Near Protocol (NEAR) Soars 25% Daily: Is That the Easiest Crypto to Hold?

NEAR has been in a massive uptrend lately, gaining an additional 25% over the past 24 hours to briefly surpass $4.40. As of this writing, it trades at roughly $4.30 (per CoinGecko), up about 120% on a monthly basis.

Most analysts think the asset is ready to pump even more in the short term, with some anticipating a jump to a new all-time high. On the other hand, two important factors suggest a pullback may also be approaching. How Much More?

The cryptocurrency market saw another sharp uptick today (September 21), with Bitcoin (BTC) climbing to nearly $2,500 and Ethereum (ETH) clearing $2,700. The green wave is perhaps the main catalyst for NEAR’s price ascent, but not the only one.

Recently, American President Donald Trump vowed to create a so-called “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar. Although details are still unclear, the announcement has boosted cryptocurrencies tied to Artificial Intelligence, with NEAR no exception.