- Starknet surges 20% amid Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high
- Bitcoin’s rally lifted most altcoins, with projects linking Bitcoin liquidity to DeFi among the biggest gainers
- Starknet’s recent BTC staking launch may act as a catalyst for further upside
As Bitcoin pushed past $126,000 to a new all-time high in early October during a broad bull run, Starknet (STRK) stood out as one of the top performers that day.
STRK capitalized on BTC’s momentum toward $126,198, staging a rapid rally toward a key resistance area near $0.20 and signaling renewed investor demand that could drive further gains.
Starknet price jumps 20%
Starknet’s native token STRK led altcoin moves with a roughly 20% gain over 24 hours, reaching $0.1964 at the peak.
This marked the project’s strongest daily performance since its mainnet launch in February 2025, as trading volume surged more than 400% to about $305 million.
On-chain and exchange data show the STRK/USDT pair was the most actively traded, with multimillion-dollar volumes on Binance, Bybit, OKX and other major crypto venues.
The rally pushed Starknet’s market capitalization to roughly $796 million, bringing the token into the top 100 by market cap—STRK ranked around #95 globally at the time of writing.
Notably, STRK has risen more than 40% over the past month.
STRK price outlook: breakout and retest
On-chain indicators point to a meaningful uptick in active wallets and transaction volume on the Starknet network.
Demand looks driven more by utility than pure speculation, helping bulls sustain the upward structure.
Technically, STRK broke out of a descending triangle that had formed over several months. The relative strength index (RSI) sits near 65, and recent retests are consistent with a bullish reversal scenario.
On the downside, support is found near $0.15. Immediate resistance sits at $0.20 — a psychological barrier that, if cleared decisively, could unlock additional upside.
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Bitcoin’s rally and implications for STRK
Bitcoin climbing to $126,198 created a strong tailwind for altcoins across the market.
Projects that tie Bitcoin liquidity into Ethereum scaling and DeFi applications have been among the biggest beneficiaries.
Starknet, which enables BTC holders to stake wrapped assets like WBTC to earn STRK rewards, was a notable winner with its 20% gain.
Bitcoin staking on Starknet began rolling out in mid-September, expanding the network’s utility and appeal to Bitcoin holders.
On September 30, the Starknet team announced that Bitcoin staking was fully operational on Starknet Mainnet, noting that BTC was integrated into Starknet’s staking mechanism so Bitcoin holders could help secure the network and earn rewards alongside STRK stakers.
The integration has drawn institutional attention, while Starknet’s decentralized sequencer design and fee-burn mechanics add to the protocol’s attractiveness.
Bitcoin’s broader growth and record inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are further evidence of rising investor interest, which can spill over into BTC-linked DeFi projects.
Given ongoing macro momentum behind Bitcoin — including periods of elevated demand tied to regulatory clarity and ETF flows — the outlook for BTC-linked altcoins remains constructive.
As some forecasts put Bitcoin eyeing $135,000, Starknet’s gains could be part of a pathway toward breaking the $1.00 level for STRK in an extended bull case; key intermediate resistances to watch are $0.35 and $0.80.