{"id":59664,"date":"2025-09-18T18:32:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/near-protocol-price-surges-as-ai-tokens-jump-on-nvidias-5-billion-intel-bet\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T18:32:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:32:37","slug":"near-protocol-price-surges-as-ai-tokens-jump-on-nvidias-5-billion-intel-bet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/near-protocol-price-surges-as-ai-tokens-jump-on-nvidias-5-billion-intel-bet\/","title":{"rendered":"NEAR protocol price surges as AI Tokens jump on Nvidia\u2019s $5 Billion intel bet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/near-nvidia-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/near-nvidia-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/near-nvidia-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/09\/near-nvidia-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>NEAR jumps 11% to $2.98 as Nvidia\u2019s $5B Intel stake sparks AI crypto rally.<\/li>\n<li>AI tokens surge with NEAR, TAO, Render and The Graph gaining on chip deal optimism.<\/li>\n<li>NEAR eyes $3.6\u2013$4 breakout as AI adoption and bullish charts fuel momentum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NEAR Protocol price jumped more than 11% in 24 hours to hit $2.98 amid a broader rally in AI-linked cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>The AI token\u2019s uptick aligned with momentum that stemmed from Nvidia\u2019s strategic $5 billion investment in Intel, with Bittensor, Render and The Graph among the top crypto AI gainers.<\/p>\n<p>Tokens like Aster <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/aster-token-pumps-more-than-500-post-tge-launch\/\">jumped 500%<\/a> on Thursday.<\/p>\n<h2>NEAR price retests $2.98 as Nvidia news boosts AI tokens<\/h2>\n<p>NEAR Protocol\u2019s token experienced a sharp uptick, retesting the $2.98 resistance level with an 11% pump.<\/p>\n<p>This came after the cryptocurrency traded to lows of $2.70 earlier in the week, and the surge aligns with the overall crypto bounce and Nvidia\u2019s announcement of a $5 billion equity stake in Intel.<\/p>\n<p>This deal, which includes collaborative development of AI-optimized PC and data center chips.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a move that points to Nvidia\u2019s push to fortify US semiconductor capabilities amid global supply chain tensions.<\/p>\n<p>The investment arrives at a pivotal moment for Intel, following a $9 billion US government stake via the CHIPS Act and a $2 billion infusion from SoftBank, bolstering Intel\u2019s balance sheet and foundry ambitions without immediate reliance on Nvidia\u2019s manufacturing needs.<\/p>\n<h2>AI tokens surge<\/h2>\n<p>For the AI crypto ecosystem, this move amplifies optimism as the partnership signals the AI chipmaker\u2019s potential to \u201cinnovate for customers\u201d as it grows its business.<\/p>\n<p>NEAR, designed as an AI-native blockchain with sharding technology enabling up to 100,000 transactions per second, stands to benefit if momentum catalyzes price gains.<\/p>\n<p>The protocol\u2019s Nightshade consensus and tools like Near Tasks for AI agents resonate with Nvidia\u2019s ecosystem, and key integrations may see the altcoin explode further.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s Nvidia-fueled pump has similarly lifted the AI token sector: TAO climbed 7.7%,RENDER 8%, and The Graph (GRT) 5.9%, per CoinMarketCap data.<\/p>\n<p>Broader market tailwinds, including Bitcoin\u2019s recovery to above $117,600, have added an uplift to the upswing.<\/p>\n<p>NEAR\u2019s market cap moved back above $3.7 billion to rank 34th among top cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s next for NEAR price?<\/h2>\n<p>NEAR\u2019s trajectory hinges on sustained AI momentum and technical breakouts targeting $3.6.<\/p>\n<p>Both the RSI and MACD on the daily chart support upside continuation.<\/p>\n<p>A look at the chart also shows a potential triangle pattern breakout.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_336687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336687\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"size-full wp-image-336687\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NEARUSD_2025-09-18_20-13-51.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1057\" height=\"571\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-336687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/NEARUSD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEAR price chart<\/a> by TradingView<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While downturn risks include macroeconomic headwinds, such as potential US regulatory scrutiny on AI chips or broader crypto volatility, NEAR has the potential to see levels above $4 in coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The project\u2019s protocol upgrades and global AI adoption trends could allow bulls to target highs of $8.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, primary support could be around $2.62.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 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AI tokens surge with NEAR, TAO, Render and The Graph gaining on chip deal optimism. NEAR eyes $3.6\u2013$4 breakout as AI adoption and bullish charts fuel momentum. 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