solana (SOL) as an underperformer. By CoinDesk Indices Feb 27, 2026, 2:17 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 1920.56, down 2.6% (-51.26) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. Three of the 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: ICP (+3.7%) and DOT (+0.8%). Laggards: SOL (-4.2%) and ETH (-3.7%). The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally. CoinDesk Indices CoinDesk 20 charts Prices More For You Crypto for Advisors: Crypto’s fixture in 401(k) plans By David Lawant | Edited by Sarah Morton 22 hours ago Crypto is becoming a permanent 401(k) fixture. We detail the shift from regulatory bans to presidential mandate and new DOL guidance, plus the latest big institutional bets. What to know : You’re reading Crypto for Advisors , CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that unpacks digital assets for financial advisors. Subscribe here to get it every Thursday. Read full story Latest Crypto News The worst may lie ahead. Bitcoin chart revisits historic pattern. 1 hour ago Bitcoin falls with ether, solana while decred, AI-linked tokens advance 2 hours ago MARA and Block jump double digits in pre-market trading while CoreWeave sinks 3 hours ago Germany's AllUnity issues regulated stablecoin tied to safe haven Swiss franc 4 hours ago U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs set for biggest week in 6 after adding $1.1 billion in three days 4 hours ago Bitcoin ETF holders and treasury firms stack protection against price crash below $60,000, Deribit says 7 hours ago Top Stories Analysis: Block’s retreat to 2019 scale could be a hint of deeper shifts in payments economics 9 hours ago Here is why Ethereum's bold new plan could make the blockchain giant high-speed 'internet of value' by 2029 17 hours ago U.S. regulator's GENIUS pitch casts dark cloud over crypto sector's stablecoin model 16 hours ago Here is why the wild accusations of Jane Street rigging bitcoin price may not be true Feb 26, 2026