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Starknet Sees Over $300M Staked as STRK Rallies Above $0.27
Starknet’s native token, STRK, has broken out of a months-long consolidation, rallying above $0.27 and igniting bullish sentiment across the market. The move ends a 300-day accumulation phase, supported by over $1 billion in daily trading volume and renewed confidence from institutional players.
Anchorage Digital Sparks a New Era of Institutional Staking
A major catalyst behind the breakout is the rapid rise of institutional staking. Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered digital asset bank, began offering Bitcoin staking on Starknet in November 2025, following its earlier launch of custody and staking services for STRK in September.
This infrastructure enables institutions to stake assets in a regulated environment, drawing more traditional capital into the ecosystem. Starknet now secures more than $300 million in staked value, including 920 million STRK and over 1,260 BTC, signaling a shift from retail-driven participation to long-term institutional involvement.
Anchorage’s expansion builds on its earlier integration with the Babylon protocol and aligns with Starknet’s BTCFi initiative, which allocates 100 million STRK to Bitcoin-focused DeFi incentives.
Price Breakout Fueled by Accumulation and Zero-Knowledge Momentum
STRK recently traded at $0.27617, up 22.4% in a day and 98% over the month. The token’s market cap has reached $1.26 billion, with trading activity topping $1 billion as it exited its long consolidation.
A growing narrative connecting Starknet to Zcash’s privacy innovations has fueled speculation. Co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson, who played a key role in advancing zero-knowledge technology, has strengthened perceptions of Starknet as a next-generation privacy-capable Layer-2. Analysts have labeled this the “Ztarknet” thesis, contributing to sharp daily gains.
Staking Strength Counters Token Unlock Pressures
Despite ongoing token unlocks—adding roughly 2% to circulating supply each month—staking demand remains strong. After a recent unlock, 30 million STRK were staked instead of sold, pushing total staked tokens to over 920 million, or 20.21% of supply. This high participation rate suggests long-term conviction among holders.
Can STRK Sustain Its Momentum?
With STRK trading far below its $4.42 all-time high, the combination of rising institutional activity, increasing staking, and expanding Bitcoin-based DeFi could continue shaping Starknet’s trajectory. Upcoming unlocks and broader market trends, however, will play a decisive role in determining whether this breakout evolves into a sustained rally.
