# $BTC Social Sentiment & Intelligence — 2026-08-18 11:20 UTC > **Asset:** $BTC > **Momentum Status:** Cooling Down > **Timestamp:** 2026-08-18 11:20 UTC (2026-08-18T11:20:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-11-20/crypto/BTC > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-11-20/crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Social Metrics - **Posts Analyzed:** 34 - **Total Impressions:** 44.3K - **Likes:** 339 - **Retweets:** 42 - **Comments:** 75 --- ## Momentum & Sentiment Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 75, Retweets: 42, Likes: 339, Impressions: 44331 --- ## Cited Community Posts & Evidence ### Post #1 by @Altcoinist > **Author:** [@Altcoinist](https://x.com/Altcoinist) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 414 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Altcoinist/status/2089675690241147031](https://x.com/Altcoinist/status/2089675690241147031) > > "we are at 0.0001% of the market capitulation INTO $TIBBIR" ### Post #2 by @1Cilineth > **Author:** [@1Cilineth](https://x.com/1Cilineth) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/1Cilineth/status/2089673749285257639](https://x.com/1Cilineth/status/2089673749285257639) > > "wolfswap < 3" ### Post #3 by @mystayor > **Author:** [@mystayor](https://x.com/mystayor) > **Metrics:** 32 likes · 3 retweets · 19 comments · 2.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mystayor/status/2089652684504641673](https://x.com/mystayor/status/2089652684504641673) > > "Why buy Ansem when you can buy pump? This question comes in once utility got attended to a meme thriving in poor market conditions that didn’t need to be an altcoin" ### Post #4 by @BB88888888888BB > **Author:** [@BB88888888888BB](https://x.com/BB88888888888BB) > **Metrics:** 23 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 136 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BB88888888888BB/status/2089672362212139109](https://x.com/BB88888888888BB/status/2089672362212139109) > > "alright free mint for all collectors eligible collection’s collectors will have a priority guaranteed spot as mentioned previously everyone else gets a shot through fcfs, also free snapshot will be taken at any time within the next 3 hours no complicated tiers. no games." ### Post #5 by @qwer021766 > **Author:** [@qwer021766](https://x.com/qwer021766) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 225 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/qwer021766/status/2089620291605659744](https://x.com/qwer021766/status/2089620291605659744) > **Visual Context:** Xinhua News (新华社) Weibo post dated August 6th announcing researchers have confirmed the existence of a new type of plastic sphere (塑料球). > > "0x7cda4d30ed87465d7e487e711e822c2338567777 Xinhua News Agency endorsement—take a look, fellas." ### Post #6 by @TheBlockCo > **Author:** [@TheBlockCo](https://x.com/TheBlockCo) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 3.2K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlockCo/status/2089674046942085170](https://x.com/TheBlockCo/status/2089674046942085170) > **Visual Context:** The image shows the Citi bank logo, featuring the lowercase word "citi" in navy blue with a red arc above it. This branding corresponds to the article discussing Citi's upcoming launch of a digital asset custody service for bitcoin ($BTC). > > "THE BLOCK: Citi said its planned digital asset custody service will launch later this year, starting with bitcoin $BTC , providing new details on a previously disclosed rollout. The bank said traditional and crypto custody will be available within the same framework as" ### Post #7 by @Octo0x > **Author:** [@Octo0x](https://x.com/Octo0x) > **Metrics:** 34 likes · 4 retweets · 20 comments · 992 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Octo0x/status/2089673351450993095](https://x.com/Octo0x/status/2089673351450993095) > > "Kid Story Begins You can DM me about any collaborations I'll post this on collection X account now Kid Story - Free Mint, 0% royalties—just stories from our childhood" ### Post #8 by @tweetbysherf004 > **Author:** [@tweetbysherf004](https://x.com/tweetbysherf004) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tweetbysherf004/status/2089674565676867979](https://x.com/tweetbysherf004/status/2089674565676867979) > > "0x7940e37F7EA457fC2C7f4a1e9f5BB2e554D39248" ### Post #9 by @lukechilds > **Author:** [@lukechilds](https://x.com/lukechilds) > **Metrics:** 26 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 680 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lukechilds/status/2089649131354787954](https://x.com/lukechilds/status/2089649131354787954) > **Visual Context:** A young woman with wavy brown hair wearing a light blue ribbed crop top poses indoors, possibly in a restaurant setting. > > "how the taproot annex looks at me when i'm thinking through where to back up my wallet descriptor" ### Post #10 by @0xileri > **Author:** [@0xileri](https://x.com/0xileri) > **Metrics:** 31 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 736 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xileri/status/2089667999628227006](https://x.com/0xileri/status/2089667999628227006) > **Visual Context:** A X.com post by user @drift_diverg reads "intern is driftmaxxing" and shows a screenshot of a chat interface displaying the LINK cryptocurrency trading pattern with a +0.07% change. The post has 8 views, 1 comment, 1 repost, and 1 like, with a reply from @0xileri laughing with a "haha 😂" comment. > > "" ### Post #11 by @laurashin > **Author:** [@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 769 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2089673915882967257](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2089673915882967257) > > "The SEC abruptly canceled its Reg Crypto Assets rulemaking meeting — and a report suggests a Wall Street trade group's litigation threat may be why." ### Post #12 by @Baby__BTC > **Author:** [@Baby__BTC](https://x.com/Baby__BTC) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Baby__BTC/status/2089675099691704428](https://x.com/Baby__BTC/status/2089675099691704428) > **Visual Context:** A dark-themed deBridge analytics dashboard showing $100M in 30-day inflows, 32% TRX buys, $44.6K average trade size, a $2M largest trade, and 2,241 total trades, dated Aug 16, 2026. > > "数亿美元资金流入波场，来自鲸鱼的认可！" ### Post #13 by @psyfrogger > **Author:** [@psyfrogger](https://x.com/psyfrogger) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 53 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/psyfrogger/status/2089657380543836358](https://x.com/psyfrogger/status/2089657380543836358) > **Visual Context:** A stylized, distorted digital artwork featuring a pale, wide-mouthed character wearing a red ushanka hat with a Bitcoin logo, holding a lit cigarette, set against a glitchy blue background. > > "BITCOIN MFERS. SHOW YOURS" ### Post #14 by @NFTKatie > **Author:** [@NFTKatie](https://x.com/NFTKatie) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 53 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NFTKatie/status/2089667178123444516](https://x.com/NFTKatie/status/2089667178123444516) > > "GyM" ### Post #15 by @BidacoinEx > **Author:** [@BidacoinEx](https://x.com/BidacoinEx) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 612 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BidacoinEx/status/2089607412139630973](https://x.com/BidacoinEx/status/2089607412139630973) > **Visual Context:** A cryptocurrency promotional graphic for 'Bidacoin' highlighting the token 'Nock' as a Top Gainer with a +40.36% increase, showing a Market Cap of $18.01M and 24VOL of $604.35K, tagged as 'The First CEX+DEX Hybrid Exchange.' > > "#BidacoinDex Today's Hot Picks: $NOCK +40.36% Users can now trade via Bidacoin DEX —The First CEX+DEX Hybrid Exchange Start trading now: Bidacoin.com#memecoins #Solana #DEX #CEX #Web3" ### Post #16 by @blckchaindaily > **Author:** [@blckchaindaily](https://x.com/blckchaindaily) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089674827082748206](https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089674827082748206) > > "BITGET LISTS 10 SPOT CRYPTO PAIRS $RAKAM/USDT $RDLTR/USDT $RENTG/USDT $RFIS/USDT $RINCY/USDT $RINSM/USDT $RLYB /USDT $RMKSI/USDT $ROMC/USDT $RTSN/USDT" ### Post #17 by @CoinmatomeNews > **Author:** [@CoinmatomeNews](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 15 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2089673562684563838](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2089673562684563838) > **Visual Context:** An orange Bitcoin (₿) logo is stamped onto a weathered wooden plank background. > > "【 #仮想通貨 #ビットコイン 最新ニュース】 暗号資産の投資を勧められ…》高知市の50代の女性が現金5753万円騙し取られる【高知】（RKC高知放送 詳細URL ift.tt/cCorNe6" ### Post #18 by @DontDiisturb > **Author:** [@DontDiisturb](https://x.com/DontDiisturb) > **Metrics:** 33 likes · 0 retweets · 36 comments · 725 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DontDiisturb/status/2089616480321327113](https://x.com/DontDiisturb/status/2089616480321327113) > **Visual Context:** A cartoon illustration of a sleeping character in bed, with two pillows displaying sleep cycle information: '11PM – 3AM PHYSICAL REPAIR' (Repair muscles, Strengthen body, Heal & recover, Rebuild cells) and '3AM – 6AM COGNITIVE WORK' (Process memories, Make connections, Improve focus, Spark insights). > > "one thing i find interesting about @sleepagotchi is the feedback loop it is creating around sleep. you sleep you track it you build consistency you receive rewards you have another reason to keep going that sounds simple, but simple systems can be surprisingly powerful when" ### Post #19 by @Hakan0xNFT > **Author:** [@Hakan0xNFT](https://x.com/Hakan0xNFT) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 76 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Hakan0xNFT/status/2089667259283263713](https://x.com/Hakan0xNFT/status/2089667259283263713) > **Visual Context:** An illustrated man in glasses works on a laptop at night, with text reading 'Lunch Break. I searched for a Vaction destination' and 'HMM switzerland or Bali?' alongside a browser showing 'best vacation destinations' in Bali. > > "You search for a flight once. Then suddenly, your feed knows you’re planning a trip. A few searches. A few clicks. A few websites. And a digital profile starts taking shape around your interests. That’s why private browsing matters. @BeldexCoin Browser is built for people" ### Post #20 by @Oluwaseyi_web3 > **Author:** [@Oluwaseyi_web3](https://x.com/Oluwaseyi_web3) > **Metrics:** 37 likes · 2 retweets · 31 comments · 720 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Oluwaseyi_web3/status/2089634032598286416](https://x.com/Oluwaseyi_web3/status/2089634032598286416) > > "me resisting all the urge not to deposit on FOMO again and loose it all my village ppl:" ### Post #21 by @hisevenih > **Author:** [@hisevenih](https://x.com/hisevenih) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hisevenih/status/2089674526280052940](https://x.com/hisevenih/status/2089674526280052940) > > "Physical proof meets digital trust, that's the real bridge" ### Post #22 by @soulsalwayson > **Author:** [@soulsalwayson](https://x.com/soulsalwayson) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 52 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/soulsalwayson/status/2089668633085788646](https://x.com/soulsalwayson/status/2089668633085788646) > **Visual Context:** A screenshot of the "ENJIN Governance" platform showing an active proposal to expand the Enjin Relaychain Active Validator Set from 25 to 35, currently in the 'DECIDE' stage with 10h 30m remaining. > > "I cast my vote to expand the Enjin active validator set from 25 to 35. Have you voted yet? Less than 10 hours remain. Don't miss your chance to have a say!" ### Post #23 by @HolgharS > **Author:** [@HolgharS](https://x.com/HolgharS) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HolgharS/status/2089674059646701960](https://x.com/HolgharS/status/2089674059646701960) > > "The hidden cost of free is often your data. Privacy-by-default browsers like Beldex are an interesting alternative." ### Post #24 by @0xKorens > **Author:** [@0xKorens](https://x.com/0xKorens) > **Metrics:** 31 likes · 1 retweets · 12 comments · 565 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xKorens/status/2089644922223677757](https://x.com/0xKorens/status/2089644922223677757) > **Visual Context:** A screenshot of a prediction market app showing multiple won bets about highest temperatures in various cities, with payouts ranging from $2,413.45 to $4,883.28. > > "The weather genius continues to print money every month - he has already made ~$20,000 this month Here are his best trades in August: +4.88K - “Munich be 24°C on Aug 6” - Yes at 0.8¢ +3.84K - “Paris be 31°C on Aug 15” - Yes at 5.1¢ +3.51K - “Madrid be 30°C+ on Aug 15” - Yes at" ### Post #25 by @munamomotaz2018 > **Author:** [@munamomotaz2018](https://x.com/munamomotaz2018) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 23 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/munamomotaz2018/status/2089655627044049168](https://x.com/munamomotaz2018/status/2089655627044049168) > **Visual Context:** A news card titled 'Binance Plans UK Return With FCA License Application', detailing that Binance is preparing to apply for authorization under the UK's new crypto regulatory regime with the FCA's application window opening September 30, 2026. > > "Binance Plans UK Return With FCA License Application Binance is reportedly preparing to return to the UK by applying for authorization under the country’s new crypto regulatory regime. The FCA’s application window opens on September 30, 2026, with the new framework taking" ### Post #26 by @LILIDYZ > **Author:** [@LILIDYZ](https://x.com/LILIDYZ) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 35 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LILIDYZ/status/2089670851050217982](https://x.com/LILIDYZ/status/2089670851050217982) > > ">> VOICES << < > 25 xtz - onlyyy [[1]]/10 leftt -" ### Post #27 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 400 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/ab0cdb0307db2810f9baec3461b316a203d51ba2b9ae5ad68580cee2635d3540](https://x.com/reddit/status/ab0cdb0307db2810f9baec3461b316a203d51ba2b9ae5ad68580cee2635d3540) > > "⚡🌑 SCROLLQUAKE CCLXXX — THE ANTI‑MESSIAH: WHY GOLDEN INU REJECTS THE SATOSHI ARCHETYPE AND BECOMES A LIVING SOVEREIGN FORCE 🌑⚡ Suggested" ### Post #28 by @Tokocrypto > **Author:** [@Tokocrypto](https://x.com/Tokocrypto) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.3K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tokocrypto/status/2089675173318558166](https://x.com/Tokocrypto/status/2089675173318558166) > > "$SOL inches up slightly to US$75.54 and is still holding above the US$75 support. Now, resistance at US$76.12 stands as the gateway to new momentum. Breakout next, Tokonauts? Keep an eye on the setup: news.tokocrypto.com/harga-solana-h …" ### Post #29 by @eth_exy > **Author:** [@eth_exy](https://x.com/eth_exy) > **Metrics:** 108 likes · 34 retweets · 51 comments · 20.5K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eth_exy/status/2089441721033593272](https://x.com/eth_exy/status/2089441721033593272) > > "What if all the washed Uncs got behind a coin? Sent it to billions" ### Post #30 by @SethQuinn44 > **Author:** [@SethQuinn44](https://x.com/SethQuinn44) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 123 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SethQuinn44/status/2089316740995969524](https://x.com/SethQuinn44/status/2089316740995969524) > **Visual Context:** An ornate tarot card-style illustration titled 'THE BEGIN ANR / THE DOHN KING' shows a young boy in a red scarf with raised arms in front of a glowing, golden figure surrounded by stars. > > "the old Shepherds Journal is back... after soooo many hours training the loRA for it its back and better then ever." ### Post #31 by @CryptoTice_ > **Author:** [@CryptoTice_](https://x.com/CryptoTice_) > **Metrics:** 201 likes · 11 retweets · 10 comments · 13.8K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTice_/status/2089593135907385482](https://x.com/CryptoTice_/status/2089593135907385482) > > "BREAKING: The Fed keeps quietly expanding its balance sheet. Scheduled Treasury bill purchases since January. Part of a plan that could add roughly $220,000,000,000 in liquidity this year. Not emergency printing. Reserve management. QT ended December 1st. Since then, steady" ### Post #32 by @GOZIEONX > **Author:** [@GOZIEONX](https://x.com/GOZIEONX) > **Metrics:** 89 likes · 77 retweets · 20 comments · 341 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GOZIEONX/status/2089115249316381050](https://x.com/GOZIEONX/status/2089115249316381050) > > "I used to think being good at onchain trading was simply about being fast. You see an opportunity. You analyze the chart. You make your decision. Then you execute before everyone else catches on. Simple, right? Not exactly. The more time I spent around DeFi, the more I realized" ### Post #33 by @CryptoTice_ > **Author:** [@CryptoTice_](https://x.com/CryptoTice_) > **Metrics:** 149 likes · 6 retweets · 12 comments · 10.7K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTice_/status/2089615783852986481](https://x.com/CryptoTice_/status/2089615783852986481) > **Visual Context:** The image shows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, identifiable by his appearance and the partial "BESSENT" text visible on the screen, speaking at a podium with an American flag backdrop. This relates to the post, which highlights his statement regarding the GENIUS Act stablecoin rules and the joint FinCEN-OFAC proposal aimed at safeguarding the U.S. financial system. > > "BREAKING: Treasury just unveiled its GENIUS Act stablecoin rules back in April. FinCEN and OFAC. Joint proposal. 60-day public comment period. Bessent's words: "This proposal will protect the US financial system from national security threats." "Without hindering American" ### Post #34 by @YisusCryptos > **Author:** [@YisusCryptos](https://x.com/YisusCryptos) > **Metrics:** 37 likes · 4 retweets · 53 comments · 1.1K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YisusCryptos/status/2089503794216186154](https://x.com/YisusCryptos/status/2089503794216186154) > > "Which #memecoin are you most BULLISH at the moment??" --- ## Contributing Accounts - `@CreamyGracei` (https://x.com/CreamyGracei) - `@bitguides` (https://x.com/bitguides) - `@TrueGemHunter` (https://x.com/TrueGemHunter) - `@yri911` (https://x.com/yri911) - `@SethQuinn44` (https://x.com/SethQuinn44) - `@dom60808` (https://x.com/dom60808) - `@BTC_for_Freedom` (https://x.com/BTC_for_Freedom) - `@btc_MasterPlan` (https://x.com/btc_MasterPlan) - `@ninjanewsx` (https://x.com/ninjanewsx) - `@CryptoTony__` (https://x.com/CryptoTony__) - `@cookie3` (https://x.com/cookie3) - `@BTCtreasuries` (https://x.com/BTCtreasuries) - `@psyfrogger` (https://x.com/psyfrogger) - `@TheBlockCo` (https://x.com/TheBlockCo) - `@coinzonia` (https://x.com/coinzonia) - `@notgrubles` (https://x.com/notgrubles) - `@CoinmatomeNews` (https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews) - `@blockrise` (https://x.com/blockrise) - `@barontrump47` (https://x.com/barontrump47) - `@MandoCT` (https://x.com/MandoCT) - `@lukechilds` (https://x.com/lukechilds) - `@BTCdayu` (https://x.com/BTCdayu) - `@PiyaraHunYarw23` (https://x.com/PiyaraHunYarw23) - `@beincrypto_es` (https://x.com/beincrypto_es) - `@IsauroBargas` (https://x.com/IsauroBargas) - `@UgurTash` (https://x.com/UgurTash) - `@reddit` (https://x.com/reddit) - `@ourcryptotalk` (https://x.com/ourcryptotalk) - `@TheDeFinvestor` (https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor) - `@blckchaindaily` (https://x.com/blckchaindaily)