NEAR Protocol

The move is backed by investors including Kraken and Fabric Ventures, and OceanPal's shipping business will continue to operate separately.

Shipping Firm OceanPal Adds AI Arm With $120M PIPE Deal, Eyes 10% of NEAR Supply

Kraken, Proximity, Fabric Ventures, and G20 Group participated in the transaction alongside the NEAR Foundation.

OceanPal closes $120 million offering to launch SovereignAI and digital asset treasury in collaboration with NEAR Foundation

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Zcash

The crypto market fluctuated between key levels of support and resistance on Wednesday, with bitcoin BTC$108,033.92 trading at $107,800 and ether ETH$3,859.15 at $3,830, demonstrating indecision from traders and holders.

Crypto Markets Today: Zcash Surges to Lead Altcoin Market as Bitcoin Stalls Near $108K

NEAR Protocol focuses on enhancing usability, scalability, and accessibility to drive mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. A closer look on NEAR token by Coinidol.com.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR): A Scalable And Developer-Friendly Environment

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The crypto market is bouncing back as Aster leads spectacular gains, while Bitcoin, Cardano, and Near Protocol show mixed technical signals.

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Protocol Rises 6.7%, Leading Index Higher

NEAR Protocol saw heightened volatility in the 24 hours ending August 14 at 14:00 UTC, with prices fluctuating between $2.78 and $3.05 before settling at $2.82.

NEAR Protocol Faces Heavy Institutional Selling, Recovers Slightly Amid Ongoing Volatility

NEAR Protocol experienced strong upward momentum between 12 August 16:00 and 13 August 15:00, climbing from $2.75 to $2.91 for a 5.82% gain on trading volumes exceeding $7.6 million. Institutional inflows played a key role, with the cryptocurrency breaking multiple resistance levels and establishing firm support at $2.76.

NEAR Rallies on Institutional Inflows, Surges Past Resistance Before Volatile Pullback

NEAR Protocol saw sharp intraday swings on Aug. 12, with prices climbing from $2.643 to $2.678 by 13:35 before reversing swiftly. The sell-off, concentrated between 13:38 and 13:49, erased most hourly gains as the token fell to $2.634 on heavy volume exceeding 200,000 tokens per minute.

NEAR Faces Whipsaw Action as Institutional Flows Bolster Long-Term Outlook

NEAR Protocol fell 0.98% in the final hour Monday, sliding from $2.755 at 09:14 to $2.730 by 10:13 as selling pressure intensified. Attempts to reclaim $2.765 resistance failed, even after an 81,064-unit volume spike at 09:56, leaving sellers in control.

NEAR Shows Volatile Recovery Amid Wave of Sell Pressure

NEAR Protocol rose 1.93% in the 24 hours to 15:00 UTC on Aug. 8, moving from $2.59 to $2.64. The token traded between $2.54 and $2.71, a 6.84% range that industry executives say highlights ongoing structural weaknesses in crypto markets and the need for clearer regulation.

NEAR Rises 2% as Institutional Traders Drive Volume Amid Volatile Swings

NEAR Protocol climbed 5% from $2.47 to $2.60 in the 24-hour period ending 7 August at 14:00 UTC, exhibiting strong resilience amid broader market turbulence. Institutional accumulation helped fuel a recovery rally after early-session lows, with price action coalescing between $2.48 and $2.52 before a sharp upside break around 10:00 UTC, supported by 3.36 million in trading volume.

NEAR Protocol Posts 5% Recovery Amid Volatility Surge

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NEAR Protocol posted a notable intraday breakout on August 6, climbing from $2.44 to $2.47 within an hour as it pierced key resistance near $2.495. The move followed accumulation around $2.448 and was confirmed by a sharp volume spike—over 101,000 units at 13:31 UTC and above 150,000 in the 13:36–13:40 window—validating bullish momentum.

NEAR Protocol Registers Volume-Backed Breakout Amid Broad Market Consolidation

NEAR trades in extreme volatility across 24 hours ending 5 August 14:00. Price swings $0.13, marking 5% range between $2.57 peak and $2.44 floor.

NEAR Plunges 5% Before Staging Sharp Recovery Rally

NEAR Protocol delivered a standout performance during the 24-hour trading window from August 3 at 15:00 to August 4 at 14:00, rallying 4.20% from $2.43 to $2.53. This price action was driven by a sharp uptick in trading activity, notably during the final hour when volume spiked to 2.7 million tokens—more than double the daily average.

NEAR Protocol Surges 4% Amid Institutional Activity and Ecosystem Expansion

NEAR Protocol demonstrated formidable resilience during the July 30-31 trading session, recovering sharply from mid-session lows of $2.52 to close at $2.73. The bounce—amounting to an 8.27% rebound—coincided with high-volume activity, particularly among corporate trading desks and institutional asset managers.

NEAR Protocol Surges on Institutional Buying, Recovers 8% from Key Support Zone

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NEAR Protocol (NEAR) staged a modest intraday recovery during the final 60 minutes of trading on July 30, inching from $2.62 to a session high of $2.63 before settling back at $2.62.

NEAR Inches Higher in Final Hour as DeFi Catalysts Clash With Bearish Momentum

NEAR Protocol registered a 3% decline from $2.84 to $2.75 throughout the 24-hour period, with valuations consolidating within a $0.18 bandwidth before pronounced terminal-hour liquidation catalysed a breach through established support parameters.

NEAR Protocol Retreats 3% Amid Liquidation Cascade

EAR Protocol saw pronounced volatility over the 24-hour period from July 27 at 15:00 to July 28 at 14:00 UTC, fluctuating within a 5% range between $2.88 and $3.01. The token initially rallied from $2.90 to a high of $3.01 by 09:00 UTC on July 28, encountering firm resistance at that level.

NEAR Slides 4% After Hitting Resistance, Signaling Bearish Reversal

NEAR Protocol bounced 0.7% between 11:10 and 12:09 UTC on Thursday, erasing a brief $2.77 dip in a volatile trading window marked by sudden institutional inflows. The token whipsawed from $2.79 to $2.77 before reclaiming session highs, highlighting a two-phase move characterized by consolidation near $2.78, followed by a selloff and swift recovery.

NEAR Rallies 6.9% as Bulls Reclaim Control After Overnight Selloff

NEAR experienced notable price volatility over the 24-hour period ending July 24 at 15:00, with its token trading between $2.59 and $2.83. The sharp drop from $2.82 to $2.59 during early morning hours prompted high-volume trading of 7.91 million units, establishing a technical support level at the session low.

NEAR Protocol Rebounds 9% as Investors Capitalize on Market Dislocation

NEAR Protocol endured a turbulent 24-hour stretch between July 22 15:00 and July 23 14:00, declining from $2.97 to $2.81 in a 5.41% move that underscored broader weakness across the altcoin complex.

NEAR Protocol Slides 5% as Altcoin Season Abruptly Ends

NEAR Protocol slid sharply on Monday as intense selling pressure gripped the market, with the token breaking critical support levels despite surging trading volumes. The retreat comes as Bitcoin shows renewed strength, overshadowing last week's “altcoin season” that saw smaller tokens briefly outperform the leading cryptocurrency.

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