The Near Protocol token rose for five consecutive days, crossing a crucial resistance level as its active addresses and transactions increased. Near (NEAR) rose to a high of $2.30, up by 25% from its lowest point this month.

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

The crypto market has largely consolidated over the past week, as bulls attempt to regain control.

NEAR is showing signs of a potential bottom after weeks of aggressive selling. A falling wedge formation on the daily timeframe, combined with extreme oversold conditions and RSI divergence, points toward a possible bullish reversal targeting the $4.

Bitcoin (BTC) is still up on Thursday despite Fed Chair Powell's hawkish remarks on Wednesday. This has had the effect of a small lift in the crypto market.

NEAR Protocol is hovering just above the psychological $2 support, with price showing early signs of strength after a prolonged downtrend. A reclaim of $2.80 as support could confirm that the bottom is in.

AI crypto tokens are facing renewed pressure after Nvidia warned of a massive financial hit due to new U.S. export restrictions on chip sales to China.

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NEAR might be approaching a key breakout as technicals aligned with rising retail and liquidation momentum.

Prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez has shared a bullish prediction on the NEAR market suggesting a potential 15% gain is on the horizon. Amidst a major downtrend, Martinez's latest forecast reveals the altcoin could soon see a significant market rebound.

The crypto market lost momentum over the past 24 hours, as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), registered notable declines. As a result, the crypto market cap shrunk by just over 1%, falling to $2.58 trillion.

Token unlocks play a pivotal role in the crypto market, impacting liquidity, price volatility, and investor sentiment. They are events in crypto where locked coins or tokens are released and become available for trading in the open market.

Crypto prices were mixed last week as most investors remained in the sidelines as the fear and greed index moved to the extreme fear zone of 4. Bitcoin rose by about 1% during the week, while other tokens like Cardano, XRP, and BNB were barely moved as US stocks plunged.

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Artificial intelligence (AI)-linked cryptocurrencies climbed sharply on Tuesday after OpenAI secured a $40 billion capital injection from Japan's Softbank, Microsoft, and other investors. With this latest round, OpenAI's valuation now stands at $300 billion.

The crypto market continued to increase over the past 24 hours, rising almost 1% to $2.86 trillion as it inches towards the $3 trillion mark. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a marginal rebound as it went from $86,380 to $88,447 before declining to its current level.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to make a comeback by maintaining the price above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,899) over the weekend. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to close above $85,000 this week to signal strength and “prevent a drop to $76,000.

The crypto market rallied after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged between 4.25% and 4.50% after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The Federal Reserve also stated it sees two rate cuts coming in 2025.

Once the stars of the crypto market, metaverse tokens like MANA, SAND, and AXS have struggled lately.

Right now, NEAR Protocol is going through a tough time, with its token on the decline.

The crypto market remained flat for most of the day after a brief rally following better-than-expected inflation data quickly lost steam. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly rose above the $84,000 mark after the US CPI Report but fell flat later in the day, dropping below $84,000.

The crypto market recovered over the past 24 hours as prices rose after experiencing significant declines over the past few sessions. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to a low of $76,982 on Tuesday before rebounding to reclaim $80,000 and reach $83,737 before losing momentum and declining to its current level.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance again captured noteworthy market attention with its latest update on 6 tokens this Tuesday. Notably, the exchange revealed that it is updating the leverage and margin tiers for RARE, AXS, ZEN, XTZ, SAGA, and CATI.

Bitcoin and crypto are currently seeing a relief rally on Tuesday. Is this short-term, or could this be the start of something bigger?

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The crypto market slid back into the red as it declined over 4%, slipping below the $3 trillion mark and moving to its current $2.87 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) is down nearly 5% despite Donald Trump's announcement of a strategic reserve consisting of Bitcoin.

NEAR could be preparing for a major move on the price charts soon.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a blockchain platform that focuses on scalability, usability, and ease of development for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. It aims to provide a high-performance alternative to other platforms like Ethereum, with a strong emphasis on user and developer-friendly features.

Ripple (XRP) was also among the top performers, gaining 4%.

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The SEC has concluded its investigation into Yuga Labs, bringing an end to the probe into whether the company's Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs and ApeCoin violated federal securities laws.

The SEC's decision may influence future regulatory approaches to NFTs and digital assets, impacting innovation and market dynamics. The post SEC drops Yuga Labs investigation into BAYC NFTs and ApeCoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Near Protocol (NEAR) is approaching a key resistance level, fueling speculation about whether it can break out to new highs or face a pullback. At the time of writing, NEAR's price sits at $3.25, reflecting a 5.03% increase.

Near Protocol is testing a crucial resistance level; breakout potential hinges on market interest.

Major blockchain companies including Coinbase and NEAR have formed the Open Agents Alliance to provide accessible, open-source AI development tools and infrastructure.

Cardano and SUI now feature in the Grayscale Smart Contract Fund following its latest rebalancing.

The Open Agents Alliance (OAA) consists of NEAR AI, the payments and AI arms of crypto exchange Coinbase and an array of other blockchain and AI projects.

The crypto market plunged into the red, shaving off over $230 billion after President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico would be effective in March. As a result, market sentiment sank to extreme fear, with cryptocurrencies registering significant losses.

In its recent analysis, market intelligence firm Messari has provided a comprehensive overview of the NEAR Protocol's performance in Q4 2024. Despite facing headwinds in the broader crypto market, NEAR has demonstrated notable resilience through increased activity and strategic developments.

NEAR Protocol has witnessed impressive growth in its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, with a 150% increase in total value locked (TVL) over the past year. This surge highlights the growing interest and confidence from investors in the network.

What's for NEAR after hitting the yearly $3 support zone?

Trading activity in the crypto market has picked up this week, with the global cryptocurrency market cap rising by 2% over the past seven days.

The crypto market is on the cusp of a major transformation as the focus shifts from Bitcoin to altcoins. As pointed out by CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the growing investor interest in stablecoins signals the beginning of an altcoin season.

A new institutional investment fund by Laser Digital offers exposure to NEAR Protocol's native token while earning staking rewards through TruFin's TruStake solution.