NEAR Protocol
Why NEAR Protocol is down 4.1% today
Analysis
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) fell 4.1% over the past 24 hours as risk sentiment around the ecosystem was pressured by reports that a Bitget hacker routed about $50 million in swaps through NEAR Intents, challenging claims around its “permissionless” design and raising security/process concerns (CoinDesk). The drop also coincided with a broader risk-off tone in crypto as Bitcoin sentiment weakened, with traders paying up for bearish positioning and macro headwinds from elevated Treasury yields weighing on the market (CoinDesk; Decrypt).
Contributing Factors (3)
$50 million in Bitget hacker swaps puts NEAR Intents’ ‘permissionless’ claim to the test
The swap service identified more than $50 million in attempted transfers, although most rejected funds subsequently moved through other providers.
Bitcoin bears pay to bet on further declines as futures positions near yearly lows
Overall demand for leveraged exposure remains weak, marked by sliding futures open interest. The capital that's still in the market appears skewed toward bearish positions.
Bitcoin Hovers at $84K as Treasury Yields Hold Near Multi-Year Highs
Analysts point to crude prices capping non-yielding assets, while spot ETFs have taken money in for eight sessions running.
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