CryptoMedium•9 October 2026•
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NEAR Protocol Outperforms Bitcoin with 83% Gain in One Month
Key Facts
1NEAR Protocol recorded an 83% gain over four weeks, outperforming major cryptocurrencies.
2The rally is partially attributed to the debut of the Bitwise NRR spot ETF and strong Intents trading volume.
NEAR Protocol recorded an 83% gain over a four-week period, significantly outperforming major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. Crypto Briefing reported that the rally propelled the token into the top 20 digital assets by market capitalization, which peaked at approximately $7.2 billion.
The surge is partially attributed to the debut of the Bitwise NRR spot ETF, the first of its kind in the United States, which saw $58 million in inflows during its first week. Additionally, strong trading volumes within the NEAR Intents ecosystem supported the momentum, despite a $3.8 million exploit in early October 2026 that was fully recovered within 24 hours.