CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE gains 1.7% while index trades lower over weekend
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by CoinDesk IndicesFebruary 23, 2026
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The CoinDesk 20 Index experienced a mixed performance over the weekend, with two assets leading gains while others saw significant declines. AAVE (AAVE) rose by 1.7%, outpacing its peers, while Uniswap (UNI) gained 0.5%, joining AAVE as top performers. However, the overall index dropped to 1917.67, a 2.4% decrease from Friday's close. This movement reflects broader market trends, with two assets—SUI and SOL—leading losses at 4.8% each. Despite these drops, the index remains a key indicator of crypto market health, tracking top-performing assets globally.
The CoinDesk 20 Index is designed to capture the performance of leading cryptocurrencies traded across multiple platforms and regions. While AAVE and UNI's positive movement suggests
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Originally published on CoinDesk on 2/23/2026