Solana (SOL) and Cronos Lead Late-Year Rally in CoinDesk 20 Performance
Solana (SOL) and Cronos (CRO) lead the CoinDesk 20 Index with 1.4% gains on the final day of 2025. KuCoin reports record $1.25T annual volume amid shifting market trends.
Is your portfolio ending the year on a high note? As the curtain falls on 2025, the crypto market's showing some late resilience. According to CoinDesk Indices, the CoinDesk 20 Index is currently trading at 2726.41, up 0.7% since Tuesday afternoon.
Solana and Cronos Lead the Pack
Solana (SOL) and Cronos (CRO) are the standout performers today, both climbing 1.4%. While half of the index's assets are trading in the green, laggards like Stellar (XLM) and Aptos (APT) shed 1.3% and 1.0% respectively, showcasing a divided end-of-year market sentiment.
KuCoin Hits Record $1.25 Trillion Volume
In the broader exchange landscape, KuCoin reported a landmark performance for 2025. The platform captured a record market share with over $1.25 trillion in total trading volume. Interestingly, altcoins accounted for the majority of this activity, signaling that KuCoin has become a primary liquidity hub for assets beyond the usual suspects like BTC and ETH.
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