NEAR Protocol Price History (NEAR)
Current price: $3.72 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.34 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $1.15 | +179.85% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
NEAR Protocol in 2026
2026 was a year of strong rally for NEAR Protocol. Price opened at $1.34 and closed at $3.75 — an annual return of +179.85%. Within the year, prices ranged between $1.15 and $3.75 — a 226% range.
NEAR Protocol in Market Context
Market Position
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) sits at rank #23, an established mid-cap in the upper quintile, with a current market cap of $4.87 B. As a Layer-1 blockchain, NEAR Protocol competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
At $3.72 (only 18% of the ATH of $20.44), NEAR Protocol is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, NEAR Protocol has rallied a strong +56.9%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +112.0%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 68.4/100 places NEAR Protocol in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. MVRV at 85/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (90/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
Layer-1-specific risks: network adoption must scale or valuation stagnates. Validator concentration and consensus security are primary technical risks. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon. High 30-day volatility (+112.0%) elevates short-term risk — adjust position sizing accordingly.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($1.15) to ATH ($3.75), NEAR Protocol gained 226% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: NEAR Protocol currently trades at 99.2% of its ATH and 223% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 3.3x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEAR Protocol all-time high?
NEAR Protocol's all-time high in our historical data is $3.75 on 9/18/2026. Currently NEAR Protocol trades at $3.72 — below the ATH (99.2% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the NEAR Protocol all-time low?
NEAR Protocol's lowest price in the past 5 years was $1.15 on 3/29/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 223%.
How has NEAR Protocol performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: +179.85%. Across all 1 years in our data: +177.61% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).