NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has experienced a dramatic surge of 27.6% in the past 24 hours, reaching $1.24 as of February 25, 2026, at 21:22 UTC. The Layer-1 blockchain platform has added over $344 million to its market capitalization, which now stands at approximately $1.59 billion.
The rally comes with substantial trading activity, as NEAR’s 24-hour volume reached $260.6 million, indicating strong market participation in the price movement. The token climbed from a 24-hour low of $0.96 to touch a high of $1.24, representing a significant intraday range.
Short-Term Momentum Builds
The surge extends NEAR’s weekly gains to 21.6%, suggesting sustained buying pressure over the past seven days. However, the token remains down 14.8% over the past 30 days, indicating this rally comes after a period of consolidation and decline.
In the past hour alone, NEAR has gained an additional 3.2%, demonstrating continued momentum as the trading session progresses. The price action has pushed NEAR to its highest level in recent weeks, though it remains significantly below its all-time high of $20.44 reached in January 2022.
Market Position and Fundamentals
NEAR Protocol currently ranks #50 by market capitalization among all cryptocurrencies, with a circulating supply of 1.29 billion tokens. The fully diluted valuation stands at approximately $1.59 billion, nearly identical to its current market cap, indicating minimal token unlock pressure in the immediate term.
The current price of $1.24 represents a 135% gain from NEAR’s all-time low of $0.53 recorded in November 2020, but remains 93.9% below its January 2022 peak during the previous bull market cycle.
What This Means for Traders
The 27.6% single-day surge represents significant volatility that traders should monitor closely. The substantial trading volume of $260.6 million suggests institutional or large-scale participation in the move, rather than thin-market volatility.
Market participants should watch for potential resistance near the $1.24 level and monitor whether the rally can sustain momentum above this psychological price point. The convergence of strong 1-hour, 24-hour, and 7-day gains suggests bullish sentiment, though the 30-day decline indicates recent overhead resistance.
As with all rapid price movements in the cryptocurrency market, traders should implement appropriate risk management strategies and monitor for potential profit-taking or consolidation following this sharp rally.
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