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

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

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @BoredApeYC
> **Author:** Bored Ape Yacht Club ([@BoredApeYC](https://x.com/BoredApeYC))  
> **Metrics:** 2.1K likes · 272 retweets · 176 comments · 98.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:00:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BoredApeYC/status/2024167261658059017](https://x.com/BoredApeYC/status/2024167261658059017)  


> 
> "Bored Ape Yacht Club"


### Post #2 by @jbondwagon
> **Author:** JBond ([@jbondwagon](https://x.com/jbondwagon))  
> **Metrics:** 229 likes · 15 retweets · 52 comments · 22.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:42:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jbondwagon/status/2023951193467199815](https://x.com/jbondwagon/status/2023951193467199815)  


> 
> "buying a bored ape for 150 ETH"


### Post #3 by @ThisIsLgc
> **Author:** ThisIsLgc ([@ThisIsLgc](https://x.com/ThisIsLgc))  
> **Metrics:** 142 likes · 12 retweets · 44 comments · 5.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:35:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ThisIsLgc/status/2023919355784827067](https://x.com/ThisIsLgc/status/2023919355784827067)  


> 
> "Just an absolute blessing to add this beauty to the collection  
@BoredApeYC
 along with 
@pudgypenguins
 are the best communities in the space - the future is super bright with these two leading the way!"


### Post #4 by @0xIngresso
> **Author:** Ingresso ([@0xIngresso](https://x.com/0xIngresso))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 3 retweets · 37 comments · 4.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:59:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xIngresso/status/2024196971007791401](https://x.com/0xIngresso/status/2024196971007791401)  


> 
> "4 years ago, 
@neymarjr
 bought two 
@BoredApeYC
:

#5269: 189.69 ETH (≈ $587.5k today)
#6633: 159.99 ETH (≈ $495.5k today)

Today, the floor price for the collection is 6.17 ETH (≈ $12.2k).

And he still holds both. I hope Menino Ney didn't go all in on this

Press "F" to Ney =/"


### Post #5 by @Mrcryptoxwhale
> **Author:** Mr. Crypto Whale ([@Mrcryptoxwhale](https://x.com/Mrcryptoxwhale))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 8 retweets · 15 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:22:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mrcryptoxwhale/status/2023916045187088499](https://x.com/Mrcryptoxwhale/status/2023916045187088499)  


> 
> "FUN FACT: Justin Bieber SPENT $1.3 MILLION ON A BORED APE NFT…

TODAY IT’S WORTH AROUND $12,000.

ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE LESSONS FROM THE NFT HYPE."


### Post #6 by @ThisIsLgc
> **Author:** ThisIsLgc ([@ThisIsLgc](https://x.com/ThisIsLgc))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 2 retweets · 24 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:47:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ThisIsLgc/status/2024209299145113987](https://x.com/ThisIsLgc/status/2024209299145113987)  


> 
> "No way it’s real 
@BoredApeYC
 gave me the follow!! 

Unreal to think about the past bull market when Apes were running & I was in different ecosystems, but wanted to jump in at 3 ETH, couldn’t imagine there would be another chance. 

To now have 2 Apes is surreal! 

HIGHER"


### Post #7 by @TheeHustleHouse
> **Author:** BaronVonHustle ([@TheeHustleHouse](https://x.com/TheeHustleHouse))  
> **Metrics:** 144 likes · 10 retweets · 23 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:40:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheeHustleHouse/status/2024177225688617077](https://x.com/TheeHustleHouse/status/2024177225688617077)  


> 
> "All I see is BAYC. 

Must be my eyes or something."


### Post #8 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 #9 by @frostyz
> **Author:** Frostyz ([@frostyz](https://x.com/frostyz))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 3 retweets · 7 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:23:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/frostyz/status/2024248519809208759](https://x.com/frostyz/status/2024248519809208759)  


> 
> "First 
@BoredApeYC
 got listed on 
@oswikixyz"


### Post #10 by @mayc12552
> **Author:** MAYCINTOSH ([@mayc12552](https://x.com/mayc12552))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 5 retweets · 27 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:53:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mayc12552/status/2024044515191869634](https://x.com/mayc12552/status/2024044515191869634)  


> 
> "Gm Gm ! 

Just hit 500 followers! 

BAYC fam, you legends helped build the strongest community in Web3… now can my fellow apes push me to 1000?"


### Post #11 by @BoredApeGazette
> **Author:** The Bored Ape Gazette ([@BoredApeGazette](https://x.com/BoredApeGazette))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:14:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BoredApeGazette/status/2024231175439458755](https://x.com/BoredApeGazette/status/2024231175439458755)  


> 
> "FROM GLITCH TO GOD » 
@yugalabs
 Deployed Four AI Agents Into 
@OthersideMeta
 And One Of Them Found Religion In Broken Renderings!"


### Post #12 by @BAYCsalesbot
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@BAYCsalesbot](https://x.com/BAYCsalesbot))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T07:52:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BAYCsalesbot/status/2024029263624859776](https://x.com/BAYCsalesbot/status/2024029263624859776)  


> 
> "Ape #4070 bought for 12.75 ETH (25,729.63 USD) on Blur  #BAYC #BoredApe  
blur.io/asset/0xbc4ca0
… 

Memecoin launchpad on Base → 
Base.meme"


### Post #13 by @mariusbedreag
> **Author:** 🅼 ([@mariusbedreag](https://x.com/mariusbedreag))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 10 retweets · 3 comments · 997 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:16:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mariusbedreag/status/2024216403398570105](https://x.com/mariusbedreag/status/2024216403398570105)  


> 
> "Nice party today on London!
@BoredApeYC"


### Post #14 by @james_in_cali
> **Author:** bigmc.eth ([@james_in_cali](https://x.com/james_in_cali))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 2 retweets · 11 comments · 946 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:10:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/james_in_cali/status/2024245268766437565](https://x.com/james_in_cali/status/2024245268766437565)  


> 
> "Loving the organic sales activity on 
@BoredApeYC
 in recent weeks and new holders finding a good entry

But whyyyy had this CHAD been stuck on the floor for 48 hours!?  Double bored + formal attire, cmon.  If he lasts another day I’m saving him."


### Post #15 by @katsuxbt
> **Author:** katsu ([@katsuxbt](https://x.com/katsuxbt))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 797 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:21:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/katsuxbt/status/2023946035685462092](https://x.com/katsuxbt/status/2023946035685462092)  


> 
> "I almost sh*t my pants.

Just got a follow back from an OG BAYC holder…
and one of the biggest kabayan KOLs.

When I visit, I’m definitely trying that 
@BorednHungry
 burger, 100%.

Hopefully I get to shake your hand too. 
@jbondwagon"


### Post #16 by @MonroeKapital
> **Author:** Supreme Hertz ([@MonroeKapital](https://x.com/MonroeKapital))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 694 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:58:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MonroeKapital/status/2024181770862694903](https://x.com/MonroeKapital/status/2024181770862694903)  


> 
> "Bored Ape Yacht Club"


### Post #17 by @roymaj
> **Author:** ROYMAJ ([@roymaj](https://x.com/roymaj))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 609 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:47:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/roymaj/status/2024073166641897973](https://x.com/roymaj/status/2024073166641897973)  


> 
> "My BAYC pfp was fun but nothing hits quite like the rainbow visor…"


### Post #18 by @renksi
> **Author:** Renksi ([@renksi](https://x.com/renksi))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 558 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:51:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksi/status/2024134559999447266](https://x.com/renksi/status/2024134559999447266)  


> 
> "BAYC floor sitting at 7.09 $ETH again

people can clown NFTs all they want, but the OG collections like 
@BoredApeYC
 never die

they just go quiet until the market wakes up"


### Post #19 by @Lt_Dan_Tayl0r
> **Author:** WU-tΞnant Dan ([@Lt_Dan_Tayl0r](https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 548 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:18:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r/status/2024262261221577087](https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r/status/2024262261221577087)  


> 
> "Bored Ape Yacht Club"


### Post #20 by @Bayc364
> **Author:** KOKO ([@Bayc364](https://x.com/Bayc364))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 502 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:39:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bayc364/status/2023950588082344056](https://x.com/Bayc364/status/2023950588082344056)  


> 
> "Trenches appreciation post 

I’m up 180 solamis in the past two days.

I didn’t get any special alpha or insider tip.

I literally found them in the trending section on terminal.

The point is the trenches don’t give a damn about the bull or bear market. So when everyone"


### Post #21 by @Lt_Dan_Tayl0r
> **Author:** WU-tΞnant Dan ([@Lt_Dan_Tayl0r](https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 501 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:55:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r/status/2024256429616447747](https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r/status/2024256429616447747)  


> 
> "Good night and may all your fucking dreams come true.

By day a super merica ape, by night a chill 
@BoredApeYC
 representing homie"


### Post #22 by @Teacherlabz002
> **Author:** Teacher ([@Teacherlabz002](https://x.com/Teacherlabz002))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 351 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:50:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Teacherlabz002/status/2024194781228736638](https://x.com/Teacherlabz002/status/2024194781228736638)  


> 
> "Quick lunch to see my frens at work 
@BoredApeYC"


### Post #23 by @the1_im_here
> **Author:** the1 ([@the1_im_here](https://x.com/the1_im_here))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 344 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:16:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/the1_im_here/status/2024171105099907330](https://x.com/the1_im_here/status/2024171105099907330)  


> 
> "LFG we are here and early so in the Coach & Horses for a cheeky drink  
@OthersideMeta
 @yugalabs
 @BoredApeYC"


### Post #24 by @0xleegenz
> **Author:** le.hl ([@0xleegenz](https://x.com/0xleegenz))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 316 views  

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


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xleegenz/status/2024091525924229534](https://x.com/0xleegenz/status/2024091525924229534)  


> 
> "How it felt rocking a BAYC PFP in 2021"


### Post #25 by @pashtet_0909
> **Author:** Earnest Apener aka Mr. Beefy ([@pashtet_0909](https://x.com/pashtet_0909))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 245 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T05:28:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pashtet_0909/status/2023993096137015415](https://x.com/pashtet_0909/status/2023993096137015415)  


> 
> "My BAYC pfp was fun but nothing hits quite like the Mr.Beefy… 
x.com/TheStevenWarne
…"


### Post #26 by @Roberth00069
> **Author:** Roberth ([@Roberth00069](https://x.com/Roberth00069))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 191 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:10:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Roberth00069/status/2024063958219472905](https://x.com/Roberth00069/status/2024063958219472905)  


> 
> "I remember minting this for 0.2Ξ. Minted 5 and got 5 extra dropped

A simple vision: a Wear2Earn platform that links physical streetwear to blockchain rewards through an iOS app.

And 
@BAYC2745
 rugged both 
@ezu_xyz
 and 
@psychanon
 

NEVER trust APE pfp founder. Greatest scammers."


### Post #27 by @Bijon_BB
> **Author:** Bijon ([@Bijon_BB](https://x.com/Bijon_BB))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 46 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:02:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bijon_BB/status/2024167679939256724](https://x.com/Bijon_BB/status/2024167679939256724)  


> 
> "Bored Ape Yacht Club"


### Post #28 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 #29 by @mariusbedreag
> **Author:** 🅼 ([@mariusbedreag](https://x.com/mariusbedreag))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 29 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:52:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mariusbedreag/status/2024135057204531246](https://x.com/mariusbedreag/status/2024135057204531246)  


> 
> "What do you believe in? 
@BoredApeXClub"


### Post #30 by @LucBerkefeld
> **Author:** Luc ([@LucBerkefeld](https://x.com/LucBerkefeld))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 17 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:09:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LucBerkefeld/status/2024033459652493459](https://x.com/LucBerkefeld/status/2024033459652493459)  


> 
> "Bored ape Burgers?"


### Post #31 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 #32 by @JayCrypEth
> **Author:** JayCryp ([@JayCrypEth](https://x.com/JayCrypEth))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:20:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JayCrypEth/status/2024217433800691877](https://x.com/JayCrypEth/status/2024217433800691877)  


> 
> "Yeahh that’s disastrous but I believe Bored ape will have there time again"




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