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

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

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @cryptorover
> **Author:** Crypto Rover ([@cryptorover](https://x.com/cryptorover))  
> **Metrics:** 988 likes · 169 retweets · 87 comments · 86.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T05:24:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2023992037029318740](https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2023992037029318740)  


> 
> "$MSTR is only 44,000 bitcoins away from surpassing $IBIT."


### Post #2 by @arkham
> **Author:** Arkham ([@arkham](https://x.com/arkham))  
> **Metrics:** 426 likes · 40 retweets · 41 comments · 24.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:32:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/arkham/status/2024039314381021391](https://x.com/arkham/status/2024039314381021391)  


> 
> "SAYLOR’S AVERAGE PRICE GOING DOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2.5 YEARS

For the first time in 4 years - Saylor’s average BTC buy price went… DOWN.

Strategy purchased $168.4M of BTC, bringing MSTR’s average cost basis down $29 to $76,027. The last time this happened was on 25th"


### Post #3 by @AdamBLiv
> **Author:** Adam Livingston ([@AdamBLiv](https://x.com/AdamBLiv))  
> **Metrics:** 329 likes · 27 retweets · 50 comments · 19.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:04:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AdamBLiv/status/2023941696950554977](https://x.com/AdamBLiv/status/2023941696950554977)  


> 
> "November 21, 2022 was the crypto winter low for Bitcoin. 

Bitcoin traded at $15,776.

MSTR traded at $15.72.

Since then:

Bitcoin is still up +327.89% after a 50% drawdown.

MSTR is still up +718.51% after a 75% drawdown.

Now let me ask you...

Are you willing to hold and add"


### Post #4 by @BTCtreasuries
> **Author:** BitcoinTreasuries.NET ([@BTCtreasuries](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries))  
> **Metrics:** 200 likes · 19 retweets · 22 comments · 15.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:47:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2024103533495369818](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2024103533495369818)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Michael Saylor's Strategy $MSTR has already bought more #Bitcoin this year than Jack Mallers' Twenty One Capital's entire BTC stack."


### Post #5 by @PunterJeff
> **Author:** Jeff Walton ([@PunterJeff](https://x.com/PunterJeff))  
> **Metrics:** 270 likes · 21 retweets · 16 comments · 14.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T06:36:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PunterJeff/status/2024010115830239646](https://x.com/PunterJeff/status/2024010115830239646)  


> 
> "Strategy tracking day 486
$MSTR now ranked 246th largest US company by market cap 

Ironically in line with AIG, which has a 75% leverage ratio, and $41B in net assets 

$MSTR has $42B of net assets, a 12% leverage ratio and a moat on the scarcest asset on the planet, with 5"


### Post #6 by @aganstwallst
> **Author:** Against Wall Street ([@aganstwallst](https://x.com/aganstwallst))  
> **Metrics:** 79 likes · 13 retweets · 10 comments · 12.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:00:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aganstwallst/status/2024257701291733054](https://x.com/aganstwallst/status/2024257701291733054)  


> 
> "Bitcoin’s tracing that channel path I mapped out for y’all earlier, dipping right to the bottom

You know, I sold off at $68K on my sell signal. Betting on a strong bounce to $71K+! Just punched in 2x longs at $65K

Who’s riding this wave? 

$BTC $MSTR $ETH"


### Post #7 by @cryptogoos
> **Author:** CryptoGoos ([@cryptogoos](https://x.com/cryptogoos))  
> **Metrics:** 142 likes · 6 retweets · 10 comments · 10.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:03:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptogoos/status/2024152679136817164](https://x.com/cryptogoos/status/2024152679136817164)  


> 
> "$MSTR is only 44,000 bitcoins away from surpassing $IBIT."


### Post #8 by @thepowerfulHRV
> **Author:** Mark Harvey ([@thepowerfulHRV](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV))  
> **Metrics:** 385 likes · 12 retweets · 54 comments · 10.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:35:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2024130776212607031](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2024130776212607031)  


> 
> "$MSTR is criminally undervalued"


### Post #9 by @BTCtreasuries
> **Author:** BitcoinTreasuries.NET ([@BTCtreasuries](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries))  
> **Metrics:** 203 likes · 29 retweets · 14 comments · 9.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:50:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2024043912294440984](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2024043912294440984)  


> 
> "JUST IN: $2 trillion Japanese investment bank Mizuho Financial Group has reiterated buy rating on #Bitcoin treasury company Strategy $MSTR with a price target of $320."


### Post #10 by @thepowerfulHRV
> **Author:** Mark Harvey ([@thepowerfulHRV](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV))  
> **Metrics:** 379 likes · 15 retweets · 31 comments · 9.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:48:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2024254777433952348](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2024254777433952348)  


> 
> "If you liked $MSTR at $543 you should absolutely love it at $125."


### Post #11 by @AdamBLiv
> **Author:** Adam Livingston ([@AdamBLiv](https://x.com/AdamBLiv))  
> **Metrics:** 162 likes · 7 retweets · 15 comments · 9.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:19:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AdamBLiv/status/2023945331302379733](https://x.com/AdamBLiv/status/2023945331302379733)  


> 
> "It is super impressive how well Metaplanet has held up against Bitcoin and MSTR since January 2025.

BTC: -28.61%
MSTR: -57.11%
Metaplanet: -5.45%"


### Post #12 by @PunterJeff
> **Author:** Jeff Walton ([@PunterJeff](https://x.com/PunterJeff))  
> **Metrics:** 117 likes · 8 retweets · 11 comments · 8.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:15:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PunterJeff/status/2024246400851333604](https://x.com/PunterJeff/status/2024246400851333604)  


> 
> "FYI, $MSTR has a higher enterprise value than Solana $SOL"


### Post #13 by @ActuallyClimber
> **Author:** Climb That Ladder ([@ActuallyClimber](https://x.com/ActuallyClimber))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 7.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:06:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ActuallyClimber/status/2024229020968079472](https://x.com/ActuallyClimber/status/2024229020968079472)  


> 
> "Bought a small amount of $MSTR puts (short term).  Had a few profitable trades on them today and rebought near close.

Got a funny feeling with bitcoin and Mstr.  Looks like they’re about to roll over.  Sometimes I’m right, sometimes wrong."


### Post #14 by @thepowerfulHRV
> **Author:** Mark Harvey ([@thepowerfulHRV](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV))  
> **Metrics:** 258 likes · 8 retweets · 14 comments · 6.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:31:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2024250406847631444](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2024250406847631444)  


> 
> "$MSTR was riskiest when it felt safest (Nov 2024).

Today, $MSTR feels risky, but the actual risk is much lower.

Markets are hard."


### Post #15 by @Meta8Mate
> **Author:** 机灵的杰尼君 ([@Meta8Mate](https://x.com/Meta8Mate))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 1 retweets · 32 comments · 6.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:01:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2024046643209760995](https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2024046643209760995)  


> 
> "别人恐惧我贪婪，别人贪婪我更贪婪。

虽然 $BTC 和 $ETH 双双创下近几年新低，但是微策略 
@MicroStrategy
 和 BMNR 
@BitMNR
 加仓的节奏一点没停。

MSTR 近期又买了 2486 枚 $BTC，均价 $67,710，目前账面浮亏约 10%，差不多 -$5.69B。

BMNR 也梭了 45,759 枚 ETH，均价 $1,987，但是更惨一些，浮亏"


### Post #16 by @Phemex_official
> **Author:** Phemex ([@Phemex_official](https://x.com/Phemex_official))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 25 retweets · 11 comments · 6.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T07:34:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Phemex_official/status/2024024585319112916](https://x.com/Phemex_official/status/2024024585319112916)  


> 
> "Phemex TradFi Futures are built for 24/7 traders.

No waiting for market hours, extra $200,000 prize pool.

 Phase 3: $XPD $HOOD $GOOGL $AMZN $MSTR
Join  
phemex.com/en/events/toke
…

 Phase 4: $ACN $UNH $RDDT $PLTR $ORCL
Join  
phemex.com/en/events/toke
…"


### Post #17 by @CryptosR_Us
> **Author:** CryptosRus ([@CryptosR_Us](https://x.com/CryptosR_Us))  
> **Metrics:** 244 likes · 42 retweets · 28 comments · 6.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:24:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptosR_Us/status/2024112674573783297](https://x.com/CryptosR_Us/status/2024112674573783297)  


> 
> "VIRGINIA RETIREMENT FUND DOUBLES DOWN ON $MSTR 

The Virginia State Retirement Fund has reportedly increased its stake in MicroStrategy, reinforcing the growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin treasury exposure. 

• Added 7,180 shares - total holdings now 31,880 (~$4.1M)
•"


### Post #18 by @BTCtreasuries
> **Author:** BitcoinTreasuries.NET ([@BTCtreasuries](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries))  
> **Metrics:** 204 likes · 29 retweets · 13 comments · 5.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T00:45:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2023921761407099007](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2023921761407099007)  


> 
> "JUST IN: $123 billion U.S. Virginia State Retirement Fund increased its position in #Bitcoin treasury company Strategy $MSTR by 7,180 to 31,880 shares ($4.1 million)."


### Post #19 by @StrategyMaxi
> **Author:** 100% Strategy ([@StrategyMaxi](https://x.com/StrategyMaxi))  
> **Metrics:** 97 likes · 5 retweets · 8 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:09:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StrategyMaxi/status/2024259986361372713](https://x.com/StrategyMaxi/status/2024259986361372713)  


> 
> "While everyone debates if #Bitcoin hits $1M…

Real players are maxing the Strategy.

$MSTR is the flywheel turning fiat into BTC supremacy.

Raise capital in inflating dollars → Stack sats weekly on dips → BTC per share compounds faster than any ETF.

Saylor just added 2,486"


### Post #20 by @StrategyMaxi
> **Author:** 100% Strategy ([@StrategyMaxi](https://x.com/StrategyMaxi))  
> **Metrics:** 115 likes · 5 retweets · 6 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T21:14:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StrategyMaxi/status/2024230986486337866](https://x.com/StrategyMaxi/status/2024230986486337866)  


> 
> "If you don't want BTC, then consider $MSTR or $STRC.

$MSTR for performance.

$STRC for income."


### Post #21 by @AdamBLiv
> **Author:** Adam Livingston ([@AdamBLiv](https://x.com/AdamBLiv))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 6 retweets · 4 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T17:02:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AdamBLiv/status/2024167564994039869](https://x.com/AdamBLiv/status/2024167564994039869)  


> 
> "MSTR vs. Bitcoin - Cumulative Return + $10 DCA

Days in range: 1,387

DCA invested: $10 × 1,387 = $13,870

Cumulative return:

Bitcoin: +489.13%
MSTR: +856.34%

$10 daily DCA results:

Bitcoin ending value: $26,089.96
Profit: $12,219.96

MSTR ending value: $38,645.88
Profit:"


### Post #22 by @thepowerfulHRV
> **Author:** Mark Harvey ([@thepowerfulHRV](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV))  
> **Metrics:** 68 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T01:03:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2023926281180471501](https://x.com/thepowerfulHRV/status/2023926281180471501)  


> 
> "$MSTR has a fortress balance sheet"


### Post #23 by @BTCTimescom
> **Author:** BTC Times ([@BTCTimescom](https://x.com/BTCTimescom))  
> **Metrics:** 101 likes · 12 retweets · 3 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:15:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/2024140767619334515](https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/2024140767619334515)  


> 
> "Virginia’s $123 billion State Retirement Fund bought 7,180 more shares of 
@Strategy
 ($MSTR), increasing its total to 31,880 shares worth about $4.1 million."


### Post #24 by @BTCtreasuries
> **Author:** BitcoinTreasuries.NET ([@BTCtreasuries](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:37:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2024085953145655524](https://x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/2024085953145655524)  


> 
> "JUST IN: $14 trillion BlackRock decreased its position in #Bitcoin treasury company Strategy $MSTR by 0.33% to 14.6 million shares ($1.88 billion)."


### Post #25 by @BitcoinTeacher_
> **Author:** BTC Teacher ([@BitcoinTeacher_](https://x.com/BitcoinTeacher_))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 0 retweets · 27 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T02:53:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitcoinTeacher_/status/2023953867893874717](https://x.com/BitcoinTeacher_/status/2023953867893874717)  


> 
> "If you own $MSTR let us know in the replies…..

I think a lot of people think I’m crazy and don’t realize how many people believe in Saylor"


### Post #26 by @ConvexDispatch
> **Author:** Cassian ([@ConvexDispatch](https://x.com/ConvexDispatch))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 926 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:00:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ConvexDispatch/status/2024061548784689520](https://x.com/ConvexDispatch/status/2024061548784689520)  


> 
> "Bitcoin volatility just reached historic levels with the recent selloff.

If you’re a $BTC, $ETH, $BMNR, $MSTR or $ASST investor, read on.

This chart shows the Bitcoin Volmex 30-Day Implied Volatility Index (BVIV).

Implied volatility is not price.

It’s the options market’s"


### Post #27 by @SherryGranger5
> **Author:** SherBear ([@SherryGranger5](https://x.com/SherryGranger5))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 498 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:51:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SherryGranger5/status/2024104408972181718](https://x.com/SherryGranger5/status/2024104408972181718)  


> 
> "Or how about retirement 60/40 split MSTR/BTC & Hodl 4 to 5 yrs.  Move gains into STRC."


### Post #28 by @Prometheus400
> **Author:** Prometheus ([@Prometheus400](https://x.com/Prometheus400))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 241 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T08:25:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Prometheus400/status/2024037599581737130](https://x.com/Prometheus400/status/2024037599581737130)  


> 
> "$MSTR 5Y is only up 33%

Don’t let anyone gaslight you about BTC yield and other excuses."


### Post #29 by @WizzyOnChain
> **Author:** Wizzy ([@WizzyOnChain](https://x.com/WizzyOnChain))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 128 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:11:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WizzyOnChain/status/2024154901148815757](https://x.com/WizzyOnChain/status/2024154901148815757)  


> 
> "JUST IN: The Virginia Retirement System (VRS), which manages assets of US$123 billion, has increased its exposure to Bitcoin through MicroStrategy."


### Post #30 by @CoinmatomeNews
> **Author:** 仮想通貨まとめNews ([@CoinmatomeNews](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 116 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:39:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2024222163604033873](https://x.com/CoinmatomeNews/status/2024222163604033873)  


> 
> "【 #仮想通貨 #ビットコイン 最新ニュース】
ストラテジー社がビットコイン買増で平均取得額25ドル低下 MSTR株下落懸念
詳細URL
ift.tt/8BEnt1u"


### Post #31 by @ParlayVenture
> **Author:** The Final Bitcoin holder ([@ParlayVenture](https://x.com/ParlayVenture))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 83 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:25:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ParlayVenture/status/2024143245635154075](https://x.com/ParlayVenture/status/2024143245635154075)  


> 
> "70 year old rather put the money under a mattress than even touch $BTC. Our focus should be on millennials and Gen Z instead, They are thinking of real estate for cashflow, $STRC is much safer with no headache and the volatility is stripped out! $MSTR"


### Post #32 by @XYOPepe
> **Author:** Pepe ([@XYOPepe](https://x.com/XYOPepe))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 55 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T05:18:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2023990458154692679](https://x.com/XYOPepe/status/2023990458154692679)  


> 
> "$mstr average buy is $76k and $btc is at $67k ….

What could possibly go wrong  

Why would someone want to buy #bitcoin from 
@saylor
 for $76k wen they can get it at discount at market value $67k …

He’s going to be under water for a long time"


### Post #33 by @kherri2014
> **Author:** Du " ([@kherri2014](https://x.com/kherri2014))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T06:54:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kherri2014/status/2024014532260360253](https://x.com/kherri2014/status/2024014532260360253)  


> 
> "I just earned +2615.176013 BSD in the simulation market. 
blockstreet.money/dashboard?invi
… #BSDchallenge #BSDairdrop #AAPL #TSLA #MSFT #NVDA #CRCL #COIN #MSTR #BSD lewat 
@BlockSt_HQ"


### Post #34 by @Dmitry68915486
> **Author:** Dmitry .ink Ø,G .nad ⌘ base.eth ([@Dmitry68915486](https://x.com/Dmitry68915486))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T03:52:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dmitry68915486/status/2023968756691611867](https://x.com/Dmitry68915486/status/2023968756691611867)  


> 
> "I just earned +1348.456530 BSD in the simulation market. 
blockstreet.money/dashboard?invi
… #BSDchallenge #BSDairdrop #AAPL #TSLA #MSFT #NVDA #CRCL #COIN #MSTR #BSD через 
@BlockSt_HQ"




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