Ethereum Classic plunges 11.77% amid broad altcoin sell-off, while NEAR Protocol gains 5.26%.

Ethereum Classic dropped sharply by 11.77% to $7.88, making it the biggest loser among major cryptocurrencies today amid a wider altcoin downturn without specific news. In contrast, NEAR Protocol rose 5.26% to $2.45, possibly driven by ongoing ecosystem developments. Other privacy coins like Monero and Zcash also saw modest gains. This mixed market performance highlights the volatility in the crypto space, with investors closely watching Bitcoin and macroeconomic factors for future direction.