NEAR Protocol’s token has surged more than 80% over the past week as traders reacted to the rollout of confidential perpetual futures, accelerating NEAR Intents activity and a new milestone for the network’s privacy infrastructure. NEAR traded near $4.17 early September 21, up about 17% over 24 hours and 81% over seven days. Daily trading volume approached $2 billion, more than double the previous day’s level, while market capitalization climbed to roughly $5.45 billion.