CryptoMedium•8 October 2026•
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NEAR Protocol Enters Top 20 Cryptos After 140% Monthly Rally

Key Facts

1NEAR entered the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization following a 140% price surge over the last 30 days.
2The cumulative transaction volume for NEAR Intents has surpassed $31 billion.

NEAR Protocol entered the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization following a 140% price surge over the last 30 days. Cointelegraph reported that the cumulative transaction volume for NEAR Intents has surpassed the $31 billion milestone, driven by significant growth in ecosystem activity.

The rally is attributed to strong performance within the NEAR ecosystem and continued momentum following the launch of US Spot Bitcoin ETFs. The instrument maintained a bullish trajectory throughout the past month, solidified by its new market cap ranking as of October 8, 2026.