NEAR: Bullish MACD and strong buyer action drive price higher

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NEAR surges 11.42% to $1.87 today

Highlights

NEAR trades at $1.873, up 11.42% from the previous close, exceeding MA-20 and MA-50 but remaining below the MA-200 resistance at $2.3202.
Daily chart momentum is positive with a bullish MACD, neutral-to-bullish RSI at 50, ADX near 16 indicating moderate trend strength, and buyers dominating intraday.
Expected trading range for the next five days is $1.70–$2.05, with sideways consolidation likely and less than 20% probability of further price increase.

Buyer dominance persists as balanced indicators cap upside

Technical analysis shows that NEAR is being supported near the Ichimoku Kijun level of $1.6230, with resistance around the MA-50 and the psychological $1.900 level. The daily chart momentum remains positive: the MACD is bullish and the ADX is at 16, indicating moderate trend strength. RSI sits at a neutral-to-bullish 50, and both the Stochastic RSI and CCI are neutral, which points to balanced momentum with no immediate overbought or oversold signals. Bull/Bear Power is positive, highlighting strong buyer dominance intraday, while the Awesome Oscillator is neutral and not signaling additional momentum support. Intraday trading has stayed near the session high, inside a volatile band between $1.6734 and $1.894, with buyers consistently pressing prices upward.

Sideways movement expected as volatility bands contain price

In the short term, NEAR is likely to trade within a typical volatility band spanning $1.70 to $2.05 over the next five days. The likelihood of a price increase beyond this range is low (less than 20%), with weekly moving averages and oscillators hinting at a consolidation phase. The base case scenario sees NEAR moving sideways between support at $1.70 and resistance at $2.05. A break above $2.05 could trigger further upside, while a drop below $1.70 may lead to a return toward the Ichimoku Kijun support at $1.62.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees NEAR showing constructive momentum in the short term, supported by positive indicators and firm buyer demand. The coin is holding above key moving averages and maintains its position near session highs, indicating resilient sentiment despite the absence of fresh news or macro drivers. He believes the expected range of $1.70 to $2.05 should hold unless buyers reinforce a breakout. "A steady base between $1.70 and $2.05 favors buyers for now, and a close above resistance could kick off a new upward phase."

Previously it was reported that NEAR remains under persistent bearish pressure, trading well below all major weekly moving averages with weak and oversold momentum indicators, including MACD and RSI, and dynamic resistance set by the Ichimoku Kijun level. Immediate support lies near the recent low and the asset is expected to range sideways with downside risk dominating the outlook, as technical signals provide little evidence for a near-term rebound.

Source of Data: NEAR Price Analysis by TU

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