Date: Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 05:50 AM GMT

The cryptocurrency market is navigating a rocky start to the year. After a bearish December, January’s historical tendency for downside performance is proving true, with Bitcoin (BTC) plummeting from $102K to its current level of $93K in just last four days. This sharp decline has driven BTC dominance to above of 58%, putting significant pressure on altcoins.

Among the affected tokens is NEAR Protocol (NEAR), a leading AI-focused blockchain token, which has dropped over 21% in the last 30 days and currently trades at $5.05.

NEAR Token Price
Source: Coinmarketcap

Retesting a Major Breakout

Near Protocol (NEAR) recently achieved a critical milestone by breaking out of a Descending Triangle pattern that had persisted for nearly three years. This breakout occurred on November 17, 2024, when NEAR surged past its descending resistance trendline, reaching a high of $8.24. This marked the end of an extended period of consolidation and brought renewed optimism for the token’s future.

Near Protocol (NEAR) Chart Analysis
Near Protocol (NEAR) Chart 1D / Coinsprobe (Source: Tradingview)

However, with the ongoing market correction, NEAR is now retesting its breakout level near the $5 support zone—a pivotal point for the token’s trajectory. If NEAR holds this support and rebounds, it could rally back toward the $8.24 resistance zone, presenting a compelling recovery opportunity for investors.

For those eyeing long-term potential, NEAR’s midterm target of $20—a staggering 300% increase from its current price—remains in play.


Is a Bullish Rally on the Ahead?

The current retest of NEAR’s breakout level presents a critical juncture. A successful reversal here could ignite a bullish rally.

The broader market’s direction, especially Bitcoin’s dominance which is now at 58%, will play a critical role in influencing these tokens’ trajectories. Along with this as BTC trading at $93K level, which is in the support zone of $91K to $94K will play crucial role ahead.


Conclusion

NEAR Protocol’s retest of its long-term breakout line is a defining moment for the token. Holding this support level could signal the beginning of a strong recovery rally, with potential gains for investors eyeing the $8.24 resistance zone and beyond.

As always, investors should monitor the broader market, particularly Bitcoin’s movements, which could significantly impact NEAR’s performance.


Nilesh Hembade
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Nilesh Hembade
Nilesh Hembade is the Founder and Author of Coinsprobe, with 5+ years of experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Since launching the platform in 2023, he delivers daily, research-driven insights through market analysis, on-chain data, and technical research. His work has been featured on Binance, Bitget, and CoinMarketCap. He is also certified through Binance Academy (NFT Certificate).
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