# $BAYC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — May 20, 2026

> **Asset:** $BAYC  
> **Date:** 2026-05-20 (May 20, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/bayc/2026-05-20  
> **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 @Web3wizz
> **Author:** Jetti | BORED BARBERS ([@Web3wizz](https://x.com/Web3wizz))  
> **Metrics:** 365 likes · 60 retweets · 80 comments · 14.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T14:27:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Web3wizz/status/2057105940214628406](https://x.com/Web3wizz/status/2057105940214628406)  


> 
> "Bored Barbers - MBA #00581

World’s 1st NFT Branded Barbershop! 

Few years in and thriving 
@BoredApeYC
 @mfigge
 Pop up next Ape Fest?"


### Post #2 by @TheSmarmyBum
> **Author:** Justin Taylor ([@TheSmarmyBum](https://x.com/TheSmarmyBum))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T19:25:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheSmarmyBum/status/2057180881052381399](https://x.com/TheSmarmyBum/status/2057180881052381399)  


> 
> "Pudgy has done a fantastic job building the IP and the company, but it hasn't done much for the NFT.

BAYC focused on holders, and the floor is now double Pudgy.

We've been sold this narrative that growing the IP is beneficial to holders and it's just not true. 
@Doodles
 is"


### Post #3 by @hunter_nft
> **Author:** hunter berg ([@hunter_nft](https://x.com/hunter_nft))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 7 retweets · 59 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T14:12:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hunter_nft/status/2057102189856768132](https://x.com/hunter_nft/status/2057102189856768132)  


> 
> "some of my fave OG projects still standing: 

CryptoPunks. BAYC. Chimpers. Meebits.

you know what they all have in common?

the community never left 

that’s it. that’s the secret."


### Post #4 by @_bwx70_
> **Author:** BWx70 ([@_bwx70_](https://x.com/_bwx70_))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 4 retweets · 14 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T17:07:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_bwx70_/status/2057146080458953110](https://x.com/_bwx70_/status/2057146080458953110)  


> 
> "5,603 BAYC owners 

12,110 MAYC owners

But I only have 257 followers"


### Post #5 by @dragonseller88
> **Author:** Dragonseller.eth ([@dragonseller88](https://x.com/dragonseller88))  
> **Metrics:** 108 likes · 4 retweets · 24 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T23:58:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dragonseller88/status/2057249636180783517](https://x.com/dragonseller88/status/2057249636180783517)  


> 
> "Any BAYC undr 50eth is pretty much free. Not financial advice 
@BoredApeYC"


### Post #6 by @apewhale
> **Author:** Apewhale ([@apewhale](https://x.com/apewhale))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 11 retweets · 8 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T19:03:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apewhale/status/2057175377420705845](https://x.com/apewhale/status/2057175377420705845)  


> 
> "A Bored Ape Space with 
@ArtFrogling
 & 
@rocsolmiami
This Friday at 10 AM EST  Set Reminders & RSVP below:
x.com/i/spaces/1nGnR
…"


### Post #7 by @m_a_c_h_1_n_e
> **Author:** Mach1ne ([@m_a_c_h_1_n_e](https://x.com/m_a_c_h_1_n_e))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 7 retweets · 21 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T13:54:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/m_a_c_h_1_n_e/status/2057097638559060185](https://x.com/m_a_c_h_1_n_e/status/2057097638559060185)  


> 
> "There were times I was resigned to the fact that I'd never own a MAYC. I've been in the space since early 2021, made good and bad moves. 

I am proud to FINALLY call myself a member of the 
@BoredApeYC
 and have the old question: 

Does Ape follow Ape? 

M1 Robot for the Mach1ne"


### Post #8 by @toto
> **Author:** Toto ([@toto](https://x.com/toto))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 7 retweets · 8 comments · 980 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T22:03:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/toto/status/2057220793008783833](https://x.com/toto/status/2057220793008783833)  


> 
> "Attention is the alpha.

Web2 or Web3, engagement drives discovery. The more eyes on a project, the more chances it has to pull new people into the funnel.

I wanted to zoom in on the native Web3 audience, so I compared the X activity of a few projects I admire: 

BAYC, Pudgy"


### Post #9 by @Rahim_mahtab
> **Author:** Rahim Mahtab ([@Rahim_mahtab](https://x.com/Rahim_mahtab))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 5 retweets · 11 comments · 906 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T16:43:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Rahim_mahtab/status/2057140041923649984](https://x.com/Rahim_mahtab/status/2057140041923649984)  


> 
> "I believe Bored Apes go much higher than people expect :

I would argue from a pure collectability stand point 5 years later they are in way better position to be those than before especially because NFTs have established Nostalgia and lore

But some more points:

1. Lost and"


### Post #10 by @Lt_Dan_Tayl0r
> **Author:** WU-tΞnant Dan ([@Lt_Dan_Tayl0r](https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 2 retweets · 10 comments · 762 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T23:03:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r/status/2057235679797465169](https://x.com/Lt_Dan_Tayl0r/status/2057235679797465169)  


> 
> "UPDATE

Thanks to 
@nullhl
 I finally have, what I believe to me, is the biggest merch grail you could have if you weren’t there day 1.

I got a 
@BoredApeYC
 OG pullover 1st edition! I have wanted one of these since I first saw it and now I have one!

I appreciate you fam!"


### Post #11 by @mittsyNFT
> **Author:** mittsy.eth ([@mittsyNFT](https://x.com/mittsyNFT))  
> **Metrics:** 66 likes · 0 retweets · 58 comments · 439 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T07:40:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mittsyNFT/status/2057003500895146003](https://x.com/mittsyNFT/status/2057003500895146003)  


> 
> "GM APES"


### Post #12 by @bored_mic
> **Author:** Bored.fm ([@bored_mic](https://x.com/bored_mic))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 376 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T17:36:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bored_mic/status/2057153580189057127](https://x.com/bored_mic/status/2057153580189057127)  


> 
> "Just buy an ape.

We'd love to have you in the fam. 

That's what it is... FAMILY.

Stay Bored."


### Post #13 by @monkebagz
> **Author:** MonkeBagz ([@monkebagz](https://x.com/monkebagz))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 370 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T02:12:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/monkebagz/status/2056920900822602170](https://x.com/monkebagz/status/2056920900822602170)  


> 
> "5,603 BAYC owners 

12,110 MAYC owners

But I only have 2633 followers"


### Post #14 by @beijingdou
> **Author:** Josh Ong ([@beijingdou](https://x.com/beijingdou))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 13 comments · 335 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T12:44:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/beijingdou/status/2057080076957544900](https://x.com/beijingdou/status/2057080076957544900)  


> 
> "Get ready with me as I get dressed for ApeFest."


### Post #15 by @lexokinetic
> **Author:** Lexokinetic ([@lexokinetic](https://x.com/lexokinetic))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 0 retweets · 35 comments · 277 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T08:09:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lexokinetic/status/2057010789924430211](https://x.com/lexokinetic/status/2057010789924430211)  


> 
> "GM

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #16 by @MS_NFTy
> **Author:** Ms.NFTy ([@MS_NFTy](https://x.com/MS_NFTy))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 235 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T22:54:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MS_NFTy/status/2057233634558431272](https://x.com/MS_NFTy/status/2057233634558431272)  


> 
> "Only at 
@BoredApeYC
 meet ups 
@pudgypenguins
 Thank you 
@TheeHustleHouse
 @17ikoola
 @seannana"


### Post #17 by @rootslashbin
> **Author:** root ([@rootslashbin](https://x.com/rootslashbin))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 198 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T02:52:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rootslashbin/status/2056930937724915966](https://x.com/rootslashbin/status/2056930937724915966)  


> 
> "think the smartest thing you could be doing in crypto right now is buying apes and mutants."


### Post #18 by @YachtClubSales
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 170 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T15:15:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2057117900738371740](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2057117900738371740)  


> 
> "Ape #2647

Bought for 9.99 ETH

0xf762...b126  0x3d2b...f6f8
etherscan.io/tx/0x4bda16690
…

Return to Monke: 
opensea.io/collection/bor
…

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #19 by @kieu20011
> **Author:** Kieu.eth ([@kieu20011](https://x.com/kieu20011))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 2 retweets · 11 comments · 153 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T01:04:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kieu20011/status/2056903950197211137](https://x.com/kieu20011/status/2056903950197211137)  


> 
> "Green is dominating the NFT market today! 

- CryptoPunks leading the pack at 33.98 ETH.
- CryptoPunks V1 (wrapped) steals the show with a massive +69.5% pump.
- BAYC and Pudgy Penguins holding strong with steady gains.

What are you holding from this list?"


### Post #20 by @YachtClubSales
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 114 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T18:10:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2057161995817029790](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2057161995817029790)  


> 
> "Ape #512

Bought for 14 ETH

0x2946...a20b  0xa173...823f
etherscan.io/tx/0x6add87406
…

Return to Monke: 
opensea.io/collection/bor
…

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #21 by @YachtClubSales
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 106 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T05:10:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2056965705925575097](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2056965705925575097)  


> 
> "Ape #3913

Bought for 9.49 WETH

0x1c7a...35a3  0xf762...b126
etherscan.io/tx/0xa70e335f8
…

Return to Monke: 
opensea.io/collection/bor
…

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #22 by @Cryptokaai
> **Author:** KAI ([@Cryptokaai](https://x.com/Cryptokaai))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 104 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T04:51:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptokaai/status/2056961050528903474](https://x.com/Cryptokaai/status/2056961050528903474)  


> 
> "Hold it ! Worth $$20,000 but I’m buy $7K

Who want’s joined BAYC community?"


### Post #23 by @Toron10Clktv
> **Author:** Toronto/10 ([@Toron10Clktv](https://x.com/Toron10Clktv))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 66 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T17:52:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Toron10Clktv/status/2057157461275013544](https://x.com/Toron10Clktv/status/2057157461275013544)  


> 
> "hey apes, isn't the Cowboy Shirt an under-rated cool vibe? 
@BoredApeYC"


### Post #24 by @Bert85868438
> **Author:** Bert ([@Bert85868438](https://x.com/Bert85868438))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 50 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T12:56:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bert85868438/status/2057083012181823553](https://x.com/Bert85868438/status/2057083012181823553)  


> 
> "A Topic of conversation. ADOPTION 
It's no longer possible to stop the next generation of technology.
Blockchain technology, digital currency solutions, and services, payment system, and stable coins 
Tokenisation of assets 
$Egld
 @MultiversX
 
$TIME
 @BoredApeXClub
 @RektNerdsNFT"


### Post #25 by @JakeZ23NFT
> **Author:** JZ ([@JakeZ23NFT](https://x.com/JakeZ23NFT))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 48 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T16:24:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JakeZ23NFT/status/2057135365362798883](https://x.com/JakeZ23NFT/status/2057135365362798883)  


> 
> "I’m here to ask when ApeFest  is gonna be announced!?!? 
WEN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
@BoredApeYC"


### Post #26 by @YachtClubSales
> **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 43 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T22:42:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2057230547789988298](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2057230547789988298)  


> 
> "Ape #1703

Bought for 11 ETH

0x3b5f...5c2d  p4blo.eth
etherscan.io/tx/0xbc1b55927
…

Return to Monke: 
opensea.io/collection/bor
…

bored ape yacht club"


### Post #27 by @MadMaxCrypto08
> **Author:** MadMaxCrypto ([@MadMaxCrypto08](https://x.com/MadMaxCrypto08))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 20 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T01:18:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMaxCrypto08/status/2056907309817778189](https://x.com/MadMaxCrypto08/status/2056907309817778189)  


> 
> "I love NFTs.

Bored Ape Yacht Club."


### Post #28 by @RODLAWRENCE12
> **Author:** fRI$KY / Under-exposed ([@RODLAWRENCE12](https://x.com/RODLAWRENCE12))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 17 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T06:06:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RODLAWRENCE12/status/2056979792650784804](https://x.com/RODLAWRENCE12/status/2056979792650784804)  


> 
> "Welcome 
@BoredApeYC
  #1899
in honour of 
@AdamWeitsman
 
Dreams do come true
so clean"


### Post #29 by @roymaj
> **Author:** ROYMAJ ([@roymaj](https://x.com/roymaj))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 15 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T11:07:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/roymaj/status/2057055723280904686](https://x.com/roymaj/status/2057055723280904686)  


> 
> "Imagine we suddenly double the supply of BAYC & the new supply is just the same 10K apes again."


### Post #30 by @iamlequanghuong
> **Author:** iamlequanghuong ([@iamlequanghuong](https://x.com/iamlequanghuong))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T22:16:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iamlequanghuong/status/2057223859317923886](https://x.com/iamlequanghuong/status/2057223859317923886)  


> 
> "been eyeing the floor for a minute ngl  the community is what keeps BAYC alive when everything else fades.  Stay Bored."


### Post #31 by @0xSprite_
> **Author:** 𝕊𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 ([@0xSprite_](https://x.com/0xSprite_))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T12:57:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2057083343800553839](https://x.com/0xSprite_/status/2057083343800553839)  


> 
> "i need the link to that hawaiian shirt, my ape is underdressed for ApeFest"


### Post #32 by @MadMagicSOL
> **Author:** Mad Magic Sol ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T01:21:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2056908190642749721](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2056908190642749721)  


> 
> "You can tell there’s still a strong foundation behind BAYC despite everything, curious to see what the next phase brings for it"


### Post #33 by @MadMagicSOL
> **Author:** Mad Magic Sol ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T15:41:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2057124606469931360](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2057124606469931360)  


> 
> "bored ape really said quiet money."


### Post #34 by @VPhm23380671
> **Author:** John Pham ([@VPhm23380671](https://x.com/VPhm23380671))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T07:34:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2057002130419208480](https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2057002130419208480)  


> 
> "Love the bold entrance—this BAYC energy hits different!"


### Post #35 by @anonchain
> **Author:** anon ([@anonchain](https://x.com/anonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T21:22:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/anonchain/status/2057210307513127041](https://x.com/anonchain/status/2057210307513127041)  


> 
> "200-300M . It's a primitive that needs to be integrated to notable new projects and it will flywheel like Punks did after BAYC. Similar expectations here"


### Post #36 by @0xDonCrypto
> **Author:** Don ([@0xDonCrypto](https://x.com/0xDonCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T23:38:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xDonCrypto/status/2057244535919354241](https://x.com/0xDonCrypto/status/2057244535919354241)  


> 
> "gm elelelelele my blue fren or gn too xD"


### Post #37 by @NKLinhzk
> **Author:** Lynn.eth ([@NKLinhzk](https://x.com/NKLinhzk))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T09:32:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2057031781602537938](https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2057031781602537938)  


> 
> "Another meaningful day for you, the cute monkey, and you too!"


### Post #38 by @0xaurSkyo
> **Author:** 橘子 ∑:∞ ([@0xaurSkyo](https://x.com/0xaurSkyo))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-20T09:22:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xaurSkyo/status/2057029082622361695](https://x.com/0xaurSkyo/status/2057029082622361695)  


> 
> "These BAYC AR filters were honestly ahead of their time. Perfect for creators who wanted identity without showing everything."




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