NEAR Protocol surged more than 100% in under a month as investors rotated back into AI- and infrastructure-focused crypto projects. The rally accelerated after NEAR Intents crossed $19 billion in cumulative volume and generated about $32 million in fees, signaling rising on-chain activity and user demand. Momentum strengthened further when Arthur Hayes highlighted NEAR as part of his “holy trinity” altcoin trade alongside Hyperliquid and Zcash. Traders are now watching whether network usage, fees, and AI-related partnerships can sustain the breakout and push NEAR into the next large-cap altcoin cycle.



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