CoinDesk Indices CoinDesk 20 Update: Stellar (XLM) Rises 10% as Index Declines

Internet Computer (ICP) decreased by 4.1%, while Sui (SUI) fell by 4%, contributing to the index's downturn since Wednesday.

By CoinDesk Indices Jun 18, 2026, 1:13 p.m. 1 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on


CoinDesk Indices provides a daily update on market performance, showcasing the top and bottom performers in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

The current value of the CoinDesk 20 stands at 1750.15, reflecting a 0.9% drop (-15.97) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

Out of 20 assets, three are seeing gains.

Top performers include: XLM (+10%) and HBAR (+0.2%).

Bottom performers include: ICP (-4.1%) and SUI (-4%).

The CoinDesk 20 serves as a diverse index available across various platforms worldwide.

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