NEAR Protocol's token price increased by 7%, reaching $1.58, after the platform integrated with Starknet to facilitate token swaps. This integration, enabled through NEAR Intents, allows users to transfer assets from 25 different blockchains into Starknet without the need for bridging. As a result, STRK can now be purchased with over 100 different tokens, including major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The token's short-term momentum remains strong, with a resistance level identified at $1.80.