On August 18, 2025, CoinDesk reported the performance of various cryptocurrencies, highlighting a decline in Stellar (XLM) by 4.3%, which contributed to a downward trend for the CoinDesk 20 index. Additionally, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) also fell, showing a decrease of 4.2%. The CoinDesk 20 index is currently trading down 1.6% since last Friday, reflecting the struggles faced by multiple assets. Among the listed cryptocurrencies, LINK showed significant growth with a 16.3% increase, while POL rose by 8.2%. Despite the overall downturn, seven of the twenty assets in the index experienced gains. The report noted the volatility prevalent in the market, drawing attention to significant fluctuations affecting key cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether. This update emphasizes the mixed performance within the cryptocurrency market and the challenges faced by certain assets amidst broader market trends.

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