NEAR Protocol price rises above $5 after a strong recovery. $5.50 to $6 remains the next major resistance area. RSI shows strong momentum with possible short-term consolidation. NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol price climbed to $5.13, gaining 11.81% after a powerful rally from around $2 in late August. The move pushed NEAR to a local high near $5.18 as buyers continued supporting the breakout. The latest advance placed the token near a key resistance zone after breaking several previous barriers.
The NEAR Protocol price improved after breaking above the $3.00 to $3.40 resistance zone. That area had previously limited upside moves and acted as resistance during earlier market cycles.
NEAR also reclaimed the $4 level before moving above $5, strengthening its short-term structure. The recovery followed a breakout from a long-term downtrend that had controlled price action for more than two years.
Market analyst Michaël van de Poppe highlighted NEAR’s strong momentum above $5 but noted that markets often move through expansion and correction phases. He pointed to the current area as an important zone for managing positions.
Absolutely phenomenal price action on $NEAR.It's above $5.Now, two questions to ask.1. Is this the right time to buy for a long term position?Honestly, I don't think so. Narrative is strong, momentum is strong, but markets are going into waves. If you'd want to be… pic.twitter.com/anVhYa5kn5
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) September 25, 2026
The token’s recent move has increased attention on whether buyers can maintain support above previous resistance levels. A sustained hold could keep the current bullish structure active.
The NEAR Protocol price is testing resistance between $5.50 and $6.00 after its sharp advance. The daily chart shows consecutive bullish candles, with price reaching $5.188 before slight consolidation.
NEAR/USDT 1D Price Chart| Source: TradingView
RSI stands at 85.51, indicating strong buying momentum but also showing overbought conditions. This suggests NEAR could consolidate in the short term before attempting another upward move.
Support remains around $4.50 to $4.75, while a break below $4.50 could expose the $4.00 region. On the weekly chart, traders are monitoring the $4.820 level as a possible support area after the breakout.
NEAR Protocol price momentum remains focused on whether buyers can defend current levels and challenge the next resistance zone.
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