Bitcoin Cash drops 1.2%, pulling CoinDesk 20 index down 0.2% amid mixed crypto market moves

The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 0.2% to 2171.96, led lower by Bitcoin Cash (BCH), which dropped 1.2%, and Near Protocol (NEAR), down 1%. Despite these declines, 13 of the 20 assets in the index traded higher, with Internet Computer (ICP) rising 9.7% and Polkadot (DOT) up 1.7%. The mixed performance reflects ongoing volatility in crypto markets, where some tokens gain while others retreat. This snapshot highlights the varied momentum across major cryptocurrencies and suggests cautious investor sentiment.