Ethereum (ETH) surged 8.8% on March 16, 2026, driving the CoinDesk 20 Index to a 5.1% gain, closing at 2140.46.
Polkadot (DOT) followed with an 8.5% rise, making it a top performer alongside ETH.
All 20 index constituents posted gains, with Sui (SUI) up 6.7% and Cardano (ADA) rising 5.8%.
The index is tracked across multiple global platforms and reflects broader crypto market momentum.
