STRK Explodes 45% as Starknet Upgrade Unlocks Bitcoin Staking Power

Key Highlights

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  STRK sees higher demand as buyers add positions and support remains stable.
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  A network upgrade boosts speed and reduces gas costs, aiding activity growth.
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  A known resistance zone may slow gains if buyers fail to keep control.

STRK Breakout Draws Market Attention

Starknet’s STRK token has drawn strong attention after a sharp rise that pushed it above a long-term downtrend. The move comes as demand grows, network activity rises, and traders watch a resistance zone that has shaped past moves.

Starknet’s STRK token has gained strong traction after a sharp move that lifted the price out of a long downtrend. The token pushed above a resistance line that held for months, and it did so with higher trading volume.

The move comes during a mixed period for the broader market. STRK rose more than 30% in a short period while other assets lagged.

The rise carried the token above the area that capped most past rallies, and traders continue to track this shift. One analyst said that “the breakout and retest showed clear buying strength,” which reflects the recent change in sentiment.

Network Activity and Demand Support Price Action

Demand has grown due to Starknet’s BTCFi program, which accepts tokenized Bitcoin for STRK rewards. More than $200 million in tokenized Bitcoin has entered the program, and this has reduced the circulating supply.

The total value locked has reached about $72 million as users continue to stake assets. The lower supply has helped drive extra interest.

The network upgrade also improved user activity. The new “S-two” prover became active this month, and it speeds up proof generation. The upgrade also reduces gas costs.

Users now complete actions with lower fees and faster confirmation, which encourages more on-chain activity. Traders say the upgrade has helped support the latest move.

Traders Watch Resistance and Key Support Area

The token now trades near a resistance zone that caused two large declines in past moves. STRK faced strong selling in this zone earlier in the year, and those moves created wide drops. Traders note that this area may test buyer strength again, and they continue to watch for any new reaction.

The support level near $0.197 has guided recent trend changes. STRK has stayed above this area since the breakout. Analysts say the level matters because it has held as a base for the new trend.

If buyers defend this area, the next target may sit near $0.30 on the weekly chart. The token continues to reflect higher demand, and traders expect more movement as the market approaches the next resistance band.