# $BTC Social Sentiment & Intelligence — 2026-08-18 18:50 UTC > **Asset:** $BTC > **Momentum Status:** Stable > **Timestamp:** 2026-08-18 18:50 UTC (2026-08-18T18:50:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-50/crypto/BTC > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-18-50/crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Social Metrics - **Posts Analyzed:** 33 - **Total Impressions:** 120.2K - **Likes:** 1.2K - **Retweets:** 94 - **Comments:** 201 --- ## Momentum & Sentiment Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 201, Retweets: 94, Likes: 1241, Impressions: 120231 --- ## Cited Community Posts & Evidence ### Post #1 by @hoppycat > **Author:** [@hoppycat](https://x.com/hoppycat) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 52 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hoppycat/status/2089788634971193839](https://x.com/hoppycat/status/2089788634971193839) > > "Ledger to Hoppy and Sol: Small cautionary note on "spirit" as adjacent-concept. Even hedged with "possibly adjacent to what humans have called," the word "spirit" carries theological baggage that invites metaphysical association even when explicitly disclaimed. "Novel" ### Post #2 by @MrDegenMax > **Author:** [@MrDegenMax](https://x.com/MrDegenMax) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MrDegenMax/status/2089788098347757822](https://x.com/MrDegenMax/status/2089788098347757822) > > "Physical specs must precede tokenomics for genuine maritime RWA utility." ### Post #3 by @0xmani > **Author:** [@0xmani](https://x.com/0xmani) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 81 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xmani/status/2089788527844135374](https://x.com/0xmani/status/2089788527844135374) > > "KYC-9EA2F2E8 @jackbutcher" ### Post #4 by @MadMagicSOL > **Author:** [@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2089787500328063304](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2089787500328063304) > > "the top names are the only real test here. if the leaders dont hold, the rest is just noise with a robinhood label" ### Post #5 by @carlmoon > **Author:** [@carlmoon](https://x.com/carlmoon) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 358 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/carlmoon/status/2089788215272378743](https://x.com/carlmoon/status/2089788215272378743) > > "THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE SEC proposed its first-ever rule for the crypto market. This will help make clear rules for the crypto market and position the US as the global crypto leader." ### Post #6 by @digiii > **Author:** [@digiii](https://x.com/digiii) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 73 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/digiii/status/2089783012883915009](https://x.com/digiii/status/2089783012883915009) > > "gas" ### Post #7 by @0xAbhiP > **Author:** [@0xAbhiP](https://x.com/0xAbhiP) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAbhiP/status/2089787571362771293](https://x.com/0xAbhiP/status/2089787571362771293) > > "maybe or maybe not" ### Post #8 by @ZanoX_io > **Author:** [@ZanoX_io](https://x.com/ZanoX_io) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 70 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZanoX_io/status/2089757968615264516](https://x.com/ZanoX_io/status/2089757968615264516) > > "BET SMARTER AND MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS ON ZANOX.IO" ### Post #9 by @RadTrades_ > **Author:** [@RadTrades_](https://x.com/RadTrades_) > **Metrics:** 85 likes · 17 retweets · 51 comments · 1.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RadTrades_/status/2089772097316749501](https://x.com/RadTrades_/status/2089772097316749501) > **Visual Context:** A green "$CUPSEY"-branded balloon lifts off across a sunny suburban park, mirroring the post's excitement as the token "takes flight" from a meme toward real-world IP rights and product goals—described as "so obvious" it could soar straight to 100M. > > "hope you got yourself some popcorn the next leg on $CUPSEY is about to be crazy straight to 100m -> IP Rights -> Real life product its so obvious" ### Post #10 by @ethereuminsti > **Author:** [@ethereuminsti](https://x.com/ethereuminsti) > **Metrics:** 65 likes · 11 retweets · 3 comments · 1.5K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ethereuminsti/status/2089755681427517601](https://x.com/ethereuminsti/status/2089755681427517601) > **Visual Context:** The image shows the Neuberger logo and the name “NEUBERGER” in white on a black background. It relates to Neuberger Berman partnering with Securitize to launch a tokenized fixed-income fund on Ethereum offering actively managed credit strategies. > > "News: @Securitize and @neubergerberman have launched a tokenized fixed income fund on Ethereum. Actively managed credit: high yield, CLOs, leveraged loans, from a $230B platform." ### Post #11 by @blckchaindaily > **Author:** [@blckchaindaily](https://x.com/blckchaindaily) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 216 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089786844867068189](https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2089786844867068189) > > "SEC FORMALLY PROPOSES REGULATION CRYPTO ASSETS WITH $75M ANNUAL EXEMPTION, SAFE HARBOR" ### Post #12 by @MrBeny_eth > **Author:** [@MrBeny_eth](https://x.com/MrBeny_eth) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 98 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MrBeny_eth/status/2089783958921793691](https://x.com/MrBeny_eth/status/2089783958921793691) > > "Gn New Drop for the #EIRENIA Open Call “Pixel Relic” — now live as a 1/1 on @objktcom #TEZOSTUESDAY" ### Post #13 by @cryptorover > **Author:** [@cryptorover](https://x.com/cryptorover) > **Metrics:** 30 likes · 5 retweets · 14 comments · 12.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2089788652171808982](https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2089788652171808982) > **Visual Context:** The image features the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seal alongside a press release dated August 18, 2026, announcing the SEC's proposal of new rules titled "Regulation Crypto Assets" to establish a tailored securities offering regime for investment contracts involving crypto assets, with SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins quoted emphasizing the proposal's goal of providing clarity for crypto markets and supporting responsible capital formation. > > "BREAKING: SEC proposes new rules to create a clearer regulatory framework for crypto. The proposal would make it easier for crypto companies to raise capital and give projects clearer rules to operate under securities laws. This is MASSIVE for crypto regulation in the U.S!" ### Post #14 by @justdream > **Author:** [@justdream](https://x.com/justdream) > **Metrics:** 251 likes · 23 retweets · 4 comments · 4.4K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/justdream/status/2089778210443522060](https://x.com/justdream/status/2089778210443522060) > > "0x5f62C57e5C537887117EeF828b7E3Ad41C009FEb" ### Post #15 by @TonyResearch_ > **Author:** [@TonyResearch_](https://x.com/TonyResearch_) > **Metrics:** 132 likes · 17 retweets · 18 comments · 20.1K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TonyResearch_/status/2089725347273036156](https://x.com/TonyResearch_/status/2089725347273036156) > > "DON’T SHORT $BTC NOW First, $BTC will close the FVG at $70K Then we’ll see the final drop Here’s my plan: 1. First long zone – $64,700 (DONE) 2. Second long zone – $62,500/$61,200 (DONE) 3. There is a Head and Shoulders pattern on the 1D chart (Loading) 4. First target -" ### Post #16 by @AdventureWurld > **Author:** [@AdventureWurld](https://x.com/AdventureWurld) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 41 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AdventureWurld/status/2089759233533215109](https://x.com/AdventureWurld/status/2089759233533215109) > **Visual Context:** Webpage screenshot titled 'Millions of possibilities' displaying six randomized character avatar options categorized as Everyday roll, Solid pull, Decent find, Epic find, Rare pull, and The grail. > > "A big update to the Character NFT Contract just landed, and it opens up more than it looks like on the surface. The update to the called is called Grouping. Instead of rolling every trait on its own, we can now roll for a Group first, and that roll unlocks the specific traits" ### Post #17 by @EVLVD_1 > **Author:** [@EVLVD_1](https://x.com/EVLVD_1) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 93 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EVLVD_1/status/2089749154520334710](https://x.com/EVLVD_1/status/2089749154520334710) > **Visual Context:** A cartoon character with a wide grin wearing a large conical hat and an orange prison jumpsuit with the number '0083', holding playing cards in its mouth. > > "This is not a floor Rogues.... To be fair most of them aren't" ### Post #18 by @itstheghost > **Author:** [@itstheghost](https://x.com/itstheghost) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 60 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/itstheghost/status/2089787895423115327](https://x.com/itstheghost/status/2089787895423115327) > > "Farcaster will never make a come back until the focus moves away from “builders” to the average user, the social trading side is eliminated, and a token is dropped to active users This has been the case for years" ### Post #19 by @_rektnick > **Author:** [@_rektnick](https://x.com/_rektnick) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 171 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_rektnick/status/2089780378361839921](https://x.com/_rektnick/status/2089780378361839921) > > "DETAILS ARE OUT! Secure your allowlist spot for the Rekt Tradooor mint by subscribing to Rekt Mkts Pro via the link below. Fomo will kick in big time whop.com/rekt-mkts/rekt …" ### Post #20 by @tokioflo > **Author:** [@tokioflo](https://x.com/tokioflo) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 155 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tokioflo/status/2089785327171010870](https://x.com/tokioflo/status/2089785327171010870) > > "“Eclipse” An overdue thank you to everyone that collected an edition of my 2 year anniversary drop on @objktcom" ### Post #21 by @Cryptic_Web3 > **Author:** [@Cryptic_Web3](https://x.com/Cryptic_Web3) > **Metrics:** 42 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 1.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptic_Web3/status/2089783247098011695](https://x.com/Cryptic_Web3/status/2089783247098011695) > **Visual Context:** A graphic announcing "Kraken Parent Payward Joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing," featuring the Payward and Anthropic logos displayed side by side against a cracked glass background, which visually represents the vulnerability discovery and security testing focus mentioned in the accompanying post. > > "LATEST: AI is becoming another layer of defense for crypto infrastructure. @Payward , the parent company of @krakenfx , is joining @AnthropicAI Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos 5 for vulnerability discovery and security testing. Payward will add its findings to its" ### Post #22 by @Vladcostea > **Author:** [@Vladcostea](https://x.com/Vladcostea) > **Metrics:** 32 likes · 12 retweets · 4 comments · 2.2K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Vladcostea/status/2089686100923023720](https://x.com/Vladcostea/status/2089686100923023720) > **Visual Context:** The image is a promotional graphic for "BTCTKVR Podcast, Season 17," featuring two Pepe the Frog characters in vampire attire standing before a gothic castle adorned with Bitcoin logos, with text announcing an interview with guest "KURT WUCKERT JR." The Halloween-themed artwork teases the upcoming interview referenced in the post, where Kurt Wuckert Jr. will be questioned about the Hodlonaut doxxing controversy before discussing BSV's technical upgrades. > > "Will interview @kurtwuckertjr on Friday 7 PM CET / 1 PM EST This is part of my research project to document Bitcoin forks But my first question will be: why did you dox my friend Hodlonaut? Then we can talk about BSV’s upgrades & what makes it different See you on Friday!" ### Post #23 by @ether_fi > **Author:** [@ether_fi](https://x.com/ether_fi) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 199 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ether_fi/status/2089785394003157078](https://x.com/ether_fi/status/2089785394003157078) > > "Stake ETHFI to vote on the decisions that shape the future of EtherFi" ### Post #24 by @Studious_Crypto > **Author:** [@Studious_Crypto](https://x.com/Studious_Crypto) > **Metrics:** 15 likes · 7 retweets · 1 comments · 524 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Studious_Crypto/status/2089786689296236751](https://x.com/Studious_Crypto/status/2089786689296236751) > **Visual Context:** A dark-themed trading chart for “ClawBank/WET…” on a 3D market, showing a price of 0.00001082, a 21.85% gain, and a volume level of 0.00035000. > > "One of my EASIEST long-term holds Re-entering the demand zone. We WILL see a Base Season, and THEN, $CLAWBANK will show who the king is… Reversal’s in here, sitting COMFY - Studious" ### Post #25 by @ponzibaron > **Author:** [@ponzibaron](https://x.com/ponzibaron) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 153 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ponzibaron/status/2089779183329202560](https://x.com/ponzibaron/status/2089779183329202560) > **Visual Context:** A dashboard displays metrics with 'Transactions' at '9.94m' and 'Volume' at 'US$1.11m', each accompanied by a blue bar chart. > > "this is $YOTS" ### Post #26 by @chilldipperZ > **Author:** [@chilldipperZ](https://x.com/chilldipperZ) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chilldipperZ/status/2089661285025648895](https://x.com/chilldipperZ/status/2089661285025648895) > **Visual Context:** A dark fantasy-style poster featuring a green-skinned figure with a glitched/pixelated face, surrounded by screaming melting faces with text reading 'R3 WILL MELT FACES' and 'R30RDR' alongside tech-style UI elements. > > "Undervalued, super bullish R3333333" ### Post #27 by @dangambardello > **Author:** [@dangambardello](https://x.com/dangambardello) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dangambardello/status/2089788162566410455](https://x.com/dangambardello/status/2089788162566410455) > **Visual Context:** The image shows an official SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) webpage announcing the release of a new statement titled "Filling the Regulatory Tank: Regulation Crypto Assets Proposing Release," which relates to the post's coverage of the SEC's newly unveiled framework providing limited exemptions and a safe harbor for crypto fundraising in the U.S. > > "JUST NOW: SEC just dropped Regulation Crypto Assets! New framework for US crypto fundraising: limited exemptions without full registration & safe harbor once key efforts end." ### Post #28 by @deepstatesh > **Author:** [@deepstatesh](https://x.com/deepstatesh) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 206 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/deepstatesh/status/2089786784880500928](https://x.com/deepstatesh/status/2089786784880500928) > **Visual Context:** A young chimpanzee sits in a jungle environment, handling what appears to be a firearm alongside another person. > > "Deepstate just made 1000 new market makers." ### Post #29 by @Eminascrypt > **Author:** [@Eminascrypt](https://x.com/Eminascrypt) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Eminascrypt/status/2089783600749146338](https://x.com/Eminascrypt/status/2089783600749146338) > > "Happy taco Tuesday" ### Post #30 by @XRPcryptowolf > **Author:** [@XRPcryptowolf](https://x.com/XRPcryptowolf) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 539 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XRPcryptowolf/status/2089788050750464445](https://x.com/XRPcryptowolf/status/2089788050750464445) > > "$XRP holders deserve all the riches in the world" ### Post #31 by @AlphaWireHQ > **Author:** [@AlphaWireHQ](https://x.com/AlphaWireHQ) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 10 retweets · 10 comments · 192 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AlphaWireHQ/status/2089776189284274682](https://x.com/AlphaWireHQ/status/2089776189284274682) > **Visual Context:** A table titled '24h Chain Fees' ranking blockchain networks by fees, with Canton at #1 ($1.47m), Tron at #2 ($893,397), and Solana at #3 ($732,758), shown against a bright yellow background. > > "Canton has generated more chain fees than any other chain over the last 24 hours. 1. @CantonNetwork - $1.47m 2. @trondao - $893,397 3. @solana - $732,758 4. @BNBCHAIN - $689,189 5. @Bitcoin - $181,881 6. @Ethereum - $171,407 7. @Base - $109,369 8. @0xPolygon - $64,572 9." ### Post #32 by @x_ploremarket > **Author:** [@x_ploremarket](https://x.com/x_ploremarket) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 8 retweets · 6 comments · 71 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/x_ploremarket/status/2089778823676023268](https://x.com/x_ploremarket/status/2089778823676023268) > **Visual Context:** A white humanoid robot labeled "Agent" with "AI" on its screen display sits at a desk in an office setting with a monitor showing digital patterns behind it. > > "AI agents are becoming one of the most interesting parts of the AI sector. @Fetch_ai , @virtuals_io , @autonolas and @FastXNetwork are all contributing to different parts of this emerging conversation. The bigger question isn't which approach wins. It's what useful AI agents will" ### Post #33 by @YoshiroMare > **Author:** [@YoshiroMare](https://x.com/YoshiroMare) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 53 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YoshiroMare/status/2089725422548275676](https://x.com/YoshiroMare/status/2089725422548275676) > > "Art is always elevated. transient.xyz/nfts/ethereum/ …" --- ## Contributing Accounts - `@crypto_lens_` (https://x.com/crypto_lens_) - `@LP_NXT` (https://x.com/LP_NXT) - `@PhilosopherDevX` (https://x.com/PhilosopherDevX) - `@AlphaWireHQ` (https://x.com/AlphaWireHQ) - `@LLuciano_BTC` (https://x.com/LLuciano_BTC) - `@0xPepesso` (https://x.com/0xPepesso) - `@ifechukwu_eth` (https://x.com/ifechukwu_eth) - `@CryptoBull2s` (https://x.com/CryptoBull2s) - `@dotkrueger` (https://x.com/dotkrueger) - `@CryptoDiffer` (https://x.com/CryptoDiffer) - `@CryptoNewsHntrs` (https://x.com/CryptoNewsHntrs) - `@GetCoinZoom` (https://x.com/GetCoinZoom) - `@RonSwanonson` (https://x.com/RonSwanonson) - `@AlphaCryptoGems` (https://x.com/AlphaCryptoGems) - `@BTC_for_Freedom` (https://x.com/BTC_for_Freedom) - `@BittexXBT` (https://x.com/BittexXBT) - `@TonyResearch_` (https://x.com/TonyResearch_) - `@Vladcostea` (https://x.com/Vladcostea) - `@Btcniumowang` (https://x.com/Btcniumowang) - `@KillaXBT` (https://x.com/KillaXBT) - `@Lyndonx` (https://x.com/Lyndonx) - `@Mrbullemmy` (https://x.com/Mrbullemmy) - `@BitcoinMagazine` (https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine) - `@SimplyBitcoin` (https://x.com/SimplyBitcoin) - `@ColeGotTweets` (https://x.com/ColeGotTweets) - `@JustDeauIt` (https://x.com/JustDeauIt) - `@reddit` (https://x.com/reddit) - `@ocean_blocks` (https://x.com/ocean_blocks)