# Crypto Social Intelligence Briefing — 2026-08-18 18:30 UTC

> **Timestamp:** 2026-08-18 18:30 UTC (2026-08-18T18:30:00Z)  
> **Source:** Context Pilot / CryptiTalk 10-Minute Intelligence Pipeline  
> **HTML URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto  
> **Markdown URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto.md  

> **Treemap Image:** https://storage.googleapis.com/crypti-cdn/summary_images/heatmap/2026/08/18/c8e4ede1-b6f3-41e8-8e33-80a2eb5ae41f.png  


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## Executive Summary

10-minute snapshot tracking 120 crypto symbols. 59 tokens spiking/trending up, 39 cooling/fading, and 22 holding stable.


## Key Statistics
- **Total Monitored Assets:** 120
- **Spike / Trending Up:** 59
- **Cooling Down / Fading:** 39
- **Stable:** 22

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## Trending Assets & Social Momentum
| # | Symbol | Status | Drill-Down Markdown Link |
|---|---|---|---|

| 1 | **$EVO** | `Sudden Spike` | [View $EVO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/EVO.md) |

| 2 | **$GHOST** | `Sudden Spike` | [View $GHOST Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/GHOST.md) |

| 3 | **$STARK** | `Sudden Spike` | [View $STARK Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/STARK.md) |

| 4 | **$OMB** | `Sudden Spike` | [View $OMB Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/OMB.md) |

| 5 | **$PUPS** | `Sudden Spike` | [View $PUPS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PUPS.md) |

| 6 | **$WATSNY** | `Sudden Spike` | [View $WATSNY Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/WATSNY.md) |

| 7 | **$KERMIT** | `Sudden Spike` | [View $KERMIT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/KERMIT.md) |

| 8 | **$BASECAT** | `Heating Up` | [View $BASECAT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/BASECAT.md) |

| 9 | **$VET** | `Heating Up` | [View $VET Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/VET.md) |

| 10 | **$SORSA** | `Heating Up` | [View $SORSA Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SORSA.md) |

| 11 | **$APU** | `Heating Up` | [View $APU Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/APU.md) |

| 12 | **$XMR** | `Heating Up` | [View $XMR Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/XMR.md) |

| 13 | **$MSTR** | `Heating Up` | [View $MSTR Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/MSTR.md) |

| 14 | **$MARSCOIN** | `Heating Up` | [View $MARSCOIN Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/MARSCOIN.md) |

| 15 | **$VVV** | `Heating Up` | [View $VVV Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/VVV.md) |

| 16 | **$STRC** | `Heating Up` | [View $STRC Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/STRC.md) |

| 17 | **$EMINAS** | `Heating Up` | [View $EMINAS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/EMINAS.md) |

| 18 | **$RISEX** | `Heating Up` | [View $RISEX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/RISEX.md) |

| 19 | **$XDC** | `Heating Up` | [View $XDC Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/XDC.md) |

| 20 | **$LAYOOO** | `Heating Up` | [View $LAYOOO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/LAYOOO.md) |

| 21 | **$ONRE** | `Heating Up` | [View $ONRE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ONRE.md) |

| 22 | **$FOMO** | `Heating Up` | [View $FOMO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/FOMO.md) |

| 23 | **$LMAO** | `Trending Up` | [View $LMAO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/LMAO.md) |

| 24 | **$USDC** | `Trending Up` | [View $USDC Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/USDC.md) |

| 25 | **$XCH** | `Trending Up` | [View $XCH Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/XCH.md) |

| 26 | **$NEAR** | `Trending Up` | [View $NEAR Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/NEAR.md) |

| 27 | **$QUAI** | `Trending Up` | [View $QUAI Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/QUAI.md) |

| 28 | **$DAO** | `Trending Up` | [View $DAO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/DAO.md) |

| 29 | **$LTC** | `Trending Up` | [View $LTC Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/LTC.md) |

| 30 | **$GMX** | `Trending Up` | [View $GMX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/GMX.md) |

| 31 | **$ANSEM** | `Trending Up` | [View $ANSEM Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ANSEM.md) |

| 32 | **$BASE** | `Trending Up` | [View $BASE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/BASE.md) |

| 33 | **$SNDK** | `Trending Up` | [View $SNDK Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SNDK.md) |

| 34 | **$SEI** | `Trending Up` | [View $SEI Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SEI.md) |

| 35 | **$DOG** | `Trending Up` | [View $DOG Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/DOG.md) |

| 36 | **$TROLL** | `Trending Up` | [View $TROLL Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/TROLL.md) |

| 37 | **$RWA** | `Trending Up` | [View $RWA Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/RWA.md) |

| 38 | **$KAITO** | `Trending Up` | [View $KAITO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/KAITO.md) |

| 39 | **$PUMP** | `Trending Up` | [View $PUMP Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PUMP.md) |

| 40 | **$POL** | `Trending Up` | [View $POL Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/POL.md) |

| 41 | **$NEO** | `Trending Up` | [View $NEO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/NEO.md) |

| 42 | **$ZEC** | `Trending Up` | [View $ZEC Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ZEC.md) |

| 43 | **$IMX** | `Trending Up` | [View $IMX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/IMX.md) |

| 44 | **$ADA** | `Trending Up` | [View $ADA Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ADA.md) |

| 45 | **$FLOW** | `Trending Up` | [View $FLOW Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/FLOW.md) |

| 46 | **$LINERA** | `Trending Up` | [View $LINERA Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/LINERA.md) |

| 47 | **$ETH** | `Trending Up` | [View $ETH Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ETH.md) |

| 48 | **$XTZ** | `Trending Up` | [View $XTZ Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/XTZ.md) |

| 49 | **$GTD** | `Trending Up` | [View $GTD Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/GTD.md) |

| 50 | **$ICP** | `Trending Up` | [View $ICP Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ICP.md) |

| 51 | **$REKT** | `Trending Up` | [View $REKT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/REKT.md) |

| 52 | **$IMD** | `Trending Up` | [View $IMD Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/IMD.md) |

| 53 | **$TON** | `Trending Up` | [View $TON Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/TON.md) |

| 54 | **$MATIC** | `Trending Up` | [View $MATIC Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/MATIC.md) |

| 55 | **$TAO** | `Trending Up` | [View $TAO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/TAO.md) |

| 56 | **$HYPE** | `Trending Up` | [View $HYPE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/HYPE.md) |

| 57 | **$SHIB** | `Trending Up` | [View $SHIB Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SHIB.md) |

| 58 | **$FTM** | `Trending Up` | [View $FTM Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/FTM.md) |

| 59 | **$PENGU** | `Stable` | [View $PENGU Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PENGU.md) |

| 60 | **$X402** | `Trending Up` | [View $X402 Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/X402.md) |

| 61 | **$GENERAL_CRYPTO** | `Stable` | [View $GENERAL_CRYPTO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/GENERAL_CRYPTO.md) |

| 62 | **$BTC** | `Stable` | [View $BTC Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/BTC.md) |

| 63 | **$HBAR** | `Stable` | [View $HBAR Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/HBAR.md) |

| 64 | **$SUI** | `Stable` | [View $SUI Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SUI.md) |

| 65 | **$TRX** | `Stable` | [View $TRX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/TRX.md) |

| 66 | **$BDX** | `Stable` | [View $BDX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/BDX.md) |

| 67 | **$APE** | `Stable` | [View $APE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/APE.md) |

| 68 | **$DOGE** | `Stable` | [View $DOGE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/DOGE.md) |

| 69 | **$CLAWD** | `Stable` | [View $CLAWD Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/CLAWD.md) |

| 70 | **$SOL** | `Stable` | [View $SOL Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SOL.md) |

| 71 | **$PI** | `Stable` | [View $PI Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PI.md) |

| 72 | **$AVAX** | `Stable` | [View $AVAX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/AVAX.md) |

| 73 | **$INJ** | `Stable` | [View $INJ Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/INJ.md) |

| 74 | **$NOTHING** | `Stable` | [View $NOTHING Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/NOTHING.md) |

| 75 | **$KET** | `Stable` | [View $KET Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/KET.md) |

| 76 | **$XRP** | `Stable` | [View $XRP Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/XRP.md) |

| 77 | **$SPX** | `Stable` | [View $SPX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SPX.md) |

| 78 | **$NFT** | `Stable` | [View $NFT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/NFT.md) |

| 79 | **$LDO** | `Stable` | [View $LDO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/LDO.md) |

| 80 | **$XLM** | `Cooling Down` | [View $XLM Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/XLM.md) |

| 81 | **$STONK** | `Stable` | [View $STONK Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/STONK.md) |

| 82 | **$AAVE** | `Stable` | [View $AAVE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/AAVE.md) |

| 83 | **$DOT** | `Cooling Down` | [View $DOT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/DOT.md) |

| 84 | **$PEPE** | `Cooling Down` | [View $PEPE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PEPE.md) |

| 85 | **$PLI** | `Cooling Down` | [View $PLI Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PLI.md) |

| 86 | **$SOLANA** | `Cooling Down` | [View $SOLANA Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SOLANA.md) |

| 87 | **$AAALEXHL** | `Cooling Down` | [View $AAALEXHL Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/AAALEXHL.md) |

| 88 | **$GRAM** | `Cooling Down` | [View $GRAM Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/GRAM.md) |

| 89 | **$BONK** | `Cooling Down` | [View $BONK Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/BONK.md) |

| 90 | **$VIRTUAL** | `Cooling Down` | [View $VIRTUAL Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/VIRTUAL.md) |

| 91 | **$LIT** | `Cooling Down` | [View $LIT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/LIT.md) |

| 92 | **$ORVX** | `Cooling Down` | [View $ORVX Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ORVX.md) |

| 93 | **$ALON** | `Cooling Down` | [View $ALON Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ALON.md) |

| 94 | **$CATE** | `Cooling Down` | [View $CATE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/CATE.md) |

| 95 | **$TURTLE** | `Cooling Down` | [View $TURTLE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/TURTLE.md) |

| 96 | **$PUDGY** | `Cooling Down` | [View $PUDGY Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PUDGY.md) |

| 97 | **$USDT** | `Cooling Down` | [View $USDT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/USDT.md) |

| 98 | **$CETS** | `Cooling Down` | [View $CETS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/CETS.md) |

| 99 | **$AI** | `Cooling Down` | [View $AI Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/AI.md) |

| 100 | **$WETH** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $WETH Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/WETH.md) |

| 101 | **$NULS** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $NULS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/NULS.md) |

| 102 | **$PUNKS** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $PUNKS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PUNKS.md) |

| 103 | **$SILV** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $SILV Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SILV.md) |

| 104 | **$DEGODS** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $DEGODS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/DEGODS.md) |

| 105 | **$ETHOS** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $ETHOS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ETHOS.md) |

| 106 | **$RARE** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $RARE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/RARE.md) |

| 107 | **$ONE** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $ONE Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ONE.md) |

| 108 | **$HEYANON** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $HEYANON Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/HEYANON.md) |

| 109 | **$RUECAT** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $RUECAT Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/RUECAT.md) |

| 110 | **$OSMO** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $OSMO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/OSMO.md) |

| 111 | **$BLOKS** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $BLOKS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/BLOKS.md) |

| 112 | **$GRAB** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $GRAB Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/GRAB.md) |

| 113 | **$SHDW** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $SHDW Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SHDW.md) |

| 114 | **$MESSY** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $MESSY Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/MESSY.md) |

| 115 | **$DENG** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $DENG Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/DENG.md) |

| 116 | **$DENGS** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $DENGS Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/DENGS.md) |

| 117 | **$ZVKO** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $ZVKO Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/ZVKO.md) |

| 118 | **$RACKET** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $RACKET Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/RACKET.md) |

| 119 | **$SNRK** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $SNRK Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SNRK.md) |

| 120 | **$KR200** | `Fading Quickly` | [View $KR200 Intel](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/KR200.md) |


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## Top Narratives & Topic Summaries

### $BASECAT
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 107 likes, 11285 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 36, Retweets: 21, Likes: 107, Impressions: 11285
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $BASECAT Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/BASECAT.md)


### $SORSA
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 46 likes, 190 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 50, Retweets: 1, Likes: 46, Impressions: 190
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $SORSA Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/SORSA.md)


### $VET
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 17 likes, 1937 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 14, Retweets: 1, Likes: 17, Impressions: 1937
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $VET Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/VET.md)


### $KERMIT
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 32 likes, 1482 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 9, Retweets: 1, Likes: 32, Impressions: 1482
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $KERMIT Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/KERMIT.md)


### $PUPS
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 31 likes, 766 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 4, Retweets: 7, Likes: 31, Impressions: 766
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $PUPS Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/PUPS.md)


### $OMB
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 28 likes, 329 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 6, Retweets: 2, Likes: 28, Impressions: 329
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $OMB Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/OMB.md)


### $GHOST
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 15 likes, 82 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 8, Retweets: 0, Likes: 15, Impressions: 82
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $GHOST Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/GHOST.md)


### $STARK
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 9 likes, 180 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 1, Retweets: 3, Likes: 9, Impressions: 180
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $STARK Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/STARK.md)


### $EVO
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 0 likes, 34 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 0, Retweets: 0, Likes: 0, Impressions: 34
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $EVO Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/EVO.md)


### $WATSNY
- **Engagement:** 1 posts, 0 likes, 5 impressions
- **Summary:** Total Engagement - Comments: 0, Retweets: 0, Likes: 0, Impressions: 5
- **Drill-Down:** [Detailed $WATSNY Report](https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-30/crypto/WATSNY.md)