CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher
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Price Impact
LowXlm is leading the coindesk 20 index higher, but the overall index gain is only 0.3%, indicating a modest positive sentiment for xlm within a broader market context.
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MedPrice Direction
BullishXlm is showing positive momentum by leading a major crypto index higher. this suggests current buying pressure and a short-term optimistic outlook for the asset.
Time Effect
ShortThis is a daily performance update. while it indicates current strength, the impact on price is likely to be short-term unless sustained buying pressure or further positive news emerges.
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CoinDesk Indices Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday. By CoinDesk Indices Apr 17, 2026, 1:18 p.m. Make preferred on C oinDesk 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 2125.52, up 0.3% (+7.28) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. Nine of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: XLM (+1.5%) and HBAR (+1.4%). Laggards: NEAR (-2.3%) and DOT (-1.6%). 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: Tokenization’s evolution By Marcin Kazmierczak | Edited by Sarah Morton 22 hours ago Tokenized assets are moving from concept to portfolio allocation. Learn how compliance architecture and institutional movement are redefining risk and opportunity for advisors. 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 Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown 10 minutes ago France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift 45 minutes ago Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock 1 hour ago Bitcoin’s ceasefire boost is starting to fizzle out as investors look for real-world results 2 hours ago Bitcoin stalls below $76,000 as sell wall caps rally despite rising derivatives activity 2 hours ago Bitcoin reset may be complete as onchain data points to cycle low 3 hours ago Top Stories The U.S. government moves $606,000 in bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase 8 hours ago Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback 5 hours ago Bitcoin bulls target $125,000 as U.S.-Iran peace talks trigger risk-on mood 9 hours ago Every bitcoin bear market bottom since 2015 was called by a simple indicator. It still hasn't flashed 6 hours ago U.S. CFTC's Selig says AI has helped make up for staffing cuts at key crypto watchdog 20 hours ago Cardano's Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin's quantum fix is a hard fork that can't save Satoshi's coins 20 hours ago