NEAR Protocol Rejoins Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF
NEAR Protocol has been confirmed to re-enter the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, boosting its market presence.
NEAR Protocol has been confirmed to re-enter the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, boosting its market presence. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is trading at $4.44, down 1.3% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Coinfomania, with live market data added, as of Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:00:05 UTC.
Rejoining the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF could enhance NEAR's visibility and accessibility to institutional investors, potentially driving demand.
- NEAR Protocol has been re-added to the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF.
- NEAR's market cap stands at $5.9B with a 24h price increase of 5.17%.
- The broader crypto market is experiencing a positive trend.
NEAR Protocol has announced its return to the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, as confirmed by a retweet from the official NEAR account. This move is significant as it indicates potential renewed interest from institutional investors.
The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF is a key indicator of market trends, and NEAR's inclusion could enhance its credibility and accessibility to a wider range of investors.
According to Coinfomania, this development comes amidst a broader market upswing, with 
Bitcoin showing a 24-hour gain of 1.23% and the overall crypto market cap at $2.67 trillion.
NEAR Protocol's current price is $4.5, reflecting a 5.17% increase over the past 24 hours and a 1.59% rise over the past week. Its market cap is $5.9 billion.
Despite NEAR's Total Value Locked (TVL) seeing a 6.0% decrease over the last seven days to $121.63 million, as reported by DeFiLlama, the re-entry into the ETF could counteract this trend.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has moved from $4.50 to $4.44 — -1.33%.
The chart plots NEAR's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 NEAR ≈ ₦6,107.24 (about $4.44), up 2.5% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 31, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
NEAR Protocol Rejoins Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF — questions & answers
What is the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF?
The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF is a fund that tracks the performance of the top 10 cryptocurrencies, providing exposure to institutional and retail investors.
How does NEAR's inclusion in the ETF affect its market position?
Inclusion in the ETF could increase NEAR's visibility and attract more institutional investment, potentially boosting its market position.
What is NEAR's current market performance?
NEAR is currently priced at $4.5, with a 24-hour gain of 5.17% and a market cap of $5.9 billion.
How much is 1 NEAR Protocol worth in naira today?
About ₦6,107.24 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $4.44. The naira price moves with both NEAR's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our NEAR Protocol in naira page for any amount.
Has NEAR Protocol's price moved since this brief was published?
NEAR is down 1.33% since this brief first published — trading at $4.44 now versus $4.50 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Coinfomania. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.