NEAR Protocol surges 50% in 7 days, leads AI token rally
NEAR Protocol has experienced a significant surge, climbing 50% in just seven days to reach a six-month high. This increase is attributed to a network upgrade, positive market sentiment, and endorsements from notable figures in the crypto space. The protocol is also focusing on AI-related tools, further driving interest and investment in its token.
- ▪NEAR Protocol's native token rose to $2.34, marking a six-month high.
- ▪Trading volumes exceeded $1 billion during the surge, with short liquidations surpassing $9 million.
- ▪The upcoming v2.13 network upgrade will introduce dynamic resharding and post-quantum cryptographic features.
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NEAR Protocol surges 50% in 7 days, leads AI token rally A network upgrade, Arthur Hayes' endorsement, and the broader AI token frenzy have pushed NEAR to six-month highs with trading volumes topping $1 billion. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 24, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); NEAR Protocol’s native token climbed roughly 50% over seven days, hitting $2.34 and notching a six-month high.
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