NEAR Climbs 5% in Sharp Recovery During Turbulent Trading Session

NEAR Protocol Gains 5% Before Volatility Triggers Late-Session Pullback

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) surged 5% in a 24-hour window ending 7 August at 14:00 UTC, climbing from $2.47 to a peak of $2.60. The rally was driven by institutional buying amid broader market turbulence, signaling renewed interest in the token as global risk sentiment shifts.

Breakout Fueled by Institutional Accumulation

The token spent most of the session consolidating between $2.48 and $2.52 before breaking out sharply around 10:00 UTC. Trading volume spiked to 3.36 million NEAR—nearly triple the daily average—indicating aggressive accumulation by large investors.

The upward momentum pushed the price just shy of $2.61 before momentum began to fade.

Late-Session Reversal on Profit-Taking

Between 13:06 and 14:05 UTC, a sudden rise in volatility saw the token retreat from intraday highs. A burst of sell volume between 13:39 and 13:42 coincided with profit-taking near resistance, sending NEAR into a short-term pullback and closing at $2.60—slightly above a newly established support zone near $2.598.

Macroeconomic Shifts Influence Market Behavior

The rally and subsequent retracement occurred against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. Investors are responding to shifting monetary policy as central banks grapple with inflation and trade-related pressures. The demand for alternative assets like NEAR has increased in recent weeks, though volatility remains elevated.

Technical Outlook

Price Range: $2.47 (low) to $2.60 (close), a 5% gain
Volume Surge: 3.36M tokens traded at breakout, vs. 1.2M average
Support: $2.51–$2.52 zone remains a key accumulation area
Resistance: Rejected near $2.61; further upside could target $2.65–$2.70 if bullish momentum resumes

Despite the late pullback, NEAR’s session highlighted strong buyer interest at lower levels, suggesting potential for further upside if macro conditions stabilize and institutional demand holds.