Litecoin (LTC) joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer, gaining 5.9%.

Story Highlights The live price of the Near Protocol token is . Near Protocol is predicted to reach a maximum of $10.01 this year. NEAR price with a potential surge could reach a high of $26.43 by 2030. The global crypto market has been generous enough to emerging protocols and its native assets.

Dubai-based market maker DWF Labs announces a strategic partnership with Near Protocol to accelerate AI development in Web3, backed by a $20M investment fund.

Tokens related to artificial intelligence are experiencing a significant rise following a report from Franklin Templeton published on January 14, predicting an imminent revolution in social media driven by AI agents. This announcement comes amid a context where the adoption of AI technologies in the crypto ecosystem is rapidly accelerating.

AI agents could launch their own brands, products, music and movies, driving value to social media platforms, the researchers wrote.

The Bitcoin price is stuck above $94,000 and this sustained behaviour has paved the way for the altcoins to grow. Interestingly, the trader's attention has shifted from BTC to its forks and as a result, the prices of BitcoinCash (BCH) & Bitcoin SV (BSV) have begun to rise consistently.

One of the factors that could be driving the demand for long positions is a drop in funding rates to 0.0076%.

Cryptocurrencies endured a bloodbath over the past day as digital assets plunged following hotter-than-anticipated US labor market data. Most tokens erased their last week's gains following sudden double-digit price dips. Near lost 14% within the past day to trade at $5.13 and appears poised for more pain ahead.

The cryptocurrency market has always been volatile, but recent signals suggest that NEAR Protocol might be heading into a particularly challenging phase. After enjoying a brief rally that delivered a 17% gain last week, NEAR's upward momentum appears to have fizzled out.

Market conditions suggest a bearish outlook for NEAR.

AI tokens are struggling to perform despite bullish sentiment around AI stocks in traditional markets.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $100,000 as it continued its upward momentum in the new year. The cryptocurrency went from a low of $98,760 to $102,413 late on January 6 before dropping marginally to its current level of $101,745.

NEAR Protocol [NEAR] has started the new year on a high note, with a 10.42% gain in the past 24 hours. This marks its first significant uptick after a challenging December, during which it lost nearly 26% of its value.

NEAR Protocol's price trajectory hints at a short-term rally, but its outlook remains uncertain.

Are you trying to figure out which altcoins could make a difference in your portfolio this week? The crypto market is packed with opportunities, but knowing where to look is key. With innovation driving fresh projects forward, there's always something worth considering if you want to make smart investment choices.

FTX, the defunct crypto exchange, will start paying its creditors early next year, capping a process going on since 2022. These payouts may lead to upside in the cryptocurrency industry as recipients buy more coins.

NEAR is currently on a downtrend, but may soon show signs of recovery.

Actorforth.org has launched a Flipstarter campaign to raise 30 bitcoin cash (BCH) to keep its rest.bch.actorforth.org API service operational. Actorforth Launches Campaign to Prevent BCH API Shutdown According to the Flipstarter fundraising proposal, the API, which has supported the bitcoin cash (BCH) community since 2021, faces closure on Dec. 31, 2024, without additional funding.

Bitcoin Cash community member and self-described “freedom maximalist” minisatoshi has released a detailed trajectory of Bitcoin, tracing it's path as P2P permissionless cash from 2009 to the present.

Near Protocol (NEAR) has quickly emerged as a promising player in the blockchain space, gaining attention for its scalability, energy-efficient features, and robust ecosystem for decentralized applications (dApps). As a Layer-1 blockchain, NEAR offers several advantages, including lower transaction fees, higher transaction speeds, and a commitment to climate neutrality.

As 2024 nears its close, the cryptocurrency market is once again showcasing its dynamic and volatile nature, capturing the attention of traders and investors navigating shifting trends.

A new altcoin, Hyperliquid (HYPE), is rapidly making waves in the cryptocurrency market, now ranking as the 28th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This ascent has seen HYPE surpass established coins like Near Protocol (NEAR), with its value soaring by 204% in just two weeks, bringing its market capitalization to around $8.93 billion.

The cryptocurrency market is brimming with opportunities, but knowing where to invest your hard-earned money can make all the difference. Two coins currently garnering attention are NEAR Protocol ($NEAR) and Altura ($ALU).

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is showing signs of potential recovery after breaking out of a two-year bearish trendline. The blockchain platform, which has gained significant traction due to its innovative sharding technology, has been positioning itself as a scalable alternative to Ethereum.

NEAR has broken its 2-year bearish trendline and eyes $20 all-time highs. Will it sustain momentum and push past key resistance zones?

Bitcoin was the only gainer in the Index since late Monday, rising 1%.

In the first week of December 2024, crypto whales actively made significant moves, purchasing up a diverse range of altcoins. This buying spree reflects their growing confidence in these cryptocurrencies, likely fueled by favorable macroeconomic conditions or speculative opportunities.

NEAR surges toward $10 with AI integration, growing ecosystem, and bullish market momentum driving gains.

The NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is demonstrating solid potential, with its price trajectory showing both optimism and cautious growth. The cryptocurrency landscape remains volatile, but NEAR's unique features—focused on scalability and usability—have earned it attention among both investors and developers.

Bitcoin and crypto are still generally on the up. However, some cryptocurrencies are showing indications that they are perhaps reaching a top.

Solana has become the top blockchain largely due to the success of the Raydium Protocol, which leads the decentralized finance (DeFi) space on Solana. Recent reports show that Solana has around 139.3 million active addresses and 5.9 million daily active users, indicating strong user engagement and growth.

Story Highlights Bitcoin price hits $100k, achieving a new milestone in the market. However, Bitcoin-based altcoins record increased volatility, indicating uncertainty. Technical sentiments hint at a sustained bullish price action this week. As BTC price hits new ATH above the $100,000 mark, the cryptocurrency market has achieved a new benchmark in the world market.

The Bitcoin Cash network now has an experimental, native-backed, over-collateralized stablecoin called “Moria” (MUSD). Within about one day, the decentralized, open-source protocol has seen over $25,000 locked on the network, with transactions occurring directly on-chain.

An analyst known as a “Master Trader” on the crypto exchange Bybit thinks an altcoin running on the Ethereum (ETH) network is ready to take center stage.

There is a high demand for BCH's futures after open interest reached a seven-month high above $400M.

The Moria Protocol has launched MUSD, the first stablecoin built on BCH Cashtokens. Bitcoin Cash Gets a Stablecoin Powered by Decentralized Borrowing The Moria Protocol has unveiled MUSD, the first stablecoin built on Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Cashtokens, marking a milestone in the evolution of the BCH ecosystem.

Roger Ver, the most prominent backer of the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork, has filed a motion to dismiss an indictment against him.

A widely followed crypto analyst thinks one Solana (SOL) challenger is gearing up for more rounds of upside bursts. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 232,200 followers on the social media platform X that Sei (SEI) looks bullish after breaking out of a rounding bottom pattern on the weekly chart.

The upcoming year is expected to be highly volatile for AI coins as the new administration implements policies to tackle economic challenges.

High-tech and super-scalable blockchain protocol Near Protocol ($NEAR), which many view as one of the best blockchain protocols to ride the ongoing AI boom, is currently probing $7, up more than 70% on the month and over 260% since this time last year. The post Is $8 Next for Near Protocol? $NEAR Up 265.4% In A Year appeared first on Cryptonews.

Miles Deutscher, a prominent crypto analyst with over 575,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), has unveiled his top ten artificial intelligence (AI) altcoins poised for significant growth by 2025. Emphasizing the burgeoning potential of the AI sector within the cryptocurrency landscape, Deutscher suggests that this could be “the biggest opportunity of the bull run.

A recent report from research firm Messari provided an overview of the NEAR (NEAR) protocol's performance during the turbulent third quarter (Q3) of 2024, when the broader cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility. NEAR Protocol Q3 Performance Throughout Q2 2024, the crypto market saw a downturn that continued into Q3 for NEAR.

Cryptocurrency hacks and exploits have resulted in nearly $1.5 billion in losses so far in 2024, despite a 15% decline in incidents compared to last year.

Altcoins are creating a buzz in the market with a rapid rise of 7.9% in market cap, while Bitcoin's price stayed flat, causing its dominance to dip to 58.54%.

As Bitcoin ($BTC) stalls at the $100,000 crossroads, certain altcoins are at the brink of breakouts. $BNB, $NEAR, and $FTM are at this juncture.

Crypto product firm 21Shares is launching new exchange-traded products (ETPs) centered around four prominent digital assets.

21Shares has introduced four new exchange-traded products (ETPs) focused on emerging blockchain technologies. The new offerings include the NEAR Protocol Staking ETP, Ondo ETP, Pyth Network ETP, and Render ETP.

Dating back to 2017, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a hard fork of the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC), which was developed to solve some of BTC's scalability issues.