# $BTC Social Sentiment & Intelligence — 2026-08-18 19:00 UTC > **Asset:** $BTC > **Momentum Status:** Trending Up > **Timestamp:** 2026-08-18 19:00 UTC (2026-08-18T19:00:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-19-00/crypto/BTC > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-08-18-19-00/crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Social Metrics - **Posts Analyzed:** 31 - **Total Impressions:** 51.7K - **Likes:** 551 - **Retweets:** 58 - **Comments:** 124 --- ## Momentum & Sentiment Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 124, Retweets: 58, Likes: 551, Impressions: 51720 --- ## Cited Community Posts & Evidence ### Post #1 by @LAR7Crypto > **Author:** [@LAR7Crypto](https://x.com/LAR7Crypto) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 877 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LAR7Crypto/status/2089756914380898541](https://x.com/LAR7Crypto/status/2089756914380898541) > > "$SANTOS The next 45% move could come very quickly. Just look at the 1D chart. We had a long-term downtrend, followed by a consolidation range where liquidity was accumulated and swept. Now the setup looks ready for a local expansion, and I expect a potential +45% move to the" ### Post #2 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/f1a6a248c270103c2459dad43b27b53ab2a4d65758a156a34b8053a4e09e2361](https://x.com/reddit/status/f1a6a248c270103c2459dad43b27b53ab2a4d65758a156a34b8053a4e09e2361) > > "If you own a BitBox update you firmware. It will fix 2 severe vulnerabilities that may allow installation of malicious firmware or potential locking of bitcoin (and possible ransom to help recover). (x-post from /r/Bitcoin)" ### Post #3 by @okx > **Author:** [@okx](https://x.com/okx) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 365 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/okx/status/2089790215191679342](https://x.com/okx/status/2089790215191679342) > > "Glad to be on your radar" ### Post #4 by @0xAbhiP > **Author:** [@0xAbhiP](https://x.com/0xAbhiP) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 39 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAbhiP/status/2089788191926824998](https://x.com/0xAbhiP/status/2089788191926824998) > > "playbook of every crypto guy" ### Post #5 by @jeffjohnroberts > **Author:** [@jeffjohnroberts](https://x.com/jeffjohnroberts) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 507 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jeffjohnroberts/status/2089770923482345830](https://x.com/jeffjohnroberts/status/2089770923482345830) > **Visual Context:** A panel discussion titled 'SCALING THE DIGITAL FINANCE ECOSYSTEM' at a Kraken and SALT event, featuring speakers including Charles Cascarilla (Paxos) and Carlos Domingo (Securitize) seated on stage. > > "“Crypto was made for AI … The only worry is that the robots start building their own money” @BitGo CEO @mikebelshe is bullish on agentic commerce with one caveat ;)" ### Post #6 by @leodexio > **Author:** [@leodexio](https://x.com/leodexio) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/leodexio/status/2089789756469121241](https://x.com/leodexio/status/2089789756469121241) > **Visual Context:** A Discord message from user 'AalluvMyth | Maya' discusses an exploit of 20 BTC ($1.4M) and other assets ($300K) on a platform, mentioning plans to remediate a bug and reach out to the attacker. > > "Maya Protocol just had a vault exploit for 20 BTC ($1.4M) and $300k worth of other assets The team has done a global halt until a path forward can be carved Building truly decentralized fintech is hard. We are fervent believers in no-KYC crosschain swaps. LeoDex supports" ### Post #7 by @lcx > **Author:** [@lcx](https://x.com/lcx) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 10 comments · 1.4K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lcx/status/2089749702501957851](https://x.com/lcx/status/2089749702501957851) > > "Finish the sentence: “The future of crypto needs more ______."" ### Post #8 by @_bitcoiner > **Author:** [@_bitcoiner](https://x.com/_bitcoiner) > **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 421 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_bitcoiner/status/2089753463039074337](https://x.com/_bitcoiner/status/2089753463039074337) > > "there is someone that isn't too active here anymore, due to the bear market and life. out of this entire year, she'd only posted a few times. and replies? only a few times too, in response to my posts. but i would very occasionally see notifications when she'd like my posts. and" ### Post #9 by @nofacethegamer > **Author:** [@nofacethegamer](https://x.com/nofacethegamer) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 197 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nofacethegamer/status/2089728909755523157](https://x.com/nofacethegamer/status/2089728909755523157) > > "My Knights of the Round Table The 12 people who support me the most on X Always showing love, supporting my work, and pushing me forward The @enjin community & @ElixirGuild are also among my top 12 supporters Forever grateful for every single one of you." ### Post #10 by @EmmanuelAfula > **Author:** [@EmmanuelAfula](https://x.com/EmmanuelAfula) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 1.5K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EmmanuelAfula/status/2089781350681260463](https://x.com/EmmanuelAfula/status/2089781350681260463) > > "Buying any crypto on Celia shouldn’t take up to 45 seconds… you won’t need to change apps to find and buy a token. Watch this clip! Coming out in next update" ### Post #11 by @whalewatchalert > **Author:** [@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 3.0K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2089789864975733053](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2089789864975733053) > > "A ANSEM whale just bought $4.51K of $EYE at $3.26M MC" ### Post #12 by @2KIntel > **Author:** [@2KIntel](https://x.com/2KIntel) > **Metrics:** 31 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 49.0K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/2KIntel/status/2089514038749200773](https://x.com/2KIntel/status/2089514038749200773) > > "RoRoGambles HIT a QUICK WIN ON RAINBET KENO" ### Post #13 by @caueconomy > **Author:** [@caueconomy](https://x.com/caueconomy) > **Metrics:** 121 likes · 5 retweets · 31 comments · 2.4K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/caueconomy/status/2089764407525949743](https://x.com/caueconomy/status/2089764407525949743) > **Visual Context:** A YouTube comment by user "@CharlesROL" expressing bearish sentiment toward Bitcoin, claiming it has become "the biggest scam of the galaxies," referencing BlackRock's involvement, and noting that even economist Augusto Backes has exited. The post frames this pessimistic retail comment as a bullish contrarian signal after a long period of decline. > > "Few things make me as optimistic as this kind of comment after a long period of decline. Bitcoin is dead Bitcoin has been captured Bitcoin will never rise again That's the retail mindset today. Act accordingly." ### Post #14 by @Kebbi_kingjr > **Author:** [@Kebbi_kingjr](https://x.com/Kebbi_kingjr) > **Metrics:** 79 likes · 44 retweets · 2 comments · 1.3K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Kebbi_kingjr/status/2089733467722420301](https://x.com/Kebbi_kingjr/status/2089733467722420301) > **Visual Context:** A Binance "Choose Network" screen displays the reactivated LUNC (Terra Classic) deposit option, highlighting "1 block confirmation/s" and a "Min. deposit >13 LUNC" requirement with an estimated 1-minute arrival time, confirming the resumption of Terra Classic network support for LUNC transactions. > > "MAJOR $LUNC UPDATE Binance appears to have reactivated LUNC deposits and withdrawals on the Terra Classic network. After a prolonged period of restricted network activity, the Binance deposit screen now shows: • LUNC Terra Classic • 1 block confirmation per second •" ### Post #15 by @XtrangeArtist > **Author:** [@XtrangeArtist](https://x.com/XtrangeArtist) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 71 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XtrangeArtist/status/2089769708195033341](https://x.com/XtrangeArtist/status/2089769708195033341) > > "#TezosTuesday" ### Post #16 by @MolonLabeVC > **Author:** [@MolonLabeVC](https://x.com/MolonLabeVC) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 14 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MolonLabeVC/status/2089789437135761488](https://x.com/MolonLabeVC/status/2089789437135761488) > > "What is the best Bitcoin home miner in your opinion and why?" ### Post #17 by @DocumentingBTC > **Author:** [@DocumentingBTC](https://x.com/DocumentingBTC) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 2.4K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DocumentingBTC/status/2089791079570645117](https://x.com/DocumentingBTC/status/2089791079570645117) > **Visual Context:** A screenshot of Bitcoin.org displayed in Microsoft Internet Explorer, showing the announcement of "Bitcoin v0.1 Alpha Release" with text describing it as "a new open source peer-to-peer electronic cash system that's completely decentralized, with no central server or trusted parties." The image captures the historic moment from 18 years ago when Satoshi Nakamoto registered the domain, featuring screenshots of the original Bitcoin client interface including a wallet with a balance of 15.05 BTC and a Send Coins dialog. > > "On this day in history, 18 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto registered the domain Bitcoin.org" ### Post #18 by @hedera > **Author:** [@hedera](https://x.com/hedera) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 88 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hedera/status/2089791202212077720](https://x.com/hedera/status/2089791202212077720) > > "welcome aboard!" ### Post #19 by @Cryptocom_Exch > **Author:** [@Cryptocom_Exch](https://x.com/Cryptocom_Exch) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 598 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptocom_Exch/status/2089778360868081846](https://x.com/Cryptocom_Exch/status/2089778360868081846) > > "Best & worst trading advice you ever got. Go" ### Post #20 by @_DimDam_ > **Author:** [@_DimDam_](https://x.com/_DimDam_) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 5 retweets · 10 comments · 2.5K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_DimDam_/status/2089665805210317241](https://x.com/_DimDam_/status/2089665805210317241) > **Visual Context:** A stylized cartoon character with a red spherical head, sleek black visor, and a red-and-black futuristic uniform stands confidently against a swirling teal background, with a sparkle effect highlighting the visor. The image directly showcases the "S.R.G.G Uniform" NFT referenced in the post, capturing the swag and confidence described by the Space Riders community. > > "Had to pull the trigger on this rare "S.R.G.G Uniform" 1 of 33/8888 @SpaceRidersXYZ Look at him, that’s what swag & confidence look like Space Riders" ### Post #21 by @dyli_io > **Author:** [@dyli_io](https://x.com/dyli_io) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 773 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dyli_io/status/2089758497818992719](https://x.com/dyli_io/status/2089758497818992719) > > "DYLI Live: Ripping your packs (EP92) x.com/i/broadcasts/1 …" ### Post #22 by @BrookeGanster > **Author:** [@BrookeGanster](https://x.com/BrookeGanster) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 328 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BrookeGanster/status/2089701568996061665](https://x.com/BrookeGanster/status/2089701568996061665) > > "I got myself some Gogh punks and love the Art. When these get higher cause they will….I’m going to give some away to my friends and that means you" ### Post #23 by @PR0H0S > **Author:** [@PR0H0S](https://x.com/PR0H0S) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 569 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PR0H0S/status/2089790619128574420](https://x.com/PR0H0S/status/2089790619128574420) > > "$Fartcoin hit 1 million and i’m deploying the next one in 20 mins posting early CA in tg" ### Post #24 by @dangambardello > **Author:** [@dangambardello](https://x.com/dangambardello) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 5 retweets · 1 comments · 1.8K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dangambardello/status/2089791087372075271](https://x.com/dangambardello/status/2089791087372075271) > > "BREAKING: The SEC expects the CLARITY Act to reach the president’s desk. Chairman Paul Atkins: “The SEC continues to support congressional work on the Clarity Act, and we expect to see the bill reach the president’s desk.”" ### Post #25 by @Nietrich > **Author:** [@Nietrich](https://x.com/Nietrich) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 241 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nietrich/status/2089697441826095262](https://x.com/Nietrich/status/2089697441826095262) > **Visual Context:** A pixel art illustration shows a stack of various vintage television sets displaying different images including cats, fish tanks, and color bars, with a cat sitting on top and another in front, set in a forest. The word 'CATFLIX' is visible on one screen. > > "I have just collected "Meow-ment Wall" by @manytle on @objktcom objkt.com/tokens/KT1ADJM …" ### Post #26 by @DiarioBitcoin > **Author:** [@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 259 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2089790694084714687](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2089790694084714687) > > "Nuevo #ATH para Bitway ($BTW) USD $0,419 708 diariobitcoin.com/simbolo/BTW #AllTimeHigh #RecordDePrecio #Criptomonedas #DiarioBitcoin" ### Post #27 by @AKCBSalesBot > **Author:** [@AKCBSalesBot](https://x.com/AKCBSalesBot) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 155 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AKCBSalesBot/status/2089616011452391458](https://x.com/AKCBSalesBot/status/2089616011452391458) > > "Lavender Skirt on #1929. Only 8 exist and this one just moved for 0.249 ETH @droi_suye saw the premium build with Bones DNA and didn’t blink. That trait’s getting expensive fast. opensea.io/assets/ethereu …" ### Post #28 by @Truecrypto > **Author:** [@Truecrypto](https://x.com/Truecrypto) > **Metrics:** 175 likes · 28 retweets · 14 comments · 10.5K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Truecrypto/status/2089762922071273914](https://x.com/Truecrypto/status/2089762922071273914) > **Visual Context:** A candlestick chart titled "BTC vs SPX" shows the Bitcoin to S&P 500 ratio (BTCCMD/SPX on TradingView) from 2022 through mid-2026, peaking near 25 in July 2025 before forming lower highs and declining to roughly 9. Text on the chart reads "If Bitcoin can't outperform the benchmark, why take the extra risk?" and "BTC vs SPX - The HODL was BTC vs USD top," illustrating how BTC underperformed the S&P 500 starting in mid-2025 even as BTCUSD remained near highs. > > "One of the earliest warnings that Bitcoin’s top was forming wasn’t on the Bitcoin chart. It was on BTC/SPX The ratio peaked last summer and began making lower highs while Bitcoin was still near its highs. If you only watched BTCUSD, the shift was easy to miss. Against the S&P," ### Post #29 by @QuaiNetwork > **Author:** [@QuaiNetwork](https://x.com/QuaiNetwork) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/QuaiNetwork/status/2089789875855786283](https://x.com/QuaiNetwork/status/2089789875855786283) > **Visual Context:** Graphic for "QUAI NETWORK - QUAI IN THE NEWS" highlighting a "BLOCKINSIDER INTERVIEW" against a black background with a red globe illustration. > > "Bitcoin merge mining. SOAP burns. Private Energy Money. Work-based AI payments. @0xalank joined Blockinsider to explain what Quai Network has built and what by the end of 2026. Read the full interview: blockinsider.com/proof-of-progr …" ### Post #30 by @KiiChainio > **Author:** [@KiiChainio](https://x.com/KiiChainio) > **Metrics:** 47 likes · 33 retweets · 37 comments · 1.2K views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KiiChainio/status/2089787186048585785](https://x.com/KiiChainio/status/2089787186048585785) > > "$KII Is LIVE: Inside KiiChain’s Tokenomics and What Comes Next Join us live as KiiChain Co-Founder & CEO @DanyelArenas and Unfungible break down what the launch numbers really mean, how holders can participate in the network, and what comes next for $KII. August 19 • 12:00" ### Post #31 by @aspenshredder > **Author:** [@aspenshredder](https://x.com/aspenshredder) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 194 views > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aspenshredder/status/2089786632358830205](https://x.com/aspenshredder/status/2089786632358830205) > > "Today I’d like your help completing my 31 @NyanCat balloon set. I need these two… let’s make a trade." --- ## Contributing Accounts - `@_bitcoiner` (https://x.com/_bitcoiner) - `@libdesatoshi` (https://x.com/libdesatoshi) - `@resilience_me` (https://x.com/resilience_me) - `@hashtimelock` (https://x.com/hashtimelock) - `@DerekBarrera` (https://x.com/DerekBarrera) - `@BitcoinNewsCom` (https://x.com/BitcoinNewsCom) - `@BitgetWalletES` (https://x.com/BitgetWalletES) - `@osmosis` (https://x.com/osmosis) - `@Libby21` (https://x.com/Libby21) - `@SimplyBitcoin` (https://x.com/SimplyBitcoin) - `@Truecrypto` (https://x.com/Truecrypto) - `@DocumentingBTC` (https://x.com/DocumentingBTC) - `@BitcoinNews` (https://x.com/BitcoinNews) - `@BlockzeitE` (https://x.com/BlockzeitE) - `@TheBitcoinConf` (https://x.com/TheBitcoinConf) - `@0xRacist` (https://x.com/0xRacist) - `@TheBTCTherapist` (https://x.com/TheBTCTherapist) - `@AtlasPulse` (https://x.com/AtlasPulse) - `@MarzellCrypto` (https://x.com/MarzellCrypto) - `@Cointelegraph` (https://x.com/Cointelegraph) - `@Don_Tsell` (https://x.com/Don_Tsell) - `@DiarioBitcoin` (https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin) - `@caueconomy` (https://x.com/caueconomy) - `@cryptojack` (https://x.com/cryptojack) - `@HHisnothing` (https://x.com/HHisnothing) - `@leodexio` (https://x.com/leodexio) - `@MolonLabeVC` (https://x.com/MolonLabeVC) - `@QuaiNetwork` (https://x.com/QuaiNetwork) - `@reddit` (https://x.com/reddit) - `@ChartNerdTA` (https://x.com/ChartNerdTA)