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Bulls Rocked the Near Crypto: Price Reflected Over 23% Upsurge

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Bulls Rocked the Near Crypto: Price Reflected Over 23% Upsurge
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  • An increase of 23% has been observed in the NEAR price after a trendline breakout.
  • The Near crypto price has delivered a year-to-date return of 120.28%.
  • The market capitalization of NEAR has increased by over 2% during the intraday session.

As a community-run cloud computing platform, Near Protocol eliminates limitations such as low transaction speed, low throughput, and poor interoperability. It is a layer 1 blockchain that provides an ideal environment for decentralized applications (dApps) and creates a developer and user-friendly platform. 

The native token NEAR price has grown tremendously since February 2024, which intrigues many enthusiasts toward this cryptocurrency.

The NEAR Crypto Price is Breaking Bearish Barriers! Performance & Distribution

Earlier this year, Near Protocol price experienced some initial profit bookings from short-term traders. It reflected a 22.06% price drop in January 2024. Afterwards, a positive rise in returns can be seen in February 2024, resulting in a 36.11% upsurge. That gave investors enough courage to jump in the next month.

They rallied the price by over 80% in March 2024. Subsequently, the price entered the bullish correction phase in April 2024, resulting in a 13.59% decline. According to the last seven days’ data, the Near Crypto price is underperforming the global cryptocurrency market and similar Layer 1 cryptocurrency.

The initial token distribution of the Near Protocol (NEAR) is broadly categorized in the following ways:

Source: Near, CoinGecko
  • 17.20% is allocated to the  Community Grants and programs.
  • 14.00% is allocated to the Core Contributors.
  • 12.00% is allocated to the Community Sale.
  • 11.76% is allocated to the Early Ecosystem.
  • 11.40% is allocated to the Operations Grants.
  • 10.00% is allocated to the Foundation Endowment.
  • 15.23% is allocated to the Seed Round.
  • 8.41% is allocated to the Venture Round.

Technical Analysis of the Near Protocol (NEAR/USD) Price

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Source: NEAR/USD Daily Chart by TradingView

The long-term outlook lies above the key exponential moving averages (EMAs) on the bullish side. The price rebounded the 50-day EMA from below recently, indicating a strong uptrend.

NEAR price has given a breakout at $6.63 from a trendline forming below. The buyers have shown their bullish strength at the $4.39 bullish point of interest (POI), resulting in the trendline’s breakout. 

Currently, the price is facing resistance from the $8.41 level. The NEAR crypto price reflects a bullish outlook regarding the price analysis in the current session.

The relative strength index (RSI) line and SMA line are moving close to each other with multiple crossovers, reflecting neutrality in the current phase.  The RSI is at 57.42 below the SMA line.

Summary

The NEAR crypto price ended the bullish correction phase on April 22, 2024. The price reflected over a 20% upsurge after the breakout of the trendline. At present, the price is hovering below the $8.41 supply level. Regarding the technicals, the NEAR crypto price reflects a bullish outlook in the current session.

Technical Levels

At the time of writing, the immediate resistance level for NEAR was $9.05, while the $5.52 level was the next support. If the price breaks above the upper resistance, a rise in price can be expected. Likewise, a drop below the mentioned support can lead to a price pullback to lower levels.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions stated by the author or any people named in this article are for informational purposes only. They do not establish financial, investment, or any other advice. Investing in or trading crypto or stock comes with a risk of financial loss.

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Pratik Chadhokar is a cryptocurrency and markets writer contributing to The Market Periodical. His coverage spans Bitcoin and Ethereum price analysis, staking, cross-chain tools and crypto regulation.

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PublishedMay 27, 2024 12:01 pm
Last updatedJanuary 18, 2025 3:26 am
Written byPratik Chadhokar, Cryptocurrency Writer
ReviewedFact-checked by the TMP editorial desk

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Disclaimer. Informational only, not financial advice. Crypto, forex and stocks are volatile, high-risk assets — always do your own research and consult a qualified adviser.

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