Near Protocol Token NEAR Rose 25% in a Single Day

WHY IT MATTERS

In crypto, a "layer-1 blockchain" is a base-level network — like a foundation that other apps can be built on, similar to how apps run on your phone's operating system. NEAR is the token used on the Near Protocol blockchain. A 25% daily price jump is a very large move; for comparison, a major stock index moving 2-3% in a day is considered significant. These kinds of swings happen more often in crypto because the market is smaller and trades around the clock, meaning fewer buyers and sellers can cause bigger price changes. Large moves can attract attention, but they do not by themselves tell you whether a project is healthy or successful in the long run.