CoinDesk 20 slips 0.2% as Bitcoin Cash leads losses with a 1.2% drop.

The CoinDesk 20 Index closed Wednesday's session at 2,171.96, down 0.2% (-4.96 points) from the prior 4 p.m. ET mark, with Bitcoin Cash the session's heaviest drag at -1.2%. Near Protocol followed as the second-worst performer, off 1.0%.

Despite the headline dip, the index's internals were broadly constructive: 13 of 20 constituent assets finished in positive territory. Internet Computer (ICP) led the upside with a notable +9.7% gain, while Polkadot (DOT) added 1.7%.

The mixed session reflects a market that is largely treading water — the index-level decline is modest, but BCH and NEAR's underperformance is worth watching for traders with exposure to mid-cap alts.