NEAR goes live on Solana – Why $2 is possible ONLY IF…

NEAR Protocol [NEAR] has recorded a week of persistent selling pressure.

On the price chart, the token’s bears managed to push its price below the key support at $1.83, at press time, a support level that had initiated multiple reversals on the token’s most recent consolidation phase.

The same level served as a resistance during the months of ranging, but once broken, the overall bias turned bearish. After that, NEAR has struggled to find its footing, with selling pressure dominant in the shorter-term market.

However, the token’s Stochastic RSI defied all odds and was just bouncing off from an oversold region — a reversal sign as bears are out of gas.

That’s not all, a new catalyst has now been introduced. NEAR has gone live on Solana [SOL] trading, and much volatility is expected from the development.

Source: TradingView

NEAR debuts on Solana!

NEAR’s debut on Solana expanded the token into a new market and boosted its liquidity. Cross‑chain exposure often drives price volatility, particularly when a cryptocurrency is positioned at a critical technical level.

Early market trends reflect this shift. NEAR’s trading volume surged by about $17.6 million in the past day, reaching $83.5 million at press time. Listing announcements typically spark such increases as more participants enter the market.

The Solana listing could provide the catalyst for a potential reversal, with added liquidity and volatility flowing into NEAR.

Source: Token Terminal

Is $2 a key upside magnet?

Liquidity data from CoinGlass also brings useful insight. The liquidation heat map indicates a significant liquidity pool of about $839K at around the $2 price level. Such pools often become short-term magnets for prices, especially as volatility increases.

The cluster presence affirms the price level as a key market target if purchase momentum persists among NEAR bulls.

Source: CoinGlass

What’s next for NEAR?

The overall trend remains weak. While increased liquidity and trading could spark a reversal, strong demand is needed to push NEAR above its previous resistance.

 Only then can the recent bearish momentum be rejected. For now, bulls must reclaim the $1.83 level for a new trend to take shape.

Market participants are watching closely. It remains uncertain whether NEAR’s new exposure on the Solana chain will shift sentiment or simply prove to be a temporary pause before its downward trend resumes.

Final Thoughts

• NEAR price slipped below $1.83 after repeated rejections during long-term consolidation.
• Trading volume jumped sharply following confirmation of Solana trading support, as liquidity data points to $2 as a near-term magnet amid rising volatility.