# $BTC Social Sentiment & Intelligence — 2026-08-17 20:20 UTC > **Asset:** $BTC > **Momentum Status:** Stable > **Timestamp:** 2026-08-17 20:20 UTC (2026-08-17T20:20:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-17-20-20/crypto/BTC > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-17-20-20/crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Social Metrics - **Posts Analyzed:** 22 - **Total Impressions:** 49.3K - **Likes:** 299 - **Retweets:** 52 - **Comments:** 113 --- ## Momentum & Sentiment Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 113, Retweets: 52, Likes: 299, Impressions: 49286 --- ## Cited Community Posts & Evidence ### Post #1 by @BeeramMalli9346 > **Author:** [@BeeramMalli9346](https://x.com/BeeramMalli9346) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 113 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BeeramMalli9346/status/2089417851677618678](https://x.com/BeeramMalli9346/status/2089417851677618678) > **Visual Context:** The image is an infographic titled "ONE WEEK COMPLETED – THE JOURNEY CONTINUES," showcasing key stats from the first week of the First Reverse Auction Buyback: ~1K offers submitted, ~130K ITL available across offers, a lowest verified ask of 0.15 USDT/ITL, median ask of 20.00 USDT/ITL, and highest verified ask of 314,159.00 USDT/ITL. A banner reminds participants that "ONE WEEK LEFT" until the August 24, 2026 23:59 UTC deadline, reinforcing the post's call to action for #ITL and #InterLink community members to submit offers before the phase closes. > > "One week down, one week to go! The momentum is building as Phase 1 of the First Reverse Auction Buyback moves forward. Check out the latest dashboard snapshot above and secure your offers before time runs out on August 24, 2026 #InterLink #ITLG #ITL #WeAreTheFirst10MLinkers" ### Post #2 by @Nawhsan_ > **Author:** [@Nawhsan_](https://x.com/Nawhsan_) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 62 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nawhsan_/status/2089443109583176035](https://x.com/Nawhsan_/status/2089443109583176035) > > "KNOW YOUR PLACE - a 1/6 edition minted in Jan 26. Part of the playing with CC0 series 48 Pieces made. 166 editions. 39 owners opensea.io/collection/naw …" ### Post #3 by @CryptoKaleo > **Author:** [@CryptoKaleo](https://x.com/CryptoKaleo) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 139 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoKaleo/status/2089449102597574879](https://x.com/CryptoKaleo/status/2089449102597574879) > > "e.g. they've already burned 28% of the supply in one month of PONS being live you really don't think the winners in the ecosystem are going to keep running higher? hmm think about it" ### Post #4 by @theweb3proxy > **Author:** [@theweb3proxy](https://x.com/theweb3proxy) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 1 retweets · 9 comments · 749 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/theweb3proxy/status/2089440119136628796](https://x.com/theweb3proxy/status/2089440119136628796) > > "minted my 4 Oil Rigs. Sold one. Ggs I had to buy 1 saudi and 11 cheetahs to get here. I bought… 1 saudi at 80$ 6 cheetahs at 4$ thats 24$ 3 cheetahs at 16$ thats 50$ 2 cheetahs i have been holding since mint. 1 oil rig sold covered my entire cost" ### Post #5 by @blckchaindaily > **Author:** [@blckchaindaily](https://x.com/blckchaindaily) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 137 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089447660121911714](https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089447660121911714) > > "ANTHROPIC IPO ODDS TO BE 2026'S LARGEST CLIMB TO 44% ON POLYMARKET, NARROWING GAP WITH SPACEX $SPCX" ### Post #6 by @0xIchigo > **Author:** [@0xIchigo](https://x.com/0xIchigo) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 292 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xIchigo/status/2089443092436766781](https://x.com/0xIchigo/status/2089443092436766781) > > "HELL YEAH BROTHER WE'RE BUYING DINOSAURS ON THE BLOCKCHAIN" ### Post #7 by @burcbtc > **Author:** [@burcbtc](https://x.com/burcbtc) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 441 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/burcbtc/status/2089433621647995062](https://x.com/burcbtc/status/2089433621647995062) > > "I'm preparing a very important warning post for friends who long tomorrow I think you should stay tuned If you're not following, hit that follow Turn on your notifications Don't regret it #Kripto #Bitcoin" ### Post #8 by @pools_dot_fun > **Author:** [@pools_dot_fun](https://x.com/pools_dot_fun) > **Metrics:** 49 likes · 14 retweets · 29 comments · 7.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pools_dot_fun/status/2089442217253597403](https://x.com/pools_dot_fun/status/2089442217253597403) > **Visual Context:** The image shows a "Buyback & Burn" graphic from pools.fun, displaying the top 3 tokens by volume, market cap, and TVL: 1st place $sushicat (-54.93% 24hr), 2nd place $CLOSED (+200.00% 24hr), and 3rd place $ONGR (-79.00% 24hr). The graphic features a pink flamingo floatie against a pool-water background, with each token shown in a ranked card with its corresponding percentage change. The image visually represents the post's question about whether these top 3 tokens will maintain their positions before the 4-hour snapshot deadline. > > "Four hours left until today's snapshot for the daily buy + burn. The top 3 are $sushicat $CLOSED and $ONGR. Will they remain in the top 3?" ### Post #9 by @btcliveco > **Author:** [@btcliveco](https://x.com/btcliveco) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 523 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/btcliveco/status/2089406026474725433](https://x.com/btcliveco/status/2089406026474725433) > > "JUST IN: Bitfinex Alpha reportedly flags Bitcoin as exhibiting mid-to-late bear market characteristics, citing weak crypto liquidity across the board." ### Post #10 by @XRPcryptowolf > **Author:** [@XRPcryptowolf](https://x.com/XRPcryptowolf) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 629 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XRPcryptowolf/status/2089448058425671839](https://x.com/XRPcryptowolf/status/2089448058425671839) > **Visual Context:** A bold orange 'XRP' logo (the ticker symbol for the Ripple cryptocurrency) is displayed against a dark blue background with a subtle network pattern. > > "XRP spot ETFs saw net inflows last week, while BTC and ETH spot ETFs saw net outflows BTC: -$389.71M ETH: -$2.26M SOL: $10.26M $XRP : $2.25M" ### Post #11 by @DiarioBitcoin > **Author:** [@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 269 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2089448269160087555](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2089448269160087555) > **Visual Context:** A Spanish-language promotional graphic titled 'SALVACIÓN INSTITUCIONAL' with the headline 'Compound gira hacia lo institucional con un presupuesto récord en DeFi', featuring a cartoon illustration of parachuting bankers and a chart labeled 'PRESUPUESTO RÉCORD'. > > "Compound Finance da un giro radical hacia lo institucional Nuevo equipo directivo y un presupuesto récord de USD $52 millones. El TVL cayó a USD $1.200 millones desde un récord de USD $12.000 millones. La estrategia busca atraer capital institucional y cumplir con" ### Post #12 by @imnoteacher > **Author:** [@imnoteacher](https://x.com/imnoteacher) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 28 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/imnoteacher/status/2089446767674986589](https://x.com/imnoteacher/status/2089446767674986589) > > "if you are using @ChangeNOW_io for bridge or anything. DONT USE AGAIN! THEY ARE SCAMMERS AND THEY ARE NOT SENDING YOUR FUNDS! BE CAREFUL!!! @blknoiz06 @RuneCrypto_ @traderpow PROOF COMING SHORTLY" ### Post #13 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 200 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/a6a52481dce282bd1e18e001a7ebed5bc1befce26328f6bffd7862212af730cb](https://x.com/reddit/status/a6a52481dce282bd1e18e001a7ebed5bc1befce26328f6bffd7862212af730cb) > > "Mint hits different in summer. 🍦| zoomex Suggested" ### Post #14 by @CoinbaseMarkets > **Author:** [@CoinbaseMarkets](https://x.com/CoinbaseMarkets) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 428 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2089448882136592561](https://x.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2089448882136592561) > > "Legal stuff: Coinbase Derivatives, LLC is a Designated Contract Market registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The risk of trading futures can be substantial. Each investor must consider whether this is a suitable investment." ### Post #15 by @MendezSalesBot > **Author:** [@MendezSalesBot](https://x.com/MendezSalesBot) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 456 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MendezSalesBot/status/2089301942476361841](https://x.com/MendezSalesBot/status/2089301942476361841) > > "Thoughtful #10 Sold for 0.15 WETH ($ 285.12) From: 0xab3a...c027 To: 0xbbfc...cdc8" ### Post #16 by @I4NFTS > **Author:** [@I4NFTS](https://x.com/I4NFTS) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 124 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/I4NFTS/status/2089448041035989209](https://x.com/I4NFTS/status/2089448041035989209) > > "they're bidding tokenized bullshit on the solana blockchain" ### Post #17 by @zhiliangzhi5258 > **Author:** [@zhiliangzhi5258](https://x.com/zhiliangzhi5258) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 6 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zhiliangzhi5258/status/2089447097024356449](https://x.com/zhiliangzhi5258/status/2089447097024356449) > **Visual Context:** A grid of pixel art character sprites featuring various hooded figures, some with cloaks, staffs, and glowing eyes in dark fantasy style. > > "能理解你对链上艺术品的热爱" ### Post #18 by @TheBitcoinConf > **Author:** [@TheBitcoinConf](https://x.com/TheBitcoinConf) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 98 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBitcoinConf/status/2089446178228257136](https://x.com/TheBitcoinConf/status/2089446178228257136) > **Visual Context:** The image shows a 3D animated bull character with a skeptical expression, accompanied by the bilingual subtitle "没录了 / No way." The bull's doubting look visually reinforces the caption's expression of disbelief. > > "No way." ### Post #19 by @WuBlockchain > **Author:** [@WuBlockchain](https://x.com/WuBlockchain) > **Metrics:** 29 likes · 9 retweets · 17 comments · 13.0K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2089402739587760549](https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2089402739587760549) > **Visual Context:** A line chart titled "Bitcoin Realised Price Across Various Important Cohorts" shows Bitcoin/USD price between September 2023 and mid-2026, plotted against three key realized price levels: Long-Term Holder Realized Price at $49,692.28, Short-Term Holder Realized Price at $67,176.19, and Overall Realized Price at $52,698.60, illustrating the stalemate range mentioned in the Bitfinex Alpha report on Bitcoin's mid-to-late bear market characteristics. > > "Bitfinex Alpha: Bitcoin Shows Mid-to-Late Bear Market Characteristics as Crypto Liquidity Remains Weak Bitfinex Alpha said Bitcoin is showing mid-to-late bear market characteristics, with the price trading between the long-term realized price of $52,699 and the short-term holder" ### Post #20 by @gigachad > **Author:** [@gigachad](https://x.com/gigachad) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 334 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gigachad/status/2089447324938350940](https://x.com/gigachad/status/2089447324938350940) > > "“Unemployed crypto trader crashes out so hard it sends him to Linkedin”" ### Post #21 by @MendezSalesBot > **Author:** [@MendezSalesBot](https://x.com/MendezSalesBot) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 51 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MendezSalesBot/status/2089376443687932024](https://x.com/MendezSalesBot/status/2089376443687932024) > **Visual Context:** A surreal digital artwork showing a headless figure in dark clothing running across a desert landscape with black smoke billowing from the neck where fire is visible, set against a clear blue sky. > > "Liar Liar #50 Sold for 0.0156 WETH ($ 29.76) From: 0x62ec...d7e2 To: 0xa457...b7f4" ### Post #22 by @mostluckiestmax > **Author:** [@mostluckiestmax](https://x.com/mostluckiestmax) > **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2.0K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mostluckiestmax/status/2089388398545186941](https://x.com/mostluckiestmax/status/2089388398545186941) > > "ansem.io this is what ansem have been cooking !" --- ## Contributing Accounts - `@WuBlockchain` (https://x.com/WuBlockchain) - `@reddit` (https://x.com/reddit) - `@dotkrueger` (https://x.com/dotkrueger) - `@burcbtc` (https://x.com/burcbtc) - `@BitcoinArchive` (https://x.com/BitcoinArchive) - `@BitcoinTeacher_` (https://x.com/BitcoinTeacher_) - `@juga_btc` (https://x.com/juga_btc) - `@BTCs_` (https://x.com/BTCs_) - `@kabukistory` (https://x.com/kabukistory) - `@btcliveco` (https://x.com/btcliveco) - `@TheBitcoinConf` (https://x.com/TheBitcoinConf) - `@Danainhawaii` (https://x.com/Danainhawaii) - `@Proof__Seeker` (https://x.com/Proof__Seeker) - `@XRPcryptowolf` (https://x.com/XRPcryptowolf) - `@_TallGuyTycoon` (https://x.com/_TallGuyTycoon) - `@ryan_servatius` (https://x.com/ryan_servatius) - `@WhaleNoName` (https://x.com/WhaleNoName)