NEAR Protocol
Why NEAR Protocol is up 2.1% in the last hour
Analysis
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) rose 2.1% over the past hour, likely driven by a broader short squeeze dynamic in altcoins. U.Today reported that NEAR was among the leading tokens in an “altcoin squeeze,” as crypto short sellers faced significant liquidations totaling $666 million over 24 hours, which can add upward pressure as short positions are forced to buy back.
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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