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NEAR Protocol Price

NEAR · #37 by market cap

Live price · USD
$2.37
+2.03%

-4.12% 1h +1.38% 7d +28.13% 30d -18.65% 1y

Price data via CoinGecko API, refreshed every 60 seconds. Historical chart data daily-refreshed. See our methodology. Data & methodology reviewed by Maya Lin, Markets Editor · last editorial review Jun 2026.

Market cap
$3.07B
Rank #37
24h volume
$489.93M
Traded last 24h
Dominance
0.13%
of total market
Fully diluted val
$2.63B
FDV at max supply
Vol / mcap
16.0%
Liquidity ratio
Circulating
1.30B NEAR
Uncapped supply

NEAR Protocol — key takeaways

At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.

What’s moving NEAR Protocol

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is trading at $2.37, +1.38%% over the past week and +28.13%% over the month, as of Jun 17, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on NEAR Protocol from the DMC News desk.

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Technical snapshot

Derived from 365-day price history
Bull-Bear Score
52/100
Neutral
RSI · 14-day
48.4
Neutral
03070100
Moving Avg Signal
Strong bull
vs 50d MA+11.3%
vs 200d MA+34.1%
Volatility · 30d
161%
Extreme · annualised
50d MA: $1.83
200d MA: $1.51

Indicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

NEAR weekly price chart (1 year)

+5.8% 1Y
$0.6909$1.39$2.09$2.79$3.49JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunVolume
52-week high
$3.34
52-week low
$0.8410
Candles
53 wk

Each candle is one week. The body spans the week's open and close (green when it closed higher, red when lower); the wick marks the weekly high and low. Data is real weekly OHLC from Binance (NEAR/USDT), with weekly USD volume below.

NEAR Protocol price prediction 2026–2035

Model-based

Our quantitative model projects NEAR Protocol (NEAR) price scenarios from its 99.9% annualised volatility and a broadly sideways -15% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $2.37, the base case points to roughly $2.44 by end of 2026 and $4.52 by 2035 (a bull case near $9.33, a bear case near $1.45).

202620272028202920302035
YearBearBase BullBase ROI
2026 $1.69 $2.44 $3.61 +3%
2027 $1.25 $2.59 $4.68 +9%
2028 $0.9308 $2.76 $5.61 +17%
2029 $0.9425 $2.95 $6.07 +24%
2030 $1.01 $3.15 $6.50 +33%
2035 $1.45 $4.52 $9.33 +91%
Bear case

A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press NEAR toward $1.45 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.

Base case

Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts NEAR near $4.52 by 2035 — about +91% versus today.

Bull case

A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift NEAR toward $9.33 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.

How this forecast is calculated

The projection is generated algorithmically from NEAR Protocol's own price history — there is no human price target. We measure realised volatility from up to a year of the asset's own price history (daily where available, otherwise weekly) and anchor a base annual growth rate to recent momentum, then decay that rate toward a conservative long-run baseline (compounding compresses as an asset matures). Bear and bull bands widen with volatility scaled by the square root of the horizon, and the bear case is floored to remain realistic. Outputs are rounded scenario estimates, not guarantees.

Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and these model-based scenarios can be wrong by a wide margin. Do your own research.

NEAR Protocol price returns & market statistics

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) trades at $2.37, ranked #37 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.

Price performance
PeriodChange
1 hour-4.1%
24 hours+2.0%
7 days+1.4%
30 days+28.1%
90 days+51.7%
1 year-18.6%
From all-time high-88.4%
From all-time low+349.2%
Market statistics
Market cap$3.07B #37
Fully diluted valuation$2.63B
24h trading volume$489.93M
Volume / market cap16.0%
Market dominance0.13%
Circulating supply1.30B NEAR
Total supply1.30B NEAR
Max supply
All-time high$20.44 Jan 16, 2022
All-time low$0.5268 Nov 4, 2020

Understanding NEAR Protocol

What is NEAR Protocol (NEAR)?

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a decentralised-finance protocol token, used for governance and to align incentives across a permissionless financial application such as lending, trading or yield. Its value tends to track the protocol's usage, total value locked and fee generation. As of June 2026, NEAR Protocol is the #37 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $2.37.

How does NEAR Protocol work?

The protocol runs as a set of audited smart contracts that anyone can use without intermediaries. Token holders typically govern parameters — fees, supported assets, incentives — and in some designs receive a share of protocol revenue, aligning their interests with long-term usage.

What drives the NEAR Protocol price?

NEAR Protocol's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. Supply is not hard-capped, so issuance and token unlocks are worth watching alongside demand. On the demand side, the main forces are the broader crypto market cycle (assets tend to rise and fall together with Bitcoin and overall liquidity), real usage and adoption of the protocol, macro conditions such as interest rates and risk appetite, and project-specific catalysts like upgrades, listings, partnerships or regulation. At roughly 88% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.

Is NEAR Protocol a good investment in 2026?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. NEAR Protocol offers exposure to a specific corner of the crypto market with its own adoption thesis, but every cryptocurrency carries real risk: prices are highly volatile, drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal, and outcomes depend on execution, competition and an evolving regulatory landscape. A reasonable approach is to size any position to what you can afford to lose, treat the model-based scenarios above as illustrations rather than promises, and weigh NEAR Protocol's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.

NEAR Protocol total value locked (TVL)

DeFiLlama
Total value locked
$172.38M
Mcap / TVL ratio
17.82
Networks
1

NEAR Protocol secures $172.38M in total value locked across Near. Its market-cap-to-TVL ratio of 17.82 is a rough valuation signal: a lower ratio means the token's market value is small relative to the capital its ecosystem secures, while a higher ratio implies the market is pricing in growth beyond current usage. TVL is reported by DeFiLlama and reflects deposits, liquidity and collateral, which can move sharply with prices and incentives.

Sentiment & community signals

Daily refresh · CoinGecko
🐂 Bullish votes
86.7%
🐂 87% 🐻 13%
⌥ Dev commits · 4w
103
Very active
★ 2.6K · 213 devs

Sentiment votes are crowd-sourced and may not reflect actual price movements. Community and dev metrics indicate ecosystem health, not investment quality.

ROI calculator

Hypothetical · educational only
Today it would be worth
$—

Calculations use historical end-of-day prices. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk.

Where to trade NEAR Protocol

10 exchanges · sorted by volume
# Exchange Pair Price
1 Binance NEAR/USDT $2.02 Trade ↗
2 KuCoin NEAR/USDT $2.02 Trade ↗
3 BTCC NEAR/USDT $2.01 Trade ↗
4 WhiteBIT NEAR/USDT $2.01 Trade ↗
5 CoinW NEAR/USDT $2.01 Trade ↗
6 Coinbase Exchange NEAR/USD $2.01 Trade ↗
7 Gate NEAR/USDT $2.02 Trade ↗
8 Websea NEAR/USDT $2.02 Trade ↗
9 Toobit NEAR/USDT $2.01 Trade ↗
10 Upbit NEAR/KRW $2.01 Trade ↗

Trust score reflects exchange liquidity, age, and order book depth (CoinGecko methodology). External links are not endorsements — always verify the exchange in your jurisdiction.

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Compared to peers

Normalised · max = 100
Market Cap 24h Volume Stability Dev Activity Community Liquidity
NEAR Protocol NEAR
Bitcoin BTC
Ethereum ETH

Each axis is scaled to the largest value across the compared coins (= 100). Larger polygons indicate higher overall metrics. "Stability" is the inverse of 30-day volatility.

Tokenomics & supply

Total issued: 1,298,038,895 NEAR
Circulating 100.0%
  • Circulating 1,298,038,875 NEAR 100.0%
  • Issued but locked 20 NEAR 0.0%

Uncapped supply — new tokens enter circulation per protocol schedule.

NEAR Protocol price analysis

At $2.37, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 88.4% below the record high of $20.44, and roughly 349% above the all-time low of $0.5268.

Momentum-wise, NEAR has advanced strongly over the past month (+1.38% (7d), +28.13% (30d), -18.65% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 16.0% of market cap, turnover is high, signalling active two-way trading. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.

What drives the price of NEAR Protocol?

As a smart-contract platform, demand for NEAR is tied to on-chain activity — transaction fees, the number and quality of applications, total value locked (TVL), and developer adoption. Network upgrades and competition from rival chains are key swing factors.

NEAR Protocol has no fixed supply cap, so the rate of new issuance (and any burn mechanism that removes tokens) is an important driver of its long-term price.

Like nearly all crypto assets, NEAR also trades with a strong correlation to Bitcoin and to overall risk appetite. Macro liquidity, US-dollar strength, interest-rate expectations, regulatory headlines and new exchange listings can all move the price independently of project fundamentals.

Risks & considerations

  • High volatility. NEAR Protocol can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone NEAR has moved about 19%.
  • Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
  • Competition & execution risk. The smart-contract sector is crowded; networks face security, scaling and competitive pressure that can erode market share.
  • Not advice. Only allocate capital you can afford to lose, and consider consulting a licensed financial adviser. Nothing on this page is personalised investment advice.

About NEAR Protocol

NEAR Protocol is the blockchain for AI. A high-performance, AI-native platform built to power the next generation of decentralized applications and intelligent agents. It provides the infrastructure AI needs to transact, operate, and interact across Web2 and Web3. NEAR combines three core elements: User-Owned AI, which ensures agents act in users’ best interests; Intents and Chain Abstraction, which eliminate blockchain complexity for seamless, goal-driven transactions across chains; and a sharded blockchain architecture that delivers the scalability, speed, and low-cost execution needed for real-world AI and Web3 use. This integrated stack makes NEAR the foundation for building secure, user-owned, AI-native applications at internet scale.

Frequently asked questions about NEAR Protocol

What is NEAR Protocol (NEAR)?

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #37 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Portfolio and CoinList Launchpad category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.

How does NEAR Protocol work?

NEAR Protocol is a decentralised cryptocurrency with transactions recorded on a public blockchain. The exact consensus mechanism and economic policy are defined in the protocol underlying codebase — refer to the project website for technical details.

How much NEAR Protocol is in circulation?

NEAR Protocol has no hard supply cap. There are currently 1,298,038,875 NEAR in circulation, and the supply continues to grow at a rate determined by the protocol's issuance schedule.

What is the all-time high price of NEAR Protocol?

NEAR Protocol reached an all-time high of $20.44 on January 16, 2022. Currently the price sits 88.4% below this peak. All-time highs are useful benchmarks for assessing the asset's historical price range, but past performance does not predict future results.

How can I buy NEAR Protocol?

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is traded on most major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit, and Bitstamp. Availability depends on your jurisdiction and the exchange's listings. After purchase, many users transfer their NEAR to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.

Is NEAR Protocol a good investment?

Cryptocurrencies, including NEAR Protocol, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, NEAR has lost approximately 18.6% of its value. Whether NEAR Protocol is appropriate for a given portfolio depends on the investor's individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial situation. Always research the project's fundamentals, understand the risks, and only allocate capital you can afford to lose. This page provides market data only, not personalised investment advice. Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.

How is NEAR Protocol different from Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (BTC) was the first cryptocurrency, designed primarily as a digital store of value and peer-to-peer payment network with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) focuses on andreessen horowitz (a16z) portfolio use cases, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while NEAR Protocol's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.

What is the market cap of NEAR Protocol?

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has a market capitalisation of approximately $3.07B, which ranks it #37 among all cryptocurrencies. Market cap is calculated as the circulating supply multiplied by the current price and is the most common way to compare the relative size of cryptocurrencies. It updates continuously as the price moves.

What determines the price of NEAR Protocol?

The price of NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is set continuously by supply and demand across global exchanges. The main factors are its circulating and maximum supply, trading volume and liquidity, overall crypto-market sentiment, its correlation with Bitcoin, regulatory developments, and real adoption of the underlying network. Because the market trades 24 hours a day, the price can change at any moment.

What is the NEAR Protocol price prediction?

No one can reliably predict the future price of NEAR Protocol or any cryptocurrency. Where sufficient history is available, this page shows a model-based forecast range derived from historical volatility and trend — it should be read as a scenario illustration, not a target or a promise. Crypto prices are highly volatile and shaped by events no model can foresee, so always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

Is NEAR Protocol safe?

"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold NEAR Protocol (NEAR), and price risk. For custody, use reputable exchanges and consider a self-custody hardware wallet for larger amounts, and never share your private keys or seed phrase. For price, every cryptocurrency is volatile and can lose value quickly, so only commit capital you can afford to lose. Being listed on major exchanges is not an endorsement or a guarantee against loss.

Can I stake NEAR Protocol?

Whether NEAR Protocol can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock NEAR — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check NEAR Protocol's underlying technology first, use only reputable providers, and be aware that staked funds can face lock-up periods and, on some networks, slashing penalties.

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