Top Crypto Gainers: Aave (AAVE) Rises 3.2% as Market Leader in Recent Rally

CoinDesk 20 Index rose on Friday, April 24, 2026, driven by gains in Aptos (APT) and Aave (AAVE), according to the latest performance update from CoinDesk Indices.

Aptos (APT) led the index with a 3.5% increase, while Aave (AAVE) rose 3.2% from Thursday’s close, making both tokens top performers in the CoinDesk 20.

The CoinDesk 20, a broad-based index tracking 20 major cryptocurrencies, was trading higher as nearly all constituents showed positive movement, reversing the previous day’s trend where nearly all assets declined.

On Thursday, March 27, 2026, the CoinDesk 20 had fallen 2.4% (-47.98 points) to 1912.59, with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as the only gainer at +0.8% and Aptos (APT) and Aave (AAVE) among the laggards, down 4.6% and 3.2% respectively.

The index’s rebound on April 24 reflects a shift in market sentiment, with APT and AAVE contributing to upward momentum after their recent declines.

CoinDesk Indices provides daily updates on the CoinDesk 20, which is traded on multiple platforms globally and serves as a benchmark for broad cryptocurrency market performance.