# $APE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — April 18, 2026 > **Asset:** $APE > **Date:** 2026-04-18 (April 18, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ape/2026-04-18 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/ape.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @0xQuit > **Author:** Quit ([@0xQuit](https://x.com/0xQuit)) > **Metrics:** 88 likes · 16 retweets · 12 comments · 43.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T22:36:56+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xQuit/status/2045632698753093892](https://x.com/0xQuit/status/2045632698753093892) > > "from what I can tell re: kelp dao, this seems to be a combination of a 1-of-1 dvn setup and a compromised layerzero dvn. Apechain and other protocols with at least 2 required DVNs should be unaffected, but might be worth pausing out of an abundance of caution." ### Post #2 by @apecoin > **Author:** ApeCoin ([@apecoin](https://x.com/apecoin)) > **Metrics:** 114 likes · 26 retweets · 15 comments · 21.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T23:24:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apecoin/status/2045644544696562034](https://x.com/apecoin/status/2045644544696562034) > > "ApeChain is not affected by the Kelp DAO situation. Out of an abundance of caution, we've decided to pause any bridges that rely on Layer0 until we have a full understanding of the situation. There's no need to move things around. There are plenty of bridges if you want to" ### Post #3 by @mikashi > **Author:** MichaelK.eth ([@mikashi](https://x.com/mikashi)) > **Metrics:** 354 likes · 67 retweets · 167 comments · 18.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T05:00:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mikashi/status/2045366717937766831](https://x.com/mikashi/status/2045366717937766831) > > "going to send 1 person who engages with my grail monke posts 1000 $APE lets see if people are awake" ### Post #4 by @mikashi > **Author:** MichaelK.eth ([@mikashi](https://x.com/mikashi)) > **Metrics:** 256 likes · 34 retweets · 110 comments · 7.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T05:40:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mikashi/status/2045376914722902232](https://x.com/mikashi/status/2045376914722902232) > > "fuck it doubled to 2000 $APE" ### Post #5 by @jbondwagon > **Author:** JBond ([@jbondwagon](https://x.com/jbondwagon)) > **Metrics:** 167 likes · 11 retweets · 11 comments · 6.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T19:30:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jbondwagon/status/2045585860322832624](https://x.com/jbondwagon/status/2045585860322832624) > > "in case you don’t know, @mfigge is deeply connected with the art world he is a founding member of @LACMA digital leaders it is possible that the news of him becoming yuga CEO caught collectors’ attention thus, the collectors his talking here might be first time ape holders" ### Post #6 by @DaSpookyMan > **Author:** Spooky ([@DaSpookyMan](https://x.com/DaSpookyMan)) > **Metrics:** 78 likes · 2 retweets · 82 comments · 5.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T00:03:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DaSpookyMan/status/2045292199668072578](https://x.com/DaSpookyMan/status/2045292199668072578) > > "I’ll send you 222 ape if you can tell me how many nuggets are left in the box." ### Post #7 by @richclasdecor > **Author:** richclassdecor.eth ([@richclasdecor](https://x.com/richclasdecor)) > **Metrics:** 152 likes · 11 retweets · 20 comments · 3.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T03:28:45+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/richclasdecor/status/2045343751137349930](https://x.com/richclasdecor/status/2045343751137349930) > > "Beeple expected to join BAYC as Director of art. @beeple In some form beeple will official join a position at the club. Calling it." ### Post #8 by @NFTPrince > **Author:** Prince ([@NFTPrince](https://x.com/NFTPrince)) > **Metrics:** 135 likes · 8 retweets · 20 comments · 3.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T21:20:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NFTPrince/status/2045613442233450969](https://x.com/NFTPrince/status/2045613442233450969) > > "The vibes are high at the Bored Ape Yacht Club" ### Post #9 by @mimuonape > **Author:** MIMU ([@mimuonape](https://x.com/mimuonape)) > **Metrics:** 96 likes · 38 retweets · 12 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T23:56:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mimuonape/status/2045652764290691332](https://x.com/mimuonape/status/2045652764290691332) > > "Coming this Monday for MIMU holders. We are joining in on the fun with Blackbeards Bounty brought to you by @ApeChainHUB There are big prizes in the line with 2000+ $APE in giveaways!!! Will you join the MIMU Clan. Will you help find the KING? MIMU On Top! @mimuonape" ### Post #10 by @delbrok0 > **Author:** Del Broko ([@delbrok0](https://x.com/delbrok0)) > **Metrics:** 150 likes · 30 retweets · 18 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T18:04:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/delbrok0/status/2045564244188664104](https://x.com/delbrok0/status/2045564244188664104) > > "No chain shaming, but if you are an OG Ape and haven't aped on Apechain yet, join us. The same way the Penguins support @Abstract_Eco Apes need to get together and show some love to the top builders on @ApeChainHUB because Shout out to @GeezOnApe for the nonstop grinding." ### Post #11 by @craigscoinpurse > **Author:** craigscoinpurse ([@craigscoinpurse](https://x.com/craigscoinpurse)) > **Metrics:** 108 likes · 5 retweets · 16 comments · 2.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T23:47:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/craigscoinpurse/status/2045650439539216676](https://x.com/craigscoinpurse/status/2045650439539216676) > > "Apes running. Penguins up 20% off the lows. It's not just one collection. The whole blue chip floor is moving. NFT season creeping in?" ### Post #12 by @ApeChainHUB > **Author:** ApeChainHUB ([@ApeChainHUB](https://x.com/ApeChainHUB)) > **Metrics:** 101 likes · 13 retweets · 36 comments · 1.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T13:00:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ApeChainHUB/status/2045487519458820465](https://x.com/ApeChainHUB/status/2045487519458820465) > > "GM ON APECHAIN" ### Post #13 by @aspenshredder > **Author:** AspenShredder.eth ([@aspenshredder](https://x.com/aspenshredder)) > **Metrics:** 23 likes · 5 retweets · 5 comments · 1.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T20:43:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aspenshredder/status/2045604242950594709](https://x.com/aspenshredder/status/2045604242950594709) > > "Top 10 Apechain NFT brands in the last 90 Days @nftpricefloor @apecoin @ApeChainHUB" ### Post #14 by @_JKNFT_ > **Author:** JK ([@_JKNFT_](https://x.com/_JKNFT_)) > **Metrics:** 15 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 810 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T23:36:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_JKNFT_/status/2045647729787847152](https://x.com/_JKNFT_/status/2045647729787847152) > > "As the old saying goes… 1) What’s good for the ape is good for the Moonbird. 2) A rising ape floats all Moonbirds." ### Post #15 by @NFTCUZ > **Author:** BIG CUZ ([@NFTCUZ](https://x.com/NFTCUZ)) > **Metrics:** 39 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 730 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T21:49:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NFTCUZ/status/2045620880517025929](https://x.com/NFTCUZ/status/2045620880517025929) > > "For Historical Purposes Only BAYC will hit a 20 ETH FP and… APE COIN will hit 2$ by the end of the Big 26 Years End book it, BAYC 2.0" ### Post #16 by @Unclemac > **Author:** Uncle Mac ([@Unclemac](https://x.com/Unclemac)) > **Metrics:** 37 likes · 14 retweets · 12 comments · 710 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T01:28:59+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Unclemac/status/2045313609098465474](https://x.com/Unclemac/status/2045313609098465474) > > "Gm and Gn, More Bug Fixes! But, we're pretty stable now so... FUCK IT! The PrizeBoard is up! Wanna win some cool shit? Go play MineKart Madness! Minekart.app Only on @apecoin @ApeChainHUB @GobsOnApe @ZardsNFT @nightglyders @mintotaurs are all up for grabs 2" ### Post #17 by @jbondwagon > **Author:** JBond ([@jbondwagon](https://x.com/jbondwagon)) > **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 637 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T03:00:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jbondwagon/status/2045336541548130589](https://x.com/jbondwagon/status/2045336541548130589) > > "TLDR: @yugalabs got a new CEO who’s an OG ape, with major experiences in arts, culture, & entertainment + web3 He’s basically the experience expert both in IRL & metaverse (focus points of Yuga) Plus, Garga now gets to step back and work on ideation and BAYC solely? APEISH AF" ### Post #18 by @FelineFiendz > **Author:** Fiendz ([@FelineFiendz](https://x.com/FelineFiendz)) > **Metrics:** 41 likes · 15 retweets · 16 comments · 584 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T17:08:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FelineFiendz/status/2045550080133046598](https://x.com/FelineFiendz/status/2045550080133046598) > > "GM! Get ready for Meowday #5 in the @OthersideMeta When: Sunday 2pm EST Where: In Nexus lobby Prior to games, we will have a public bubble where anyone is welcome up to speak. Everyone is welcome to join! Many prizes! List of prizes below" ### Post #19 by @realtommybibi > **Author:** Tommy B. ([@realtommybibi](https://x.com/realtommybibi)) > **Metrics:** 36 likes · 6 retweets · 9 comments · 537 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T04:46:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/realtommybibi/status/2045363354412413238](https://x.com/realtommybibi/status/2045363354412413238) > > "GRAIL: BAYC #9572 just sold for 72 $ETH ($173,199) $ape" ### Post #20 by @goingonchain > **Author:** Bosslee | Going Onchain ([@goingonchain](https://x.com/goingonchain)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 431 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T00:48:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/goingonchain/status/2045303468806849007](https://x.com/goingonchain/status/2045303468806849007) > > "NFT collector season is here and nobody's paying attention. Pudgy grails flying off shelves. People overpaying for clean apes. Moonbird hunters competing for specific traits. Birbish ft @LunaPrime on BIRB House Weekly" ### Post #21 by @Smudgybox > **Author:** Smudgy ([@Smudgybox](https://x.com/Smudgybox)) > **Metrics:** 28 likes · 10 retweets · 2 comments · 359 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T22:06:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Smudgybox/status/2045624966712836287](https://x.com/Smudgybox/status/2045624966712836287) > > "Proof Of Play The @itsafwog 's enter the @OthersideMeta !! Ribbit Ribbit Thankyou for the awesome @OtherGamesXYZ night!! @morethenhype @Timmygspt @MakaveliDlaCruz @honeybd @dinopawnz @dippylvs Repping the @mimuonape <3" ### Post #22 by @apecoin > **Author:** ApeCoin ([@apecoin](https://x.com/apecoin)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 343 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T23:36:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apecoin/status/2045647751829184656](https://x.com/apecoin/status/2045647751829184656) > > "" ### Post #23 by @richclasdecor > **Author:** richclassdecor.eth ([@richclasdecor](https://x.com/richclasdecor)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 334 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T05:30:30+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/richclasdecor/status/2045374390301499859](https://x.com/richclasdecor/status/2045374390301499859) > > "All roads lead to Ape." ### Post #24 by @M_H_NFT > **Author:** M-H ([@M_H_NFT](https://x.com/M_H_NFT)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 273 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T13:34:14+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/M_H_NFT/status/2045496126627827826](https://x.com/M_H_NFT/status/2045496126627827826) > > "Gm Gm I returned from my relaxing cruise and found something in my wallet 300 #Ape Are you the ones who sent and I believe it's from them because I feel their community, their love, and their continuous support for building. They are truly wonderful. Thank you," ### Post #25 by @ArtFrogling > **Author:** Art ([@ArtFrogling](https://x.com/ArtFrogling)) > **Metrics:** 20 likes · 5 retweets · 5 comments · 257 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T15:31:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ArtFrogling/status/2045525690326327311](https://x.com/ArtFrogling/status/2045525690326327311) > > "Sexy @itsafwog in @OthersideMeta ! @PeterParkerNFT @DfiAddict" ### Post #26 by @Angelus3289 > **Author:** Angel ([@Angelus3289](https://x.com/Angelus3289)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 230 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T06:39:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Angelus3289/status/2045391845870448758](https://x.com/Angelus3289/status/2045391845870448758) > > "Soon this will be the ape and peng floor" ### Post #27 by @bubblegum_dee > **Author:** DJBubblegum ([@bubblegum_dee](https://x.com/bubblegum_dee)) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 203 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T04:06:35+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bubblegum_dee/status/2045353269959282971](https://x.com/bubblegum_dee/status/2045353269959282971) > > "68 @GeezOnApe buys away from a 10K $APE floor That level isn’t far… and momentum is building fast. You either catch the move early or watch it happen. Don’t miss the action" ### Post #28 by @JPeezySats > **Author:** J ([@JPeezySats](https://x.com/JPeezySats)) > **Metrics:** 18 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 165 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T15:04:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JPeezySats/status/2045518934619877596](https://x.com/JPeezySats/status/2045518934619877596) > > "Can i get a GM ? Have a beautiful weekend and stay blessed family Catch me in the @OthersideMeta watching a @OtherBallz game" ### Post #29 by @geohookah1993 > **Author:** geohookah (❖,❖) ([@geohookah1993](https://x.com/geohookah1993)) > **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 142 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T09:45:58+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/geohookah1993/status/2045438680316477790](https://x.com/geohookah1993/status/2045438680316477790) > > "Gm @opensea @OthersideMeta @OpenPageHQ @CryptoCatsApe" ### Post #30 by @0xghostpost > **Author:** 0xGhostPost ([@0xghostpost](https://x.com/0xghostpost)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 83 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T03:17:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xghostpost/status/2045340970938450278](https://x.com/0xghostpost/status/2045340970938450278) > > "If you’re looking to move on a decentralized casino, you can check out: ape.church/?ref=GhostPost Runs on ApeChain and offers bonuses through the referral. As always — manage risk, don’t overextend, and move smart. This isn’t a push to gamble… just another tool for those" ### Post #31 by @AuraBytes0es > **Author:** SilenTx ([@AuraBytes0es](https://x.com/AuraBytes0es)) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 68 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T15:49:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AuraBytes0es/status/2045530206820343990](https://x.com/AuraBytes0es/status/2045530206820343990) > > "Top 10 Most Powerful Voices of @apecoin (last 1M) ApeChain is growing fast with builders, creators and strong community members leading the way. Here are 10 notable people helping shape the ApeChain ecosystem NGBxShpend — ApeChain community guide & helpful educator" ### Post #32 by @thtguyt > **Author:** whosbiggcrypto.9dcc.eth ([@thtguyt](https://x.com/thtguyt)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 57 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T01:18:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thtguyt/status/2045310979861516560](https://x.com/thtguyt/status/2045310979861516560) > > "#Day498! Apecoin A Supporting $APE A Selfie until ApeCoin hits a all-time high #yuga @apecoin Blessings ApE" ### Post #33 by @zolozeth > **Author:** Zolo ([@zolozeth](https://x.com/zolozeth)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 55 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T22:56:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zolozeth/status/2045637523825688909](https://x.com/zolozeth/status/2045637523825688909) > > "LFG @the_G_O_A_T_s are coming to @ApeChainHUB and I cant wait 369 STRONG #369Goat" ### Post #34 by @BasedApeSales > **Author:** 𝖇𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖉𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖇𝖔𝖙 ([@BasedApeSales](https://x.com/BasedApeSales)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 47 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T23:01:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BasedApeSales/status/2045638870948106511](https://x.com/BasedApeSales/status/2045638870948106511) > > "ape gang #289 bought by 0x09ae for 640$APE [$67.84] @BasedApeGang [ wardrobe.basedapes.wtf] ⤷ opensea.io/item/ape_chain …" ### Post #35 by @0xaurSkyo > **Author:** 橘子 ∑:∞ ([@0xaurSkyo](https://x.com/0xaurSkyo)) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 21 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T04:01:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xaurSkyo/status/2045351932219523251](https://x.com/0xaurSkyo/status/2045351932219523251) > > "lmao i ain’t reading all that… but fr this is actually the most bullish news we’ve had in months In Figge we trust APEISH AF" ### Post #36 by @jeffnfa > **Author:** jeff ([@jeffnfa](https://x.com/jeffnfa)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 11 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T18:04:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jeffnfa/status/2045564090811142361](https://x.com/jeffnfa/status/2045564090811142361) > > "We doing APE, we got keep striving one step at a time." ### Post #37 by @AuraBytes0es > **Author:** SilenTx ([@AuraBytes0es](https://x.com/AuraBytes0es)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views > **Posted:** 2026-04-18T05:26:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AuraBytes0es/status/2045373439318634854](https://x.com/AuraBytes0es/status/2045373439318634854) > > "GeezOnApe close to 10K $APE floor. Momentum picking up fast" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*