# $BAYC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — July 18, 2026 > **Asset:** $BAYC > **Date:** 2026-07-18 (July 18, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/bayc/2026-07-18 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/bayc.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @Jackkk > **Author:** Jack ([@Jackkk](https://x.com/Jackkk)) > **Metrics:** 94 likes · 6 retweets · 27 comments · 78.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T01:34:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jackkk/status/2078292373189120301](https://x.com/Jackkk/status/2078292373189120301) > **Video Content:** The video is a podcast livestream titled "LIVE WITH LUCAS BRUDER, CEO OF JITO LABS," featuring three hosts in a split-screen format: Ansem on the left, Lucas in the center, and Banks on the right, with Polymarket branding and a rotating ticker of various prediction market questions displayed below them. Throughout the 12 frames, the visual layout remains static, but the participants' expressions and gestures change—Banks is seen talking animatedly with hand gestures in the early and later frames, while Ansem and Lucas shift from serious, attentive expressions in the first half of the video to smiling and laughing by the final frames, suggesting a lighthearted or humorous moment in the conversation. The on-screen text includes a QR code and a prompt to "Download Polymarket US in the App Store and use code BUBBLE20 to receive a free $20 deposit," along with a disclaimer that "Market Bubble is for informational and entertainment purposes only." > > "FaZe Banks reveals he invested $1,000,000 into Otherside land “Anything in the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Yuga Labs ecosystem, you were guaranteed at minimum a 9x” “They were trying to keep you with KYC. You were only supposed to be able to mint one or two land, I forget what it" ### Post #2 by @Cryptoking > **Author:** Crypto King ([@Cryptoking](https://x.com/Cryptoking)) > **Metrics:** 208 likes · 13 retweets · 38 comments · 38.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T08:02:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptoking/status/2078390044155404555](https://x.com/Cryptoking/status/2078390044155404555) > > "$Cashcat rekt. $Ansem rekt. $Brian rekt. BAYC rekt. DeGods rekt, Is there a project that can hold MC for more than 24hrs or has this entire space turned into a liquidity extraction protocol?!" ### Post #3 by @Jackkk > **Author:** Jack ([@Jackkk](https://x.com/Jackkk)) > **Metrics:** 34 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 14.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T22:57:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jackkk/status/2078615120033587369](https://x.com/Jackkk/status/2078615120033587369) > **Video Content:** Across the four keyframes, the video shows a live podcast-style interview on the "Market Bubble" show, presented by Polymarket, featuring Ansem on the left, Lucas Bruder (CEO of Jito Labs) in the center, and FaZe Banks on the right. The scene remains a static three-panel split-screen as the hosts converse, with the bottom ticker scrolling through crypto and stock data (including HYPE, NVDA, CRYP, QQQ, META, AAPL, TSLA, BTC) and promotional text offering 20% off Venice subscriptions with the code "MARKET20." A disclaimer appears in Frame 3 noting that Market Bubble is for informational and entertainment purposes only, while the lower third consistently reads "LIVE WITH LUCAS BRUDER, CEO OF JITO LABS." > > "FaZe Banks reveals he made close to $1,000,000 buying Solana at $8 after the FTX collapse “BAYC the thesis was clear, it felt like a free money glitch and that was pretty much general consensus, which is why we shouldn’t have traded Otherside” “FTX happened right after. I made" ### Post #4 by @BASIKSHQ > **Author:** DJ BASIKS ([@BASIKSHQ](https://x.com/BASIKSHQ)) > **Metrics:** 190 likes · 6 retweets · 33 comments · 13.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T00:05:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BASIKSHQ/status/2078269838238040462](https://x.com/BASIKSHQ/status/2078269838238040462) > **Visual Note:** A digital illustration of an NFT-style cartoon monkey character with glittery purple fur, an orange beanie, and a beige hoodie, emitting cyan laser beams from its eyes against a teal background. > > "A week ago this APE landed in my wallet after a deal with @GrailsOTC . Still feels absolutely surreal and amazing. BAYC is the way and can’t wait to see what happens next" ### Post #5 by @damobianyuan > **Author:** 大漠哥 ([@damobianyuan](https://x.com/damobianyuan)) > **Metrics:** 38 likes · 3 retweets · 48 comments · 6.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T14:31:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/damobianyuan/status/2078487869426168212](https://x.com/damobianyuan/status/2078487869426168212) > **Video Content:** The video depicts a dark, supernatural library scene where a skull-faced sorcerer character (PowerPei) in a hooded robe conjures purple void energy while reading an ancient tome. Books fly through the air as glowing runes and a dark portal activate, with the sorcerer uncovering the name "莫格拉斯" (Moglas) before slamming the tome shut and declaring "这一次，是战争" ("This time, it is war"), then marching toward the swirling purple void. On-screen text displays episode titles including "EP01 虚空现身" (Void Entrance), "EP02 法典显印" (Tome Awakens), and "EP06 远征军集结" (Expedition Assembles), with "BAYC Dark Adventure Guild Season 1" branding throughout, while the post credits PowerPei (@PWenzhen76938) as the creator dedicated to the Bored Ape community. > > "BAYC Dark Adventure Guild Season 1: Expeditionary Force Assembly Chapter 1 "Reply from the Void Library" · PowerPei Makes His Appearance The moment that ancient tome flipped open on its own, I knew something was wrong. (Specially crafted for the Bored Ape community fam) I'm" ### Post #6 by @Cabanimation > **Author:** Cab ([@Cabanimation](https://x.com/Cabanimation)) > **Metrics:** 277 likes · 14 retweets · 36 comments · 5.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T16:44:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cabanimation/status/2078521372356051049](https://x.com/Cabanimation/status/2078521372356051049) > > "So many BAYC brethren collecting claynos the last few months. It's amazing to see. Roll call Apenosaurz" ### Post #7 by @renksieth > **Author:** Renksi ([@renksieth](https://x.com/renksieth)) > **Metrics:** 66 likes · 0 retweets · 30 comments · 4.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T15:03:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksieth/status/2078495760207737317](https://x.com/renksieth/status/2078495760207737317) > **Visual Note:** A side-by-side metrics comparison chart between Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins NFT collections, showing BAYC with 5,617 unique owners, 10,000 total supply, 295 listed items, and a $161.9M market cap, compared to Pudgy Penguins with 5,082 unique owners, 8,888 total supply, 133 listed items, and a $69.1M market cap. The image visually supports the post's argument that despite BAYC leading in market cap, the two collections have surprisingly similar owner counts and proportionally similar listing ratios. > > "BAYC is still the bigger collection, but this comparison is pretty interesting @BoredApeYC has a $161.9M market cap with 295 listed @pudgypenguins sits at $69.1M with only 133 listed nearly the same number of unique owners too apes still lead on valuation but penguins have a" ### Post #8 by @racs_o > **Author:** Racs ([@racs_o](https://x.com/racs_o)) > **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T18:49:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/racs_o/status/2078552654347931730](https://x.com/racs_o/status/2078552654347931730) > > "I was rocking some @BoredApeYC merch today and was stopped and asked where I got this shirt from. I said, “It’s from the best club on the internet. Just google it.” The guy googled it in front of me and a whole bunch of local nightclubs appeared. Can Yuga make BAYC the number" ### Post #9 by @MarkNFT > **Author:** Mark ([@MarkNFT](https://x.com/MarkNFT)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 1.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T23:10:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarkNFT/status/2078618338394022354](https://x.com/MarkNFT/status/2078618338394022354) > **Visual Note:** A black hoodie with "MAYC" displayed in bright yellow graffiti-style lettering on the back, representing Mutant Ape Yacht Club merchandise. The hoodie is photographed against a white wall on a wooden floor, matching the post's description of MAYC branded apparel being sold in size large. > > "Anyone interested in Mutant Ape Yacht Club Merch? Have a lot of items all brand new! - Slime T-Shirt - Drink it T-Shirt - Graffiti T-Shirt - Mutant world T-Shirt & Hoodie Photos attached are the two used items. All items LARGE. Please message if interested. @BoredApeYC" ### Post #10 by @BoredApeGazette > **Author:** The Bored Ape Gazette ([@BoredApeGazette](https://x.com/BoredApeGazette)) > **Metrics:** 28 likes · 6 retweets · 8 comments · 1.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T00:02:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BoredApeGazette/status/2078269068499431528](https://x.com/BoredApeGazette/status/2078269068499431528) > **Visual Note:** A red bomber jacket hanging in a wooden wardrobe, featuring the text 'BORED APE YACHT CLUB' on one sleeve and 'EST 2021' on the other. > > "'MORE THAN MERCH' » @BoredApeYC Gives Apes Their First Look At A Bright Red Sailing Jacket From Its Upcoming Manifest Collection! Find out more:" ### Post #11 by @jeremyapes > **Author:** jeremy ([@jeremyapes](https://x.com/jeremyapes)) > **Metrics:** 37 likes · 1 retweets · 11 comments · 1.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T01:56:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jeremyapes/status/2078297920974270736](https://x.com/jeremyapes/status/2078297920974270736) > **Visual Note:** A digital NFT collection display titled 'Apes Owned (10)' showing ten cartoon ape characters in a grid layout. > > "you could say I have a type… orange background grill grail BAYC" ### Post #12 by @essentialceo > **Author:** ESSENTIAL ([@essentialceo](https://x.com/essentialceo)) > **Metrics:** 37 likes · 7 retweets · 15 comments · 872 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T14:34:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/essentialceo/status/2078488556482216325](https://x.com/essentialceo/status/2078488556482216325) > **Visual Note:** [caption-failed: minimax unavailable] > > "GM Today… it’s going down!!! @MichiganApes x @BAYCBoredKids IRL BBQ | 4PM–8PM Huge shoutout to our fellow Michigan Ape, @Teacherlabz002 - for putting this BBQ together and making it happen. Appreciate you, brother. Can’t wait to see everyone who’s pulling up!" ### Post #13 by @bubblegum_dee > **Author:** DJB ([@bubblegum_dee](https://x.com/bubblegum_dee)) > **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 638 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T02:49:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bubblegum_dee/status/2078311159363707027](https://x.com/bubblegum_dee/status/2078311159363707027) > **Visual Note:** User Safety: safe > > "Mutant Ape Yacht Club. @BoredApeYC" ### Post #14 by @CryptoYesNo > **Author:** CryptoYesNo ([@CryptoYesNo](https://x.com/CryptoYesNo)) > **Metrics:** 20 likes · 1 retweets · 13 comments · 613 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T00:55:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoYesNo/status/2078282498719748174](https://x.com/CryptoYesNo/status/2078282498719748174) > **Visual Note:** A digital collectible/NFT card featuring a cartoon monkey wearing a spiked Pickelhaube helmet with gold teeth, labeled '#6775' with a diamond price of '#1,891'. > > "Which #BAYC would you buy for the same price? PS. These are not mine Bored Ape Yacht Club" ### Post #15 by @ArtFrogling > **Author:** Art ([@ArtFrogling](https://x.com/ArtFrogling)) > **Metrics:** 32 likes · 5 retweets · 7 comments · 536 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T19:26:35+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ArtFrogling/status/2078562091481411610](https://x.com/ArtFrogling/status/2078562091481411610) > **Video Content:** The video shows two cartoon ape characters loading luggage into the open trunk of a dark gray SUV parked at a gas station, with one character wearing green shorts and a patterned fur design while the other has a halo and loads a brown duffel bag into the cargo area. The scene progresses as the apes finish packing, with one closing the trunk lid in the third frame, before the SUV is shown fully closed and ready to depart in the final frame. A road sign reading "Detroit 62 Miles" is visible throughout, tying the scene to the post's announcement about heading to Michigan to meet up with the "Michigan Apes" community. > > "Headed to Detriot to chill with the Michigan Apes! Midwest Ape Things! BAYC on TOP! Best club in the ENTIRE WORLD!" ### Post #16 by @YachtClubSales > **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales)) > **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 492 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T19:23:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2078561199403520387](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2078561199403520387) > **Visual Note:** A cartoon monkey with a relaxed expression and a cigarette dangling from its mouth wears a stained white tank top, matching the "Bored Ape Yacht Club" NFT referenced in the post about Ape #1767. > > "Ape #1767 Bought for 9.55 ETH 0x7Cb3...38BA 0x2e2C...475C etherscan.io/tx/0x251d104d1 … Return to Monke: opensea.io/collection/bor … bored ape yacht club" ### Post #17 by @fitzyOG > **Author:** FITZY ([@fitzyOG](https://x.com/fitzyOG)) > **Metrics:** 20 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 492 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T16:53:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fitzyOG/status/2078523511656665573](https://x.com/fitzyOG/status/2078523511656665573) > **Visual Note:** A Live NFT Heatmap displaying various NFT collections including NodeMonkes (-1.78%), Bitcoin Shrooms (+1.52%), OCM Genesis (+4.26%), Bitcoin Puppets (-0.58%), Taproot Wizards (+4.49%), Runestone (+28.64%), and Ordinal Maxi Biz (OMB) (+45.93%) with 24H, 7D, and 1M time filters. > > "The Mcap of all these collections COMBINED is only ~$100M For context, BAYC’s mcap alone is ~$160M 10k collection with a $10k floor = $100M 10k collection with a $100k floor = $1B The most valuable Ordinals collections are SEVERELY underpriced! So which one you betting on?" ### Post #18 by @0xGreggy > **Author:** Greggy ([@0xGreggy](https://x.com/0xGreggy)) > **Metrics:** 16 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 474 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T15:41:14+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xGreggy/status/2078505382524444683](https://x.com/0xGreggy/status/2078505382524444683) > **Visual Note:** A cartoon illustration of a tired-looking red-furred monkey with droopy eyes, holding a steaming black mug with a pink 'B' logo on it against an orange background. > > "BAYC" ### Post #19 by @DaSpookyMan > **Author:** Spooky ([@DaSpookyMan](https://x.com/DaSpookyMan)) > **Metrics:** 27 likes · 1 retweets · 7 comments · 472 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T15:31:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DaSpookyMan/status/2078502861466402940](https://x.com/DaSpookyMan/status/2078502861466402940) > **Visual Note:** A person's forearm displays a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) tattoo featuring the iconic cartoon ape with a crown and bandana, visible while they sit in a vehicle wearing a police-style uniform. The tattoo directly reflects the post's reference to "BAYC," showcasing the wearer's personal connection to the NFT collection. > > "Gm! Hope you all enjoy your Saturday! The signs are everywhere. BAYC" ### Post #20 by @YachtClubSales > **Author:** BAYC Sales Bot ([@YachtClubSales](https://x.com/YachtClubSales)) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 424 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T18:13:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2078543732933267948](https://x.com/YachtClubSales/status/2078543732933267948) > **Visual Note:** An NFT-style cartoon illustration of a bored-looking monkey wearing a black eye patch and a white sailor-style shirt with a black neckerchief against a pale yellow background. > > "Ape #2762 Bought for 8.65 WETH thecaliape.eth 0xf108...07B1 etherscan.io/tx/0xbec89c3c3 … Return to Monke: opensea.io/collection/bor … bored ape yacht club" ### Post #21 by @DegenBugs > **Author:** DegenBugs ([@DegenBugs](https://x.com/DegenBugs)) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 335 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T12:22:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenBugs/status/2078455445732081723](https://x.com/DegenBugs/status/2078455445732081723) > **Visual Note:** A cartoon illustration of a fuzzy bug-like creature wearing an orange beanie and a striped shirt with a goofy grin on a yellow background. > > "We buggified @BoredApeYC art for @the_alpha_dgn _ pfp." ### Post #22 by @B3nLunt > **Author:** Throb Lord ([@B3nLunt](https://x.com/B3nLunt)) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 316 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T07:48:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/B3nLunt/status/2078386517253263473](https://x.com/B3nLunt/status/2078386517253263473) > **Visual Note:** Four-panel grid of grotesque Bored Ape-style illustrations labeled A, B, C, and D, featuring distorted, melting monkey characters with exaggerated features like exposed brains, bloodshot eyes, and spiked jackets. > > "I think it’s nearly time… Been looking at MAYCs a lot recently, a Mutant rockin some merch. Which one would you choose? @BoredApeYC" ### Post #23 by @mgp_eth > **Author:** mgp.eth ([@mgp_eth](https://x.com/mgp_eth)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 262 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T08:24:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mgp_eth/status/2078395517420098020](https://x.com/mgp_eth/status/2078395517420098020) > **Visual Note:** A shipping tracking app screenshot showing a package route across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the USA, with text 'BAYC', 'Zustellung am Montag, 9:10–13:10 Uhr', and 'Unterwegs'. > > "GM BAYC Merch on the way" ### Post #24 by @Crypt0M1notaur > **Author:** crypt0m1notaur ([@Crypt0M1notaur](https://x.com/Crypt0M1notaur)) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 141 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T04:42:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypt0M1notaur/status/2078339589799055404](https://x.com/Crypt0M1notaur/status/2078339589799055404) > **Video Content:** In a nighttime scene set outside a neon-lit "BAYC" storefront adorned with colorful string lights and a "Fomo" sign, a green, ape-like cartoon character wearing a patterned yellow shirt, shorts, and sneakers performs a rhythmic dance routine, shifting through various poses including arm crosses, leg lifts, and low stances. The character continues to groove and pose throughout the sequence, with the illuminated "305 BAYC 305" signage remaining prominently displayed above the entrance. > > "B A Y C" ### Post #25 by @Andynva0411 > **Author:** Andy ([@Andynva0411](https://x.com/Andynva0411)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 57 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T20:43:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Andynva0411/status/2078581387242975440](https://x.com/Andynva0411/status/2078581387242975440) > > "Which one should be my next whole month pfp (yes I rotate between these often ) @moonbirds @Azuki @BoredApeYC" ### Post #26 by @BAYCBoredKids > **Author:** Boredkidsclub ([@BAYCBoredKids](https://x.com/BAYCBoredKids)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 54 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T01:04:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BAYCBoredKids/status/2078284831528522111](https://x.com/BAYCBoredKids/status/2078284831528522111) > **Visual Note:** A pixelated green apple partially rendered in 8-bit style with "LVL 1" text and "Boredkidsclub" written at the bottom. > > "Support young artists Support young builders Support young creators manifold.xyz/@boredkidsclub …" ### Post #27 by @MadMagicSOL > **Author:** Magic.nfts ([@MadMagicSOL](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T12:38:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2078459405696450644](https://x.com/MadMagicSOL/status/2078459405696450644) > > "Ape got the bug" ### Post #28 by @Bh2800 > **Author:** BAYC Holder Therapist ([@Bh2800](https://x.com/Bh2800)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 5 views > **Posted:** 2026-07-18T21:54:31+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bh2800/status/2078599322002755880](https://x.com/Bh2800/status/2078599322002755880) > > "Keeps getting worse for stupid Seyong" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*