# $APE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 18, 2026

> **Asset:** $APE  
> **Date:** 2026-02-18 (February 18, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ape/2026-02-18  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ape.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @abpmoon
> **Author:** ABP.eth ([@abpmoon](https://x.com/abpmoon))  
> **Metrics:** 152 likes · 15 retweets · 28 comments · 14.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T04:41:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/abpmoon/status/2023981047881367741](https://x.com/abpmoon/status/2023981047881367741)  


> 
> "GN!  The 369 cause is hard at work to restore the 369 X account. We need all the support we can get! Those walls won't tag themself! 
I'll send the three people 69 $APE tomorrow for the best looking tags I see!
Learn more on Discord 
discord.gg/invite/369vort
…"


### Post #2 by @abpmoon
> **Author:** ABP.eth ([@abpmoon](https://x.com/abpmoon))  
> **Metrics:** 284 likes · 43 retweets · 53 comments · 12.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:04:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/abpmoon/status/2024198302355640636](https://x.com/abpmoon/status/2024198302355640636)  


> 
> "I just swept NightGlyder! I now own 369 NightGlyders, at a floor or 2,100 $APE, 774,900 of $APE 
@NightGlyders
 always deliver!

369 endures, the vibrations echoes throughout Apechain. If you want to apart of the 369 cause and see your community make an impact, join us on"


### Post #3 by @abpmoon
> **Author:** ABP.eth ([@abpmoon](https://x.com/abpmoon))  
> **Metrics:** 236 likes · 19 retweets · 27 comments · 12.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:19:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/abpmoon/status/2024247310667174370](https://x.com/abpmoon/status/2024247310667174370)  


> 
> "First person to find 369 graffiti wall and take some photos in London, I'll send 369 $APE
This is located on Commercial street Shoreditch, near Eataly Store"


### Post #4 by @ApeChainHUB
> **Author:** ApeChainHUB ([@ApeChainHUB](https://x.com/ApeChainHUB))  
> **Metrics:** 171 likes · 27 retweets · 25 comments · 9.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:55:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ApeChainHUB/status/2024211176813678882](https://x.com/ApeChainHUB/status/2024211176813678882)  


> 
> "Pick it up.

ApeChain is calling."


### Post #5 by @apecoin
> **Author:** ApeCoin ([@apecoin](https://x.com/apecoin))  
> **Metrics:** 86 likes · 30 retweets · 15 comments · 7.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:47:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apecoin/status/2024224246222950492](https://x.com/apecoin/status/2024224246222950492)  


> 
> "Sure it’s Humpday, but you didn’t think you could just stroll in here, cheeked up on a Wednesday, and collect Blackbeard’s favorite relics, did you?

A new 10-step Hunt is live on Blackbeard's Bounty:
blackbeard.apechain.com"


### Post #6 by @NFTPrince
> **Author:** Prince ([@NFTPrince](https://x.com/NFTPrince))  
> **Metrics:** 192 likes · 7 retweets · 43 comments · 6.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:25:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NFTPrince/status/2024037527414591931](https://x.com/NFTPrince/status/2024037527414591931)  


> 
> "I bought this ape for $20k in June 2021, today it’s worth $1 million"


### Post #7 by @RidazLp2
> **Author:** Rida ([@RidazLp2](https://x.com/RidazLp2))  
> **Metrics:** 223 likes · 40 retweets · 39 comments · 5.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:31:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RidazLp2/status/2024220267183219087](https://x.com/RidazLp2/status/2024220267183219087)  


> 
> "APECHAIN NFT's on TOP"


### Post #8 by @pilot3dm
> **Author:** Pilot ([@pilot3dm](https://x.com/pilot3dm))  
> **Metrics:** 142 likes · 23 retweets · 35 comments · 4.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:02:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pilot3dm/status/2024197821277053034](https://x.com/pilot3dm/status/2024197821277053034)  


> 
> "NIGHTGLYDERS HAVE REACHED AN ALL TIME HIGH FLOOR OF 2,100 $APE"


### Post #9 by @BR4ted
> **Author:** ₿ ([@BR4ted](https://x.com/BR4ted))  
> **Metrics:** 116 likes · 6 retweets · 42 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BR4ted/status/2024136828450730267](https://x.com/BR4ted/status/2024136828450730267)  


> 
> "36 APE MP -> 1,330 APE FP.

₿-R4ted community partnered with 
@nightglyders
 for their main collection and partnering with them again for their upcoming Trainers launch.

Minted it, swept it and have been holding it ever since.

We need more builders like Pilot in the NFT space."


### Post #10 by @tenacious_ar
> **Author:** AR ([@tenacious_ar](https://x.com/tenacious_ar))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 7 retweets · 27 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:42:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tenacious_ar/status/2024177620968259709](https://x.com/tenacious_ar/status/2024177620968259709)  


> 
> "The most promising upcoming collections you need to WL right now 

1. 
@nucleo_art
 
• Supply: 512
• MP: Free mint
• Chain: ETH

2. 
@tatsu_nyc
• Supply: 200
• MP: TBA
• Chain: ETH

3. 
@nightglyders
• Supply: TBA
• MP: TBA
• Chain: APE

4. 
@Moleswap
• Supply: 500
• MP:"


### Post #11 by @goblinsaga_xyz
> **Author:** Goblin Saga ([@goblinsaga_xyz](https://x.com/goblinsaga_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 74 likes · 39 retweets · 4 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:41:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/goblinsaga_xyz/status/2024147153153609969](https://x.com/goblinsaga_xyz/status/2024147153153609969)  


> 
> "GM #NFT Degens 
Meet Fawkes a 1:1 Special Goblin inspired by the spirit of rebellion and identity 

More than a trait, he represents what Goblin Saga stands for: build something different 

The saga is unfolding and you can be part of it 
 $APE:"


### Post #12 by @OutlawDT29
> **Author:** OutlawDT ([@OutlawDT29](https://x.com/OutlawDT29))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:53:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OutlawDT29/status/2024135208899944669](https://x.com/OutlawDT29/status/2024135208899944669)  


> 
> "GM you beautiful #NFT degens 
Ape follow Ape?
Nah… Ape SUPPORT Ape 

 Lets fkg mint a 
@goblinsaga_xyz
 on $APE 
 
ape.goblinsaga.xyz/mint

Full send, but with a plan 
#ApeChain #Web3 #NFTCommunity #Blockchain"


### Post #13 by @MeebitsNFTs
> **Author:** Meebits ([@MeebitsNFTs](https://x.com/MeebitsNFTs))  
> **Metrics:** 75 likes · 16 retweets · 12 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:00:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MeebitsNFTs/status/2024121734777954625](https://x.com/MeebitsNFTs/status/2024121734777954625)  


> 
> "Meebits Fútbol 
Group 1 Team Reveal: Canada  

Coming to 
@opensea
 and 
@OthersideMeta
 on 2/25."


### Post #14 by @nashahmed3
> **Author:** Nash ([@nashahmed3](https://x.com/nashahmed3))  
> **Metrics:** 174 likes · 20 retweets · 24 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:32:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nashahmed3/status/2024265854381109462](https://x.com/nashahmed3/status/2024265854381109462)  


> 
> "from the metaverse to the streets of london. 

another awesome event by 
@yugalabs
 was great to meet up with the team and all my fellow apes, kodas and voyagers. 

otherside looks good here."


### Post #15 by @apesbyaccident
> **Author:** apes by accident ([@apesbyaccident](https://x.com/apesbyaccident))  
> **Metrics:** 86 likes · 37 retweets · 26 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:10:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apesbyaccident/status/2024154639361294650](https://x.com/apesbyaccident/status/2024154639361294650)  


> 
> "accidentally starting an art contest.
color it. draw it. cut it. ai it. animate it. break it. rebuild it.
1000 $APE for grab.
deadline: feb 28.

quote + drop submission.
tag 
@apesbyaccident
 @ApeChainHUB"


### Post #16 by @0xRohitz
> **Author:** RohitZ ([@0xRohitz](https://x.com/0xRohitz))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 0 retweets · 21 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:21:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xRohitz/status/2024051649564614866](https://x.com/0xRohitz/status/2024051649564614866)  


> 
> "When I dropped 
@nightglyders
 Gen 2 NFT alpha.

FP was around 850 $APE.

850 → 1300 $APE

New collection art is human PFP.

We’ve already locked a collab for VELCOR3."


### Post #17 by @ClassicsCrypto
> **Author:** Jay B ([@ClassicsCrypto](https://x.com/ClassicsCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 11 retweets · 4 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:40:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ClassicsCrypto/status/2024162034359636448](https://x.com/ClassicsCrypto/status/2024162034359636448)  


> 
> "T-Minus 30 

Game Time 19

1,000 APE. 1 Winner Takes All

The biggest game we've ever built

Here's everything you need to know"


### Post #18 by @ruppthepupeth
> **Author:** Rupp ([@ruppthepupeth](https://x.com/ruppthepupeth))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 12 retweets · 16 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:09:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ruppthepupeth/status/2024184432249250156](https://x.com/ruppthepupeth/status/2024184432249250156)  


> 
> "Top ApeChain NFTs by Volume (7D) 

1) apes by accident: 198.19K APE
2) NightGlyders: 105.7K APE
3) Geez on Ape: 68.13K APE
4) Gobs: 57.28K APE
5) JNKYZ: 52.56K APE
6) Boximus: 20.3K APE
7) Trenchettes On Ape: 17.32K APE
8) Fiendz: 14.18K APE
9) Typical Tigers: 12.72K APE
10)"


### Post #19 by @KingSkipper29
> **Author:** Kingskipper ([@KingSkipper29](https://x.com/KingSkipper29))  
> **Metrics:** 66 likes · 5 retweets · 14 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:12:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KingSkipper29/status/2024124979948708102](https://x.com/KingSkipper29/status/2024124979948708102)  


> 
> "On my way to 
@OthersideMeta
 London event.

If you see me, grab a selfie and I’ll send you 10 Ape so you can get your tigers in the otherside"


### Post #20 by @danielgenius81
> **Author:** Daniel Obuté ([@danielgenius81](https://x.com/danielgenius81))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 969 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:39:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/danielgenius81/status/2024207198222479502](https://x.com/danielgenius81/status/2024207198222479502)  


> 
> "We’ve not even finished celebrating it at 1330 APE

ITS NOW AT 2100 APE! 

What’s going on!! 
@nightglyders
 on TOP I say!!!!"


### Post #21 by @ApeIsLive
> **Author:** Ape ([@ApeIsLive](https://x.com/ApeIsLive))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 40 retweets · 199 comments · 874 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:18:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ApeIsLive/status/2024217065402360174](https://x.com/ApeIsLive/status/2024217065402360174)  


> 
> "APE & CHILL  | $100 GIVEAWAY HERE  | $WAGMI WITH $AURA"


### Post #22 by @TheGodMurdoch
> **Author:** Murdoch ([@TheGodMurdoch](https://x.com/TheGodMurdoch))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 750 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T03:01:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheGodMurdoch/status/2023956093844504607](https://x.com/TheGodMurdoch/status/2023956093844504607)  


> 
> "First time in 
@OthersideMeta
 

10 seconds in and I join an event with some awesome people! 

Big thanks to Makaveli for hosting a cool event (sorry IDK your @ if someone can at him)"


### Post #23 by @NGBxShpend
> **Author:** ngbshpend.eth ([@NGBxShpend](https://x.com/NGBxShpend))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 6 retweets · 5 comments · 721 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:58:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NGBxShpend/status/2024211850078872014](https://x.com/NGBxShpend/status/2024211850078872014)  


> 
> "Pick it up.  

Otherside ON APECHAIN is calling."


### Post #24 by @obass_eth
> **Author:** OBASS ([@obass_eth](https://x.com/obass_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 35 comments · 710 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:41:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/obass_eth/status/2024041514024730696](https://x.com/obass_eth/status/2024041514024730696)  


> 
> "ApeChain NFTs comeback??

I’ll be there"


### Post #25 by @ClassicsCrypto
> **Author:** Jay B ([@ClassicsCrypto](https://x.com/ClassicsCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 9 retweets · 9 comments · 620 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:08:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ClassicsCrypto/status/2024259764038094970](https://x.com/ClassicsCrypto/status/2024259764038094970)  


> 
> "To every:
 Player
 Spectator
 Ghost
 Kingmaker
 Martyr
 Betrayer

Thanks for bringing the energy to the 1000 $APE Deathmatch in 
@OthersideMeta
The Team:
Games: 
@0xIamdev
CoHost: 
@dinopawnz
Support: 
@dippylvs
 @Togah_eth
Camera: 
@NFTOtter
We missed you 
@Cryptoangie"


### Post #26 by @CryptoBullyzNFT
> **Author:** CryptoBulliez ([@CryptoBullyzNFT](https://x.com/CryptoBullyzNFT))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 468 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:39:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoBullyzNFT/status/2024161774484824458](https://x.com/CryptoBullyzNFT/status/2024161774484824458)  


> 
> "Launched 
@apecoin
 on 
@RobinhoodApp
 testnet via StonkBrokers 
@ClutchMarkets
 @OxSimpleFarmer
 Token Launcher

disclaimer: can't believe I have to say this, but this is purely to test and tinker with tools being made by other creators in this space.. no malicious intentions here.."


### Post #27 by @Surfingpunk
> **Author:** Surfer ([@Surfingpunk](https://x.com/Surfingpunk))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 4 retweets · 15 comments · 393 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:12:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Surfingpunk/status/2024079581221707935](https://x.com/Surfingpunk/status/2024079581221707935)  


> 
> "Gm ApeChain

"A home for the entire ecosystem"

Could you please change this. This is misleading. 

Maybe put "ApeChain hub approved projects only"  thanks. 

I'm AoA, and we're not f#ckimg welcome. 
@apecoin
 @ApeChainHUB"


### Post #28 by @Hungoverhero
> **Author:** -Prescott- ([@Hungoverhero](https://x.com/Hungoverhero))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 222 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:08:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Hungoverhero/status/2024154097142858028](https://x.com/Hungoverhero/status/2024154097142858028)  


> 
> "Thank you 
@Mikey_Thereum
 for helping fund my Blackbeards bounty mints!

I found the Koda and won 20 $APE

only on the 
@OthersideMeta
 
@apecoin"


### Post #29 by @Den_zel21
> **Author:** Arthur ([@Den_zel21](https://x.com/Den_zel21))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 214 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:05:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Den_zel21/status/2024093029976412527](https://x.com/Den_zel21/status/2024093029976412527)  


> 
> "ongoing campaign on wallchain 
idOS
Beyond

Not eligible for the any of the past campaigns

CodeXero 
Warden
Limitless
KLOUT
HeyElsa
Spaace
Kolo
AlignerZ
Velvet
SCOR
Genome
Ape x OS
Analog
Covalent
Apecoin R.A.I.D
Avantis
SOCKET
ILLIQUID

for those that were eligible , which of"


### Post #30 by @Surfingpunk
> **Author:** Surfer ([@Surfingpunk](https://x.com/Surfingpunk))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 180 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:12:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Surfingpunk/status/2024155031759450552](https://x.com/Surfingpunk/status/2024155031759450552)  


> 
> "NEW MUSIC - One for the Kooks on ApeChain. 
Track 4 of new album.  
@ApeChainHUB
 

 Crank it up. #ApeChain Listen Up

"Pain turn to Power when the... beat drops"

  
soundcloud.com/apesonape 
 
Apes on Ape | Magic Eden - NFT Marketplace

#NFTs #ApeChain #soundcloud"


### Post #31 by @apecoin
> **Author:** ApeCoin ([@apecoin](https://x.com/apecoin))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 158 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:25:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apecoin/status/2024248998949961772](https://x.com/apecoin/status/2024248998949961772)  


> 
> ""


### Post #32 by @CryptoRabitHole
> **Author:** George ([@CryptoRabitHole](https://x.com/CryptoRabitHole))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 127 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:43:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoRabitHole/status/2024072373616680964](https://x.com/CryptoRabitHole/status/2024072373616680964)  


> 
> "GN or GM CT and 
@ApeChainHUB
 fam? It’s GN from me. 

Whenever you are, I hope you had, are having, or will have an amazing day!

This #MAYC has been building our official #tradingcard The Crypto Rabbit Hole game in Unity, so that’s underway and made some good headway!

#TCG"


### Post #33 by @iwwon_official
> **Author:** iwwon ([@iwwon_official](https://x.com/iwwon_official))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 88 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:59:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iwwon_official/status/2024182118104846804](https://x.com/iwwon_official/status/2024182118104846804)  


> 
> "opensea.io/collection/ind
…

INDENIABLE
All listed at 69 APE.

Live now."


### Post #34 by @apesonape
> **Author:** Apes On Ape ([@apesonape](https://x.com/apesonape))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 42 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:21:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apesonape/status/2024232945922560114](https://x.com/apesonape/status/2024232945922560114)  


> 
> "Apes on Ape #765 bought for 84.95 APE on Magic Eden 

• Hat: Bowler
• Earring: Gold Stud
• Fur: Golden Brown
• Mouth: Bored Unshaven
• Eyes: Scumbag

 
magiceden.io/item-details/a
…"


### Post #35 by @og15_thereal1
> **Author:** OG15 ([@og15_thereal1](https://x.com/og15_thereal1))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 35 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:52:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/og15_thereal1/status/2024210411973734505](https://x.com/og15_thereal1/status/2024210411973734505)  


> 
> "BIG FKING THANKS to the man 
@NftswithDiz
 for this amazing APE 
@BoredApeSolClub
 

Gotta be in 
@MicrosNft"


### Post #36 by @cryptoiz_IDN
> **Author:** Cryptoiz Research ([@cryptoiz_IDN](https://x.com/cryptoiz_IDN))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 14 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T04:43:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptoiz_IDN/status/2023981711378334157](https://x.com/cryptoiz_IDN/status/2023981711378334157)  


> 
> "A harsh reminder of hype-cycle volatility. Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape Yacht Club purchase shows how speculative peaks can dramatically reprice when liquidity fades. NFTs were a cultural moment but price and long-term value aren’t always the same."


### Post #37 by @MadMagicSOL
> **Author:** Mad Magic.Sol ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:35:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2024191168637267982](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2024191168637267982)  


> 
> "This is huge for Runestone fam, love seeing ordinals + otherside link up like this"




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