NE

NEAR Protocol

NEAR 1 Hour Move
-1.64%
$2.44 → $2.40

Why NEAR Protocol is down 1.6% in the last hour

Analysis

NEAR fell about 1.6% over the past hour as traders reacted to reports that Arthur Hayes sold his entire NEAR position, which can weigh on short-term sentiment and trigger follow-on selling. The Block reported Hayes exited both HYPE and NEAR, citing a shift in focus toward AI IPOs and the US midterms, and CryptoPotato echoed the move in its price analysis.

Contributing Factors (2)

#1
The Block 8 hours ago

Arthur Hayes sells entire HYPE and NEAR positions, citing AI IPOs and US midterms

Hayes faced backlash from social media users after selling the tokens days after publicly touting them.

Confidence
78%
Read source
#2
CryptoPotato Price Analysis 3 hours ago

Arthur Hayes Sells HYPE and NEAR After Recent Bullish Calls

Arthur Hayes has sold his HYPE and NEAR positions just weeks after making bullish comments about both tokens. 

Confidence
68%
Read source

Move Details

Asset NEAR Protocol
Symbol NEAR
Direction ↓ Bearish
Timeframe 1 Hour
Start Price $2.44
End Price $2.40
Change -1.64%
Detected Jun 4, 2026 1:15 PM

Explanation Confidence

74%

High confidence in the explanation based on source reliability and timing.