# $NEAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 21, 2026

> **Asset:** $NEAR  
> **Date:** 2026-01-21 (January 21, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near/2026-01-21  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/near.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @DamiDefi
> **Author:** Dami-Defi ([@DamiDefi](https://x.com/DamiDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 334 likes · 21 retweets · 55 comments · 23.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T17:30:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2014027734184501760](https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2014027734184501760)  


> 
> "Are these targets realistic if we get 2 more rate cuts?

$BTC to $150K
$ETH to $10K
$BNB to $2K
$SOL to $1K
$ONDO to $10
$TAO to $1K
$RENDER to $10
$NEAR to  $10"


### Post #2 by @coinbureau
> **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau))  
> **Metrics:** 446 likes · 66 retweets · 40 comments · 20.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T02:15:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2013797445604458939](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2013797445604458939)  


> 
> "NEW: Grayscale files S-1 with the SEC to launch a Grayscale NEAR trust."


### Post #3 by @mobymedia
> **Author:** Moby Media ([@mobymedia](https://x.com/mobymedia))  
> **Metrics:** 257 likes · 31 retweets · 37 comments · 16.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T01:38:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mobymedia/status/2013788205724623021](https://x.com/mobymedia/status/2013788205724623021)  


> 
> "LATEST

Grayscale has filed an S-1 for a $NEAR ETF."


### Post #4 by @scottmelker
> **Author:** The Wolf Of All Streets ([@scottmelker](https://x.com/scottmelker))  
> **Metrics:** 104 likes · 11 retweets · 27 comments · 13.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T07:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2013869169482309735](https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2013869169482309735)  


> 
> "GRAYSCALE FILES FORM S-1 TO CONVERT ITS $NEAR TRUST INTO A SPOT ETF"


### Post #5 by @NEARProtocol
> **Author:** NEAR Protocol ([@NEARProtocol](https://x.com/NEARProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 456 likes · 46 retweets · 44 comments · 13.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:38:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2013984542328033716](https://x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2013984542328033716)  


> 
> "Trust in NEAR"


### Post #6 by @oddgems
> **Author:** oddgems ⋈ ([@oddgems](https://x.com/oddgems))  
> **Metrics:** 182 likes · 13 retweets · 7 comments · 4.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T07:43:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oddgems/status/2013880230079836485](https://x.com/oddgems/status/2013880230079836485)  


> 
> "LFG $NEAR"


### Post #7 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 121 likes · 7 retweets · 0 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T10:22:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2013920095630774390](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2013920095630774390)  


> 
> "Nice to see $NEAR getting some wider institutional interest and recognition -- hope Grayscale can get its approval

But honestly, I don't care much (personally)

I like my NEAR in self-custody...
-> liquid to use as money
-> staked to secure the network
-> locked as veNEAR in HoS"


### Post #8 by @TheBlock__
> **Author:** The Block ([@TheBlock__](https://x.com/TheBlock__))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 5 retweets · 8 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T09:58:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2013914113504669891](https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2013914113504669891)  


> 
> "Grayscale files with SEC to convert NEAR Trust into spot ETF"


### Post #9 by @cryptogoos
> **Author:** CryptoGoos ([@cryptogoos](https://x.com/cryptogoos))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T00:50:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptogoos/status/2013776269683413417](https://x.com/cryptogoos/status/2013776269683413417)  


> 
> "NEW:  Grayscale files S-1 with SEC to launch Grayscale Near Trust $NEAR."


### Post #10 by @KuCoin_Earn
> **Author:** KuCoin Earn ([@KuCoin_Earn](https://x.com/KuCoin_Earn))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T10:53:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KuCoin_Earn/status/2013927820683034998](https://x.com/KuCoin_Earn/status/2013927820683034998)  


> 
> "Earn Wednesday Week 101: Earn up to 9% APR with $USDT, $ETH and $NEAR

Promotion starts at 10:00 on January 21, 2026 (UTC)

Details: 
kucoin.com/announcement/e
…"


### Post #11 by @NEARMobile_app
> **Author:** NEAR Mobile | Privacy DEX & Wallet ([@NEARMobile_app](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 8 retweets · 4 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T09:36:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2013908596925288528](https://x.com/NEARMobile_app/status/2013908596925288528)  


> 
> "New version of NEAR Mobile is now available!

Includes a significant update on our integration with 
@near_intents
 to ensure quotes for swaps.

You can also directly buy crypto directly from the currency details.

Update or download now!"


### Post #12 by @KeenanRIVALS
> **Author:** Keenan ([@KeenanRIVALS](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 3 retweets · 16 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T06:38:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2013863638101045621](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2013863638101045621)  


> 
> "Starting a $NEAR podcast.

It just makes too much sense. Going to use this to teach and learn.

Let me know if you have any good name ideas!"


### Post #13 by @pingpay_io
> **Author:** PING ([@pingpay_io](https://x.com/pingpay_io))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 9 retweets · 4 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T20:00:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pingpay_io/status/2014065570560229837](https://x.com/pingpay_io/status/2014065570560229837)  


> 
> "Introducing the Ping Chain Abstracted Onramp!

Leveraging 
@near_intents
 and the 
@coinbase
 onramp, users can onramp into their preferred asset and wallet on any chain.

Fiat to Any Crypto Made Easy."


### Post #14 by @JrSydrick
> **Author:** Invest Alpha Pro ([@JrSydrick](https://x.com/JrSydrick))  
> **Metrics:** 245 likes · 211 retweets · 41 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T09:07:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JrSydrick/status/2013901211955613884](https://x.com/JrSydrick/status/2013901211955613884)  


> 
> "BREAKING: 

Grayscale files to convert NEAR Protocol Trust into ETF on NYSE Arca! Continues trust-to-ETF pattern despite declining fund performance—ticker GSNR to become Grayscale Near Trust ETF."


### Post #15 by @Sanni504
> **Author:** Sanni ([@Sanni504](https://x.com/Sanni504))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T10:31:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sanni504/status/2013922326459412955](https://x.com/Sanni504/status/2013922326459412955)  


> 
> "$NEAR to $150

Stake your $NEAR on 
@rhea_finance"


### Post #16 by @takeshi7
> **Author:** Takeshi7 ([@takeshi7](https://x.com/takeshi7))  
> **Metrics:** 60 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T18:15:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/takeshi7/status/2014039149976731659](https://x.com/takeshi7/status/2014039149976731659)  


> 
> "BREAKING NEWS 
@Grayscale
 just filed an S-1 with the 
@SECGov
 to convert their NEAR Trust into a spot $NEAR ETF. This could bring massive institutional inflows to 
@NEARProtocol
. As a long-time validator, I could not be more excited. 1/3"


### Post #17 by @waxnear
> **Author:** Wax ([@waxnear](https://x.com/waxnear))  
> **Metrics:** 70 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:08:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/waxnear/status/2013976988902432975](https://x.com/waxnear/status/2013976988902432975)  


> 
> "Grayscale files S-1 with the SEC to launch a Grayscale NEAR trust.
Source : 
@coinbureau"


### Post #18 by @PANews
> **Author:** PANews ([@PANews](https://x.com/PANews))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T01:19:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PANews/status/2013783554795413865](https://x.com/PANews/status/2013783554795413865)  


> 
> "Grayscale Applies for NEAR Spot ETF Listing in the U.S.

According to SEC filings, Grayscale has submitted an S-1 registration statement to launch a spot ETF product based on NEAR protocol assets, named “Grayscale Near Trust,” and plans to list and trade it on NYSE Arca under the"


### Post #19 by @auroraisnear
> **Author:** Aurora ([@auroraisnear](https://x.com/auroraisnear))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 5 retweets · 6 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T17:00:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/auroraisnear/status/2014020229366685862](https://x.com/auroraisnear/status/2014020229366685862)  


> 
> "The future is 
@NEARProtocol
The future is 
@near_intents
The future is 
@Calyxdotxyz"


### Post #20 by @MartiniGuyYT
> **Author:** That Martini Guy ₿ ([@MartiniGuyYT](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T06:34:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2013862660597530728](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2013862660597530728)  


> 
> "GRAYSCALE HAS FILED AN S-1 TO CONVERT NEAR PROTOCOL TRUST INTO AN ETF ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE!"


### Post #21 by @AlexAuroraDev
> **Author:** Alex Shevchenko ([@AlexAuroraDev](https://x.com/AlexAuroraDev))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 4 retweets · 6 comments · 900 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T15:20:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AlexAuroraDev/status/2013995141174804655](https://x.com/AlexAuroraDev/status/2013995141174804655)  


> 
> "Share screenshots from NEAR Intents without sharing your holdings. Available now."


### Post #22 by @NEARLegion
> **Author:** NEAR Legion ([@NEARLegion](https://x.com/NEARLegion))  
> **Metrics:** 93 likes · 8 retweets · 2 comments · 869 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T09:12:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2013902586949333315](https://x.com/NEARLegion/status/2013902586949333315)  


> 
> "BREAKING: 
@Grayscale
 files S-1 with the 
@SECGov
 to launch a Grayscale NEAR trust."


### Post #23 by @barakat539
> **Author:** khaled barakat ([@barakat539](https://x.com/barakat539))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 688 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T08:01:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/barakat539/status/2013884734531584173](https://x.com/barakat539/status/2013884734531584173)  


> 
> "Grayscale company submitted a filing to create an investment fund for the #near currency."


### Post #24 by @near_intents
> **Author:** NEAR Intents ([@near_intents](https://x.com/near_intents))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 569 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T20:42:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/near_intents/status/2014076031242740202](https://x.com/near_intents/status/2014076031242740202)  


> 
> "True capital efficiency requires a frictionless path from intent to fulfillment.

Hako leverages NEAR Intents to transform AI-driven insights into immediate action. By abstracting the routing layer, 
@HakoAgent
 focuses on outcomes while Intents infra moves assets seamlessly to the"


### Post #25 by @KeenanRIVALS
> **Author:** Keenan ([@KeenanRIVALS](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 523 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T15:10:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2013992510490595573](https://x.com/KeenanRIVALS/status/2013992510490595573)  


> 
> "Buy some NEAR"


### Post #26 by @CryptoPatel
> **Author:** Crypto Patel ([@CryptoPatel](https://x.com/CryptoPatel))  
> **Metrics:** 92 likes · 15 retweets · 3 comments · 430 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T05:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2013846519414407350](https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2013846519414407350)  


> 
> "BREAKING: Grayscale has filed to convert its Grayscale Near Trust into a spot NEAR ETF ( $GSNR)

Grayscale Trust holds ~$900K in $NEAR and Trades at a premium to NAV.

If Approved, it Would follow Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF moves, Highlighting Rising Institutional interest in"


### Post #27 by @vasdie
> **Author:** diegovas ([@vasdie](https://x.com/vasdie))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 379 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T17:16:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vasdie/status/2014024428275864063](https://x.com/vasdie/status/2014024428275864063)  


> 
> "nakamoto coefficient (decentralization leaderboard)

1. polkadot ~178*
2. avail ~32
3. thorchain ~31
4. monad ~29
5. avalanche ~26
6. cardano ~21
7. solana ~19
8. sui ~19
9. aptos ~17
10. algorand ~13
11. hedera ~11
12. multiversx ~11
13. celestia ~10
14. near ~10
15. osmosis ~8"


### Post #28 by @dragonisnear
> **Author:** Black Dragon | Ecosystem ( ([@dragonisnear](https://x.com/dragonisnear))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 336 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T21:31:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dragonisnear/status/2014088431819751469](https://x.com/dragonisnear/status/2014088431819751469)  


> 
> "Avichal, you could’ve just said 
@NEARProtocol"


### Post #29 by @meta_pool
> **Author:** Meta Pool ([@meta_pool](https://x.com/meta_pool))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 174 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T20:37:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2014074932418712032](https://x.com/meta_pool/status/2014074932418712032)  


> 
> "Jakarta, are you ready? 

Whether you're ready or not, come join us for the 
@NEARLegion
 IRL Meetup this weekend.

We have a special surprise waiting for you... the 
@build_buddies
 team will be raffling off an exclusive 
@srpuuul
 plushie during the event!"


### Post #30 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 134 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:22:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2013980541960274170](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2013980541960274170)  


> 
> "Live tomorrow at 8pm UTC: "What Did You Ship?" Ep. 32 with the 
@near_ai
 ecosystem! 

Featuring: 
@ASIMOV_Protocol
, 
@nova_sdk
, 
@pingpay_io
, 
@LearnNear
, 
@bendiken
, 
@jcarbonnell
, 
@jayythew
 and 
@SashaBaksht
 hosted by 
@quadron3stat3
.

Mark your calendar below and lock in! ↯"


### Post #31 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 78 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T06:00:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2013854134680629628](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2013854134680629628)  


> 
> "DAILY NEAR INTENTS ACTIVITY [20.01.2026]
@near_intents
 stats:
Volume: $126.156M (-1.3%)
Swaps: 92,521 (-30.7%)
Unique Users: 21,270 (-19.0%)
Fees Generated: $221,663.63 (+27.5%)
Assets/Network Supported: 135 assets across 28 blockchains

Access unstoppable liquidity and swap"


### Post #32 by @NEARWEEK
> **Author:** NEARWEEK ([@NEARWEEK](https://x.com/NEARWEEK))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 75 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T03:00:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2013808841863938272](https://x.com/NEARWEEK/status/2013808841863938272)  


> 
> "NEAR STAKING DAILY [21.01.2026]

Daily numbers:

Biggest stake: +1.500M NEAR → epic.poolv1.near
Biggest unstake: -500,000 NEAR from foundry.poolv1.near

Total numbers:

NEAR staked: +0.50%
Active validators: 381

Check out more data: 
near-staking.com"


### Post #33 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini Barbosa |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 16 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T21:12:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2014083814604022034](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2014083814604022034)  


> 
> "people still do not fully grasp why scalability matters
considering crypto has been a niche use case for so long

it will start to make sense as the throughput is needed

chains like Radix and NEAR (1M+ TPS tested), prepared for that, will get their recognition, imo"


### Post #34 by @CryptoSavingExp
> **Author:** CryptoSavingExpert ® ([@CryptoSavingExp](https://x.com/CryptoSavingExp))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 15 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T07:23:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoSavingExp/status/2013875189436817752](https://x.com/CryptoSavingExp/status/2013875189436817752)  


> 
> "GRAYSCALE JUST FILED  S-1 TO CONVERT ITS $NEAR PROTOCOL TRUST INTO A SPOT ETF ON THE NYSE!"


### Post #35 by @CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T23:04:02.231210+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69715b2152304375ce66c319/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69715b2152304375ce66c319/)  


> 
> "Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval for NEAR Protocol ETF


Key Points: Grayscale files S-1 with SEC for NEAR Protocol ETF. Listing proposed on NYSE Arca under the ticker GSNR. No immediate shifts in investor sentiments or market conditions. Grayscale"


### Post #36 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:44:02.920682+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6970c9d0522b266e75974450/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6970c9d0522b266e75974450/)  


> 
> "Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval to Convert NEAR Trust Into Spot ETF as Token Price Stabilizes


Grayscale filed with the SEC to convert its NEAR trust into a spot ETF during a wider crypto market decline phase. The NEAR price rose over 3% as volume and futures interest increased despite"




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