Okay — here is my forecast for $NEAR for the years 2025–2026, with strengths and weaknesses, as well as scenarios. It is important to remember: this is just speculation, much depends on the overall state of the cryptocurrency market, macroeconomics, regulation, competition, and the success of the ecosystem.

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Current state / fundamental data

1. Network activity

• According to DeFiLlama, TVL, DEX transaction volume, and network revenues are present, but not extraordinary.

• NEAR inflation is approximately 4.5% annually, with rewards for staking. There is discussion about reducing it to ~2.5%, which could increase the token's scarcity with rising demand.

2. Analyst forecasts

• Many forecasts for 2025 predict the price of NEAR in the range of approximately $2.25–$5.50 depending on the scenario.

• For example, CoinCentral predicts around $3.14 in the short term, with potential growth to ~$5 in 2026.

• Other sources suggest stabilization around ~$2.7 in 2025, with a gradual rise in 2026 to ~$3.5-$4.5, if the ecosystem strengthens.

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