CryptoMedium•1 October 2026•
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NEAR Protocol Surges 10% Following Historic US Spot ETF Launch
Key Facts
1NEAR Protocol price surged 10.2% to $5.38 following the introduction of Bitwise's spot NEAR ETF.
2The new ETF began trading under the ticker NRR on NYSE Arca with inflows reaching $35 million.
NEAR Protocol price surged 10.2% to $5.38 following the introduction of Bitwise's spot NEAR ETF. The new fund began trading under the ticker NRR on NYSE Arca with initial inflows reaching $35 million, according to Blockonomi.
The launch provided institutional access to the protocol, driving positive market sentiment. NEAR previously touched a monthly peak of $5.55 on September 27, 2026, while analysts identified a key support zone between $3.15 and $3.30 in the event of a price retracement.