# $CFTC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — December 22, 2025

> **Asset:** $CFTC  
> **Date:** 2025-12-22 (December 22, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/cftc/2025-12-22  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/cftc.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @WatcherGuru
> **Author:** Watcher.Guru ([@WatcherGuru](https://x.com/WatcherGuru))  
> **Metrics:** 6.8K likes · 799 retweets · 456 comments · 589.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T17:15:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2003152385594523828](https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2003152385594523828)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "JUST IN:  CFTC Chairman Michael Selig says Congress is 'poised' to send crypto market structure legislation to President Trump's desk."


### Post #2 by @WatcherGuru
> **Author:** Watcher.Guru ([@WatcherGuru](https://x.com/WatcherGuru))  
> **Metrics:** 5.8K likes · 633 retweets · 260 comments · 347.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T22:20:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2003229254612320326](https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2003229254612320326)  


> 
> "JUST IN:  Pro-crypto Michael Selig sworn in as new CFTC Chair."


### Post #3 by @davidsacks47
> **Author:** David Sacks ([@davidsacks47](https://x.com/davidsacks47))  
> **Metrics:** 886 likes · 116 retweets · 55 comments · 95.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T15:36:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/davidsacks47/status/2003127398343348396](https://x.com/davidsacks47/status/2003127398343348396)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 10  

> 
> "Extraordinarily excited to have the leadership of 
@MichaelSelig
 as Chair of CFTC at this critical juncture for digital assets. Along with SEC Chair 
@SECPaulSAtkins
, President Trump has created a dream team to define clear regulatory guidelines for the 21st century."


### Post #4 by @EleanorTerrett
> **Author:** Eleanor Terrett ([@EleanorTerrett](https://x.com/EleanorTerrett))  
> **Metrics:** 1.2K likes · 176 retweets · 27 comments · 77.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T17:09:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/2003150904888033537](https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/2003150904888033537)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 34  

> 
> "NEW: 
@MichaelSelig
 begins his tenure as 
@CFTC
 Chair, saying “today begins a new chapter for the CFTC.”"


### Post #5 by @cryptorover
> **Author:** Crypto Rover ([@cryptorover](https://x.com/cryptorover))  
> **Metrics:** 662 likes · 111 retweets · 89 comments · 75.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T21:27:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2003215819652890700](https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2003215819652890700)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 28  

> 
> "BREAKING:

 NEW CFTC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL SELIG SAYS CONGRESS IS PREPARING TO SEND CRYPTO MARKET STRUCTURE LEGISLATION TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S DESK.

“TODAY BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE CFTC.”"


### Post #6 by @CarolineDPham
> **Author:** Caroline D. Pham ([@CarolineDPham](https://x.com/CarolineDPham))  
> **Metrics:** 1.1K likes · 145 retweets · 35 comments · 70.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T22:00:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CarolineDPham/status/2003224243924766851](https://x.com/CarolineDPham/status/2003224243924766851)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "I am thrilled to welcome 
@MichaelSelig
 as the 16th Chairman of the 
@CFTC
. His pragmatic, common sense approach will ensure the CFTC strikes the right balance of innovation and market integrity. It has been the honor of a lifetime to lead the CFTC during such a historic moment for"


### Post #7 by @paulbarron
> **Author:** PaulBarron ([@paulbarron](https://x.com/paulbarron))  
> **Metrics:** 961 likes · 133 retweets · 39 comments · 29.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T17:36:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/paulbarron/status/2003157587181945123](https://x.com/paulbarron/status/2003157587181945123)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 45  

> 
> "Good NEWS: 
@CFTC
 Chairman Michael Selig indicates Congress is set to send crypto market structure legislation to President Trump's desk. Could be a fast track in January to Clarity!
$BTC $ETH $XRP $SOL"


### Post #8 by @Vivek4real_
> **Author:** Vivek Sen ([@Vivek4real_](https://x.com/Vivek4real_))  
> **Metrics:** 824 likes · 132 retweets · 64 comments · 26.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T22:14:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Vivek4real_/status/2003227690531475534](https://x.com/Vivek4real_/status/2003227690531475534)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 22  

> 
> "PRO #BITCOIN AND CRYPTO MICHAEL SELIG JUST OFFICIALLY BECAME THE CFTC CHAIRMAN

TIGHTEN YOUR SEATBELTS"


### Post #9 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 433 likes · 90 retweets · 45 comments · 24.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T23:30:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2003246698827481293](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2003246698827481293)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 59  

> 
> "TODAY: Pro-crypto Michael Selig has officially been sworn in as the 16th CFTC Chairman."


### Post #10 by @Mrcryptoxwhale
> **Author:** Mr. Crypto Whale ([@Mrcryptoxwhale](https://x.com/Mrcryptoxwhale))  
> **Metrics:** 569 likes · 71 retweets · 48 comments · 23.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T23:57:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mrcryptoxwhale/status/2003253678023815626](https://x.com/Mrcryptoxwhale/status/2003253678023815626)  


> 
> "NEW:  CFTC Chairman Selig says the Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill is ready to be sent to President Trump’s desk."


### Post #11 by @BitcoinArchive
> **Author:** Bitcoin Archive ([@BitcoinArchive](https://x.com/BitcoinArchive))  
> **Metrics:** 173 likes · 17 retweets · 49 comments · 17.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T16:03:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitcoinArchive/status/2003134221758460316](https://x.com/BitcoinArchive/status/2003134221758460316)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 14  

> 
> "CFTC CHAIRMAN SELIG: "Congress is poised to send digital asset market structure legislation that will cement the U.S. as the Crypto Capital of the World to the President’s desk.""


### Post #12 by @CarolineDPham
> **Author:** Caroline D. Pham ([@CarolineDPham](https://x.com/CarolineDPham))  
> **Metrics:** 318 likes · 34 retweets · 15 comments · 12.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T02:09:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CarolineDPham/status/2002924476011270337](https://x.com/CarolineDPham/status/2002924476011270337)  


> 
> "Thrilled to welcome 
@MichaelSelig
 as 
@CFTC
 Chairman soon! Mike’s tremendous experience and expertise in navigating complex frameworks across both CFTC and SEC markets make him the ideal leader to tackle rules for digital assets, crypto and more. Mike’s pragmatic, common sense"


### Post #13 by @Bitcoinprof0637
> **Author:** Bitcoin professor ([@Bitcoinprof0637](https://x.com/Bitcoinprof0637))  
> **Metrics:** 518 likes · 85 retweets · 51 comments · 12.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T20:55:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bitcoinprof0637/status/2003207909887606810](https://x.com/Bitcoinprof0637/status/2003207909887606810)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 46  

> 
> "NEW:  Congress is now prepared to send the Bitcoin and crypto market structure bill to Trump's desk, says CFTC Chairman Selig"


### Post #14 by @CoinDeskPodcast
> **Author:** CoinDesk Podcast Network ([@CoinDeskPodcast](https://x.com/CoinDeskPodcast))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 10 retweets · 12 comments · 10.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T18:59:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDeskPodcast/status/2003178677333270541](https://x.com/CoinDeskPodcast/status/2003178677333270541)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 34  

> 
> "Mike Selig is confirmed as the next Chairman of the 
@CFTC
, and he is stepping into his new role with 3 goals:

 End "Staff Lore"
 Tougher Enforcement
 Principles-Based Regulation
@JennSanasie
 breaks down what you need to know about 
@MichaelSelig
 on “CoinDesk Daily.""


### Post #15 by @martypartymusic
> **Author:** MartyParty ([@martypartymusic](https://x.com/martypartymusic))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 2 retweets · 9 comments · 7.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T21:49:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/2003221338303983988](https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/2003221338303983988)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 20  

> 
> "Acting #CFTC Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced the appointment of Rob Hadick , General Partner at Dragonfly Capital Partners, to the Global Markets Advisory Committee’s (GMAC) Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee (DAMS).

Hadick specializes in digital asset investment strategy,"


### Post #16 by @BitcoinNews
> **Author:** Bitcoin.com News ([@BitcoinNews](https://x.com/BitcoinNews))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 18 retweets · 25 comments · 5.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T17:59:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2003163462068052267](https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2003163462068052267)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "JUST IN:  CFTC Chairman Mike Selig pledges to usher in a new era of crypto regulation, aiming to cement the U.S. as the "Crypto Capital of the World."

Adding, that Congress is "poised to send digital asset market structure legislation...to the President's desk.""


### Post #17 by @chestypuller92
> **Author:** ChestyPuller’s Ghost ([@chestypuller92](https://x.com/chestypuller92))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T17:40:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chestypuller92/status/2003158632578601445](https://x.com/chestypuller92/status/2003158632578601445)  


> 
> "JUST IN:  CFTC Chairman Michael Selig says Congress is 'poised' to send crypto market structure legislation to President Trump's desk."


### Post #18 by @FormerCFTCGC
> **Author:** Rob Schwartz ([@FormerCFTCGC](https://x.com/FormerCFTCGC))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T22:03:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FormerCFTCGC/status/2003224922487947611](https://x.com/FormerCFTCGC/status/2003224922487947611)  


> 
> ".@CFTC Michael Selig Sworn In as 16th CFTC Chairman: 
cftc.gov/PressRoom/Pres
…"


### Post #19 by @MartiniGuyYT
> **Author:** That Martini Guy ₿ ([@MartiniGuyYT](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT))  
> **Metrics:** 84 likes · 13 retweets · 31 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T17:42:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2003159336244457613](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2003159336244457613)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 53  

> 
> "CFTC CHAIRMAN: CRYPTO MARKET STRUCTURE LEGISLATION "POISED" TO LAND ON TRUMP'S DESK

BE MORE BULLISH"


### Post #20 by @RichardMcCrackn
> **Author:** Rick McCracken DIGI ([@RichardMcCrackn](https://x.com/RichardMcCrackn))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T22:46:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RichardMcCrackn/status/2003235614339268813](https://x.com/RichardMcCrackn/status/2003235614339268813)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 59  

> 
> "Mike Selig sworn in as CFTC chairman remarks

"...and Congress is poised to send digital asset market structure legislation that will cement the U.S. as the Crypto Capital of the World to the President’s desk...""


### Post #21 by @blckchaindaily
> **Author:** Blockchain Daily News ([@blckchaindaily](https://x.com/blckchaindaily))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 13 retweets · 0 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T23:51:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2003252145349627998](https://x.com/blckchaindaily/status/2003252145349627998)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "BREAKING $NEWS: PRO-CRYPTO 
@MICHAELSELIG
 OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS 16th 
@CFTC
 CHAIRMAN"


### Post #22 by @CryptoMiners_Co
> **Author:** Crypto Miners ([@CryptoMiners_Co](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 2 retweets · 17 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T16:11:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2003136308814991570](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2003136308814991570)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 37  

> 
> "“Prediction markets fall under the 
@CFTC
. Any state saying otherwise is keeping Americans from accessing tools that help them get ahead.”

Coinbase CEO 
@brian_armstrong
 backs lawsuits against regulators in Connecticut, Michigan, and Illinois, pushing for federal CFTC authority"


### Post #23 by @blocknewsdotcom
> **Author:** BlockNews ([@blocknewsdotcom](https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 9 retweets · 5 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T22:28:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/2003231087972253983](https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/2003231087972253983)  


> 
> "NEW CFTC CHAIRMAN 
@MichaelSelig
 SAYS HE WILL SOON SEND CRYPTO MARKET STRUCTURE LEGISLATION TO PRESIDENT TRUMP

CEMENTING AMERICA AS THE BIGGEST CRYPTO POWERHOUSE IN THE WORLD

VERY BULLISH FOR BITCOIN $BTC AND CRYPTO"


### Post #24 by @CryptoPatel
> **Author:** Crypto Patel ([@CryptoPatel](https://x.com/CryptoPatel))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 221 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T18:00:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2003163686631100735](https://x.com/CryptoPatel/status/2003163686631100735)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 2  

> 
> "CFTC oversight could streamline spot markets and DeFi"


### Post #25 by @krombet_ig
> **Author:** krombet ([@krombet_ig](https://x.com/krombet_ig))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 6 retweets · 4 comments · 199 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T16:23:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/krombet_ig/status/2003139406396555352](https://x.com/krombet_ig/status/2003139406396555352)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 44  

> 
> "prediction markets just got their first real regulatory warning 

Pennsylvania regulators openly pushed back on PMs.

calling them a grey zone and questioning why they:
– avoid sportsbook taxes
– sit under 
@CFTC
, not gaming laws
– scale without state licenses

this is a big"


### Post #26 by @DePINConnection
> **Author:** DePIN Connection ([@DePINConnection](https://x.com/DePINConnection))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 117 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-12-22T15:00:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DePINConnection/status/2003118341121306892](https://x.com/DePINConnection/status/2003118341121306892)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 22  

> 
> "Michael Selig has now been confirmed as the new chairman of the CFTC!  

Selig takes over for Caroline Pham is and is a crypto bull looking to push forward the market structure bill to give crypto more regulatory clarity!"




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