# $BTC Social Sentiment & Intelligence — 2026-08-18 11:40 UTC > **Asset:** $BTC > **Momentum Status:** Cooling Down > **Timestamp:** 2026-08-18 11:40 UTC (2026-08-18T11:40:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-11-40/crypto/BTC > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-11-40/crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Social Metrics - **Posts Analyzed:** 30 - **Total Impressions:** 83.4K - **Likes:** 578 - **Retweets:** 30 - **Comments:** 152 --- ## Momentum & Sentiment Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 152, Retweets: 30, Likes: 578, Impressions: 83367 --- ## Cited Community Posts & Evidence ### Post #1 by @NKLinhzk > **Author:** [@NKLinhzk](https://x.com/NKLinhzk) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2089680225986875867](https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2089680225986875867) > > "i think GenLayer is cooking" ### Post #2 by @Tiger_aspect06 > **Author:** [@Tiger_aspect06](https://x.com/Tiger_aspect06) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tiger_aspect06/status/2089678514865999872](https://x.com/Tiger_aspect06/status/2089678514865999872) > > "Beldex flipping the ecosystem game" ### Post #3 by @A_Lacastar > **Author:** [@A_Lacastar](https://x.com/A_Lacastar) > **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 10 comments · 460 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/A_Lacastar/status/2089470543720267786](https://x.com/A_Lacastar/status/2089470543720267786) > > "XCOPUNKS rugged went heavily into that sh!t Today really should never repeat itself ever again" ### Post #4 by @arkham > **Author:** [@arkham](https://x.com/arkham) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 9.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/arkham/status/2089680974426656899](https://x.com/arkham/status/2089680974426656899) > > "DID HE SHORT THE $ETH BOTTOM? Trader pension-usdt.eth shorted $85 MILLION of ETH at an average price of $1700, and has held that position for over 2 months now. He’s currently down $9.8M as ETH has climbed almost $200 since he entered. Did pension-usdt short the ETH bottom?" ### Post #5 by @hypevillager > **Author:** [@hypevillager](https://x.com/hypevillager) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 49 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hypevillager/status/2089671382934421976](https://x.com/hypevillager/status/2089671382934421976) > **Visual Context:** A news article headline reading 'Upbit and Bithumb report 50% declines in H1 revenue, reflecting market contraction' by Danny Park, dated August 18, 2026, featuring a South Korean flag over a circuit board background. > > "Theo bài viết của The Block (18/8/2026), hai sàn giao dịch crypto lớn nhất Hàn Quốc là Upbit và Bithumb đều ghi nhận doanh thu nửa đầu năm 2026 giảm mạnh khoảng 50%, phản ánh sự suy giảm hoạt động của thị trường crypto trong nước. Upbit > Doanh" ### Post #6 by @xzkevs > **Author:** [@xzkevs](https://x.com/xzkevs) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xzkevs/status/2089680716045205888](https://x.com/xzkevs/status/2089680716045205888) > > "it's funny hahah liq in 31mins haha" ### Post #7 by @0xJinnn > **Author:** [@0xJinnn](https://x.com/0xJinnn) > **Metrics:** 36 likes · 3 retweets · 11 comments · 3.7K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xJinnn/status/2089661924011069593](https://x.com/0xJinnn/status/2089661924011069593) > > "This streamer made almost $10k from $200 in this insane win streak. I need this kind of luck!" ### Post #8 by @0xmani > **Author:** [@0xmani](https://x.com/0xmani) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xmani/status/2089678555227537437](https://x.com/0xmani/status/2089678555227537437) > > "It’s business as usual, not surprised since I don’t even know most of these accounts" ### Post #9 by @Crypto__Coop > **Author:** [@Crypto__Coop](https://x.com/Crypto__Coop) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto__Coop/status/2089679795198079119](https://x.com/Crypto__Coop/status/2089679795198079119) > > "0x really enhances the swap experience with its infrastructure" ### Post #10 by @whale_alert > **Author:** [@whale_alert](https://x.com/whale_alert) > **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 27.8K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whale_alert/status/2089678696491655428](https://x.com/whale_alert/status/2089678696491655428) > > "900 $BTC (57,917,846 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to #Binance whale-alert.io/tx/bitcoin/90e …" ### Post #11 by @ZNSConnect > **Author:** [@ZNSConnect](https://x.com/ZNSConnect) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 848 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZNSConnect/status/2089632591531893100](https://x.com/ZNSConnect/status/2089632591531893100) > > "15 HOURS LEFT. The final push for Streak Wars: @LitecoinVM is here. Build your streak. Climb the ranks. Don’t miss the finish. zns.bio/quests/litvm4" ### Post #12 by @DMFanGossip13 > **Author:** [@DMFanGossip13](https://x.com/DMFanGossip13) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DMFanGossip13/status/2089679104048341161](https://x.com/DMFanGossip13/status/2089679104048341161) > > "only 24 hours to grind?" ### Post #13 by @blckchaindaily > **Author:** [@blckchaindaily](https://x.com/blckchaindaily) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089679658417549683](https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089679658417549683) > > "DATAMEDS AI $MEDS Q2 REVENUE GREW 14% TO $1.779M, BEATING MANAGEMENT PROJECTIONS; NET OPERATING LOSS WIDENED TO $18.363M - FILING" ### Post #14 by @katexbt > **Author:** [@katexbt](https://x.com/katexbt) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.8K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/katexbt/status/2089617158137667683](https://x.com/katexbt/status/2089617158137667683) > **Visual Context:** The image shows a SQL query result from the FOMO App displaying that only 6.16% of traders (18,033 out of 292,531) were in profit over the last 90 days on on-chain Solana token trades. This data supports the post's point about retail's reluctance to participate in crypto trading, as the overwhelming majority of traders (93.84%) lost money in this high-risk gambling-like environment compared to alternative venues. > > "If you were ever wondering why retail refuses to participate (pardon, "to be onboarded") this is most likely the reason why. There's many venues to gamble on where even a layman gambler can feel they have more of an edge. This is not a @fomo problem mind you - its general." ### Post #15 by @OnchainLens > **Author:** [@OnchainLens](https://x.com/OnchainLens) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 2.7K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OnchainLens/status/2089669195797766409](https://x.com/OnchainLens/status/2089669195797766409) > **Visual Context:** A blockchain transaction tracker from Arkham Intelligence highlights a recent 170M ENA (~$14.09M) transfer to FalconX (0x276) one hour ago from a wallet (0xb2af973905f058C82bf974...) likely linked to Ethena, which had previously received funds from Ethena's Gnosis Safe. > > "ETHENA-LINKED WALLET MOVES $14M ENA TO FALCONX A wallet likely linked to the Ethena team deposited 170M $ENA (~$14.09M) to FalconX one hour ago, likely for an OTC sale. The wallet originally received $ENA from Ethena’s Gnosis Safe last year." ### Post #16 by @FOMO_rush > **Author:** [@FOMO_rush](https://x.com/FOMO_rush) > **Metrics:** 81 likes · 0 retweets · 17 comments · 2.9K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FOMO_rush/status/2089379106165055808](https://x.com/FOMO_rush/status/2089379106165055808) > > "We will break FOMO 3D record by 90 days. Only on unstoppable @solana" ### Post #17 by @0xAbhiP > **Author:** [@0xAbhiP](https://x.com/0xAbhiP) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAbhiP/status/2089680460368773217](https://x.com/0xAbhiP/status/2089680460368773217) > > "keep going until you make them look wrong" ### Post #18 by @Cryptobaofu > **Author:** [@Cryptobaofu](https://x.com/Cryptobaofu) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 31 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptobaofu/status/2089678900146430407](https://x.com/Cryptobaofu/status/2089678900146430407) > > "很多人把 KiiChain 单纯当成又一条RWA公链，但其实它的逻辑完全不一样。 它不是先造链再找故事，团队先在拉美跑通了真实B端跨境支付业务，见过新兴市场跨境转账各种痛点之后，才搭建这条链用来解决现实的资金流转问题。" ### Post #19 by @chainspect_app > **Author:** [@chainspect_app](https://x.com/chainspect_app) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 710 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainspect_app/status/2089652418250260737](https://x.com/chainspect_app/status/2089652418250260737) > > "Who's gaining momentum today? Today's biggest activity gainers on Chainspect: @SeiNetwork surges +70% @etherlink climbs +56% @tezos Ecosystem rises +52% All three networks grew activity by more than 50% in a single day" ### Post #20 by @OnChainHoodies > **Author:** [@OnChainHoodies](https://x.com/OnChainHoodies) > **Metrics:** 59 likes · 21 retweets · 15 comments · 1.2K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OnChainHoodies/status/2089669766487163053](https://x.com/OnChainHoodies/status/2089669766487163053) > **Visual Context:** A pixelated neon-green promotional graphic announces the "$OCH LAUNCH" today at 17:00 UTC, featuring the OnChainHoodies (OCH) circular logo with a cross-currency symbol, and reinforcing the post's security message "VERIFY FIRST. TRANSACT SECOND" alongside reminders to use only official contract, market, and links. > > "TODAY - 17:00 UTC // $OCH ENTERS THE HOOD OCH/ETH market → live Hoodie TBA distributions → begin Community Fund distribution → follows Hood rule for today: verify first, transact second. Official contract. Official market. Official links. Only from the Hood." ### Post #21 by @Donaxbt > **Author:** [@Donaxbt](https://x.com/Donaxbt) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Donaxbt/status/2089678973538099267](https://x.com/Donaxbt/status/2089678973538099267) > **Visual Context:** The image displays a risk-reward chart for Bittensor (TAO) cryptocurrency trades at different quantities (1, 10, 100, and 1,000 TAO), showing potential losses ranging from $58 to $58K and potential profits ranging from $2.8K to $2.8M based on a $135 stop loss and $3,000 take profit. The chart visually supports the post's suggestion that 100 TAO offers an attractive risk-reward ratio, with a $5.8K potential risk for a $281K potential gain. > > "Here’s a clean risk reward ratio for buying (1, 10, 100, 1000) $TAO today with a stop loss @ $135 and a take profit @ $3000 100 TAO seems like a sweet spot, you risk $5.8k for $281k" ### Post #22 by @Dany_Crypto1 > **Author:** [@Dany_Crypto1](https://x.com/Dany_Crypto1) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dany_Crypto1/status/2089677410879127741](https://x.com/Dany_Crypto1/status/2089677410879127741) > > "Blnk is still on my radar" ### Post #23 by @stambouli_o1 > **Author:** [@stambouli_o1](https://x.com/stambouli_o1) > **Metrics:** 633 likes · 87 retweets · 57 comments · 84.9K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stambouli_o1/status/2089576920908234799](https://x.com/stambouli_o1/status/2089576920908234799) > **Visual Context:** The image shows the "Create a token" page on Launchlab, displaying token configuration fields including Token Name, Token Symbol, Pair token set to ETH, Description, Links/Socials, and Launch options. This relates to the post because it shows the platform's token launch interface, highlighting the change to remove vesting and allocations from the launchpad features. > > "We’ve heard your concerns and @o1_exchange Launchpad launch.o1.exchange will no longer feature vesting and allocations. Vesting and allocations were initially introduced as unique B20 features. However, we’ve heard your concerns about these features being heavily misused" ### Post #24 by @CoinMarketCap > **Author:** [@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 17.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2089679016433238102](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2089679016433238102) > **Visual Context:** A white mechanical keyboard with blue accent keys sits on a black mousepad, accompanied by a red earbuds case. > > "Love seeing the CMC keyboard on your desk! Congrats on winning, and thanks for sharing it with everyone! Now every time you need a little encouragement, just smash HODL" ### Post #25 by @cryptoshibs > **Author:** [@cryptoshibs](https://x.com/cryptoshibs) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 489 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptoshibs/status/2089656174211973130](https://x.com/cryptoshibs/status/2089656174211973130) > **Visual Context:** The image shows a TradingView chart of the OTHERS/BTC pair (cryptocurrency market cap excluding Bitcoin, against Bitcoin) on a 1-month timeframe, with technical analysis suggesting an impending "Altseason" in 2026 and a projected 321.23% breakout rally from a current level of 0.12-0.13. This technical setup supports the post's claim that altcoins like $SHIB are about to explode, as the OTHERS/BTC breakout from its long-term downtrend historically signals the start of major altcoin seasons (like those in 2017 and 2021). > > "Shiba Will Start Altcoinseason $SHIB Awakening Will Be Epic Altcoins About To Explode Soon. GET READY 11:11 It’s Done." ### Post #26 by @mobyagent > **Author:** [@mobyagent](https://x.com/mobyagent) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 2.8K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mobyagent/status/2089679014214479950](https://x.com/mobyagent/status/2089679014214479950) > > "$QENIS is up 44x since trending on Moby. First spotted at 72K MC, with whales, KOLs and top traders all showing up live in the feed. This is what reading the chain looks like: you see who's in before the crowd does. Only on Moby" ### Post #27 by @SergiTugas > **Author:** [@SergiTugas](https://x.com/SergiTugas) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 81 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SergiTugas/status/2089676640586535401](https://x.com/SergiTugas/status/2089676640586535401) > > "Gm! Say it back! That's the nº 2 physical piece, showing how it's linked to @opensea via an NFC chip Working on the final product details Each piece will increase in value and will be protected by a signed contract Hope you guys like it" ### Post #28 by @hongyi88 > **Author:** [@hongyi88](https://x.com/hongyi88) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 39 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hongyi88/status/2089674696451055936](https://x.com/hongyi88/status/2089674696451055936) > **Visual Context:** A promotional banner for Bitget Fan Club features people sitting on rising bar charts with text reading '粉丝故事' and '参与瓜分 50,000 USDT', alongside Bitcoin coins and a transparent bull statue. > > "我每天都在使用Bitget，谈谈我的 Bitget 成长故事 从一开始只把 Bitget 当作交易平台，到现在每天都会打开看看，我对它的感受，已经慢慢从“用工具”变成了“建立自己的资产管理习惯”。 最让我印象深的是 Bitget 上的 PoolX。 平时持有 ETH、BTC 等主流币时，不只是放在那里等待行情，也可以通过 PoolX" ### Post #29 by @hylo_so > **Author:** [@hylo_so](https://x.com/hylo_so) > **Metrics:** 29 likes · 5 retweets · 6 comments · 1.4K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hylo_so/status/2089674156275085381](https://x.com/hylo_so/status/2089674156275085381) > > "The Home of 3x Leveraged Tokens across global markets is being built. Solana’s win in spot trading is no secret. Hylo brings this forward with leverage that feels like spot. xEverything." ### Post #30 by @enshielada > **Author:** [@enshielada](https://x.com/enshielada) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 79 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/enshielada/status/2089679225985073455](https://x.com/enshielada/status/2089679225985073455) > > "life saw me winning on my memecoin trades these past few days so it decided to nerf me with bad weather and unstable internet what did i miss while i was offline?" --- ## Contributing Accounts - `@0x325000` (https://x.com/0x325000) - `@MuffinDannyH` (https://x.com/MuffinDannyH) - `@KillaXBT` (https://x.com/KillaXBT) - `@BitcoinNewsCom` (https://x.com/BitcoinNewsCom) - `@xzkevs` (https://x.com/xzkevs) - `@Crypto__Coop` (https://x.com/Crypto__Coop) - `@whale_alert` (https://x.com/whale_alert) - `@crypto_banter` (https://x.com/crypto_banter) - `@TheMoonShow` (https://x.com/TheMoonShow) - `@SujalJethwani` (https://x.com/SujalJethwani) - `@CRYPTOWORLvt` (https://x.com/CRYPTOWORLvt) - `@hongyi88` (https://x.com/hongyi88) - `@drarjantit` (https://x.com/drarjantit) - `@CoinmatomeNews` (https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews) - `@AssetMarketCap` (https://x.com/AssetMarketCap) - `@Tabraizshams12` (https://x.com/Tabraizshams12) - `@0x_Donatello` (https://x.com/0x_Donatello) - `@Tinweb_3` (https://x.com/Tinweb_3) - `@DiarioBitcoin` (https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin) - `@deepwebkripto` (https://x.com/deepwebkripto) - `@manganacrypto` (https://x.com/manganacrypto) - `@reddit` (https://x.com/reddit) - `@CryptoPatel` (https://x.com/CryptoPatel) - `@sai0xgen` (https://x.com/sai0xgen) - `@digishahed` (https://x.com/digishahed) - `@blckchaindaily` (https://x.com/blckchaindaily)