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

Is NEAR headed toward a new ATH? 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. Prior to that, NEAR Protocol revealed on X that users trade perpetual futures by default, a feature provided by Hyperliquid. X user Lucky said that NEAR holders deserve the latest pump since they have been waiting for such green day...