Near Protocol price jumped 30% within 24 hours, reaching $3.54 during a sharp September 18 rally as trading activity intensified. Near price briefly touched $3.53 earlier, marking its highest level in nearly one year. The NEAR has now gained more than 100% during its recent advance, strongly outperforming other major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin price rose about 18% over the comparable period, while Ethereum recorded a gain near 28%.