NEAR Protocol
Why NEAR Protocol is up 1.5% in the last hour
Analysis
NEAR rose ~1.5% over the past hour as traders reacted to reports that Bitwise launched the first US spot NEAR ETF, a development that can improve access and visibility for the token. Coverage also highlighted that the ETF includes staking (with a 33% fee on rewards), which may have reinforced near-term interest in NEAR-linked products.
Contributing Factors (2)
Bitwise Launches First US Spot NEAR ETF With Staking Fees Taking 33% of Rewards
Two of the three parties sharing the NEAR fund's cut are Bitwise itself and Attestant, the affiliate expected to run its validators.
Bitwise Launches First US Spot Near ETF After Token Nearly Triples Since August
Bitwise's NRR began trading on NYSE Arca Tuesday, giving brokerage accounts NEAR exposure and staking rewards as the AI-focused token soars.
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