Ether and Cronos drag CoinDesk 20 lower in Friday trading

The broader crypto market took a haircut as major assets slipped into the red. Ethereum led the retreat with a 1% slide, failing to hold its ground even as traders looked for a weekend catalyst. It wasn't just the large caps feeling the heat; Cronos dropped 1.4% since Thursday's close, marking it as one of the day's biggest laggards. These losses pushed the CoinDesk 20 index down from its previous levels, showing a clear lack of appetite for risk in the current window. While the dip looks shallow on paper, the consistent selling pressure across the top twenty suggests bulls are catching their breath. Investors are now watching to see if this is a minor correction or the start of a deeper slide for the smart contract giants. Will the index find its floor before the Sunday close?