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Stellar (XLM) Rises 14.1% Over the Weekend, CoinDesk 20 Update
Stellar's price surged by 14.1% over the weekend, leading gains in the CoinDesk 20 Index, which saw a slight overall increase.
Mercation Admin
June 1, 2026 1 min read
Stellar (XLM) experienced a notable increase of 14.1% over the weekend, marking it as one of the top performers in the CoinDesk 20 Index. This surge contributed to a slight overall rise in the index, which is now valued at 1993.65, reflecting a 0.2% increase since Friday afternoon.
In addition to Stellar, Binance Coin (BNB) also performed well, climbing 7.9%. Among the 20 cryptocurrencies tracked, seven saw price increases, while NEAR and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) were the worst performers, dropping 7.3% and 6.8%, respectively.
The CoinDesk 20 Index serves as a comprehensive benchmark for the cryptocurrency market, providing insights into asset performance across various exchanges globally. This weekend's positive movement for XLM and BNB highlights the ongoing volatility and potential for growth within the crypto space, as traders remain attentive to market trends.



