NEAR Protocol
Why NEAR Protocol is down 1.2% in the last hour
Analysis
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) slipped about 1.2% over the past hour as the market digested volatility tied to a broader altcoin liquidation event. U.Today reported that NEAR was among the tokens leading an “altcoin squeeze,” with significant short-seller liquidations over the last 24 hours—conditions that can amplify rapid, two-sided price swings and contribute to short-term pullbacks after sharp moves.
Contributing Factors (1)
XRP and NEAR Lead Altcoin Squeeze as Crypto Short Sellers Lose $666 Million in 24 Hours
An altcoin breakout led by XRP and NEAR triggered $666 million in crypto short position liquidations over the last 24 hours.
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