NEAR Protocol Rejoins Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF
NEAR Protocol has been reinstated in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, a significant development for its market positioning.
NEAR Protocol has been reinstated in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, a significant development for its market positioning. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is trading at ₹415 ($4.37), down 2.9% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Coinfomania, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:15:01 UTC.
Rejoining the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF could enhance NEAR's market visibility and potentially attract more institutional investment. This move reflects the protocol's continued relevance in the competitive crypto landscape.
- NEAR Protocol reinstated in Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF.
- NEAR price up 5.17% in 24 hours following the announcement.
- NEAR's Total Value Locked stands at $121.24M, down 6.1% over the past week.
- Re-entry may boost institutional interest in NEAR.
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 marks a significant development for the protocol, indicating its continued relevance in the crypto market.
The reinstatement in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF could enhance NEAR's visibility and potentially attract more institutional investment. This is particularly important given the current market conditions, where institutional interest is a key driver of growth.
According to DeFiLlama, NEAR's Total Value Locked (TVL) currently stands at $121.24M, marking a 6.1% decrease over the past week. Despite this decline in TVL, NEAR's price has reacted positively to the news, with a 5.17% increase in the last 24 hours.
The broader crypto market is also experiencing a positive trend, with the total market cap at $2.67T and 
Bitcoin up 1.23% in the same period. The Fear & Greed Index remains at 30, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment in the market.
The reinstatement in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF could be a catalyst for further price increases and increased institutional interest in NEAR. Investors will be watching for any additional developments or announcements that could further impact NEAR's market position.
Since this brief published about 18 hours ago, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has moved from ₹427.73$4.50 to ₹415.37$4.37 — -2.89%.
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 Token Times'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 ≈ ₹452.32 (about $4.37), up 0.8% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian 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.
Token Times 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 cryptocurrency index fund that tracks the performance of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Why is NEAR's re-entry into the ETF significant?
Re-entry into the ETF could increase NEAR's visibility and attract more institutional investment, potentially leading to greater market stability and growth.
How has NEAR's price reacted to the news?
NEAR's price has increased by 5.17% in the last 24 hours following the announcement of its reinstatement in the ETF.
How much is 1 NEAR Protocol worth in rupee today?
About ₹452.32 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $4.37. The rupee price moves with both NEAR's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our NEAR Protocol in rupee page for any amount.
Has NEAR Protocol's price moved since this brief was published?
NEAR is down 2.89% since this brief first published — trading at ₹415 ($4.37) now versus ₹428 ($4.50) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times 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 Token Times 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.