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Major Crypto Assets Face Losses; Bitcoin Cash Sees 13% Decline
CRYPTO
Major Crypto Assets Face Losses; Bitcoin Cash Sees 13% Decline
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) led losses among major cryptocurrencies, dropping 13% as all assets tracked by the CoinDesk 20 index saw declines. Bittensor (TAO) also fell by nearly 10% over the weekend, highlighting widespread market weakness.
18 may 2026, 14:22 - Fuente: CoinDesk
According to the latest performance update from CoinDesk, all assets included in the CoinDesk 20 index experienced declines over the recent weekend. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was among the hardest hit, down 13%. Bittensor (TAO) also recorded significant losses, falling 9.6%. Other major cryptocurrencies tracked by the index experienced downward pressure as well, though specific figures for all assets were not detailed in the report. This broad-based downturn comes amid ongoing market volatility, and highlights the risk of rapid value shifts across major digital assets. The CoinDesk 20 index serves as a tracker for leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and activity, making its overall decline a signal of general weakness in the sector at this time. Analysts typically advise caution during periods of sustained losses, as rapid market shifts can affect both short-term prices and investor sentiment. Ongoing monitoring of wider market forces and further index updates will provide more insight into developing trends.
Enlace original monitorizado: https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/05/18/coindesk-20-performance-update-bitcoin-cash-bch-drops-13-as-all-assets-decline
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