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NEAR Protocol jumped 18.99% to $1.38 on Monday, leading the day’s gainers and outpacing peers, according to CoinGecko data. The move lifted NEAR’s market cap to $1.78B and brought the sharded layer-1 back into focus as several large-cap tokens posted mixed returns.
Gains clustered in decentralized finance and one major layer-1, while declines were concentrated in a token migration play and several established networks.
The spread between leaders and laggards was wide: the top gainer rose 18.99% while the biggest loser shed 5.84%. DeFi and NEAR were among the strongest performers, while POL, DOT, and SHIB were among the notable decliners.
Near term, traders will watch whether altcoin rotation persists and whether Bitcoin’s direction sets the tone for mid-caps. The calendar highlighted macro catalysts including the next U.S. jobs data and CPI print, alongside any notable protocol releases or exchange listing changes.
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