According to CoinDesk, the CoinDesk 20 Index has experienced a notable increase, currently standing at 2909.54, marking a 6.5% rise since 4 pm ET on Friday. This surge reflects a gain of 178.81 points, with the majority of the assets within the index showing positive performance.

Seventeen out of the twenty assets in the CoinDesk 20 Index are trading higher, showcasing a strong upward trend. Among the top performers, Stellar (XLM) has surged by an impressive 73.2%, while Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) has increased by 61.5%. These assets have significantly contributed to the overall positive movement of the index.

However, not all assets have followed this upward trajectory. Bitcoin (BTC) and Aptos (APT) have been identified as laggards, with BTC experiencing a decline of 1.6% and APT falling by 0.5%. Despite these setbacks, the overall performance of the CoinDesk 20 Index remains robust.

The CoinDesk 20 Index is a comprehensive market indicator, traded across multiple platforms and regions worldwide. It provides a broad-based view of the cryptocurrency market, reflecting the performance of leading digital assets. The recent gains in the index highlight the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market and the varying performance of individual assets within it.