NEAR, the native token of the Near protocol, gained 8.1% over the weekend leading into Monday, April 6, 2026, leading a broad-based rally that saw the CoinDesk 20 index climb 3.5 percent.

The move saw 17 of the 20 assets in the CoinDesk 20 index trade higher by Monday morning. While specific on-chain data for NEAR's rally, such as trading volume or active addresses, was not immediately available, its performance significantly outpaced larger assets. The specific price of the NEAR token was not disclosed in the report.

The CoinDesk 20 index, a measure of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, reflected a wider positive sentiment in the digital asset market to begin the week. NEAR's leadership in this rally suggests a potential rotation of interest into alternative layer-one protocols beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

NEAR's outperformance could attract increased trader and investor interest, potentially driving further price momentum. The key level to watch will be if this momentum can be sustained throughout the week, and if it translates into increased on-chain activity for the Near protocol's ecosystem.

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