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

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

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @LunarCrush
> **Author:** LunarCrush ([@LunarCrush](https://x.com/LunarCrush))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 20 retweets · 11 comments · 9.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T09:55:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2024060086260510847](https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2024060086260510847)  


> 
> "Top big cap gainers over the last week...

ZEC +27.17%
TAO +25.90%
PEPE +20.27%
POL +18.45%
ATOM +18.01%
AAVE +16.29%
NIGHT +15.72%
PUMP +13.31%
HBAR +13.11%
M +13.01%
RENDER +11.53%
ONDO +11.23%
ASTER +9.52%
DOGE +9.32%
TRUMP +8.54%
SHIB +8.54%
FIL +8.37%
ADA +8.25%
BCH +8.02%"


### Post #2 by @TapTools
> **Author:** TapTools ([@TapTools](https://x.com/TapTools))  
> **Metrics:** 410 likes · 43 retweets · 8 comments · 8.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T20:01:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TapTools/status/2024212726105723138](https://x.com/TapTools/status/2024212726105723138)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Cardano partnerchain $NIGHT surpasses 44,000 holders."


### Post #3 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 144 likes · 14 retweets · 2 comments · 7.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:39:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024267606312747402](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024267606312747402)  


> 
> "UPDATE: #Cardano $ADA Founder Charles Hoskinson says "if I know your intentions, I can trade against your intentions. If I say "I'm prepared to pay between $50 to $100," I say "ok, you're paying $100 then." You need to keep those confidential where and when you can." $NIGHT"


### Post #4 by @Sssebi
> **Author:** Sssebi ([@Sssebi](https://x.com/Sssebi))  
> **Metrics:** 245 likes · 21 retweets · 12 comments · 5.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:36:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sssebi/status/2024206281968669041](https://x.com/Sssebi/status/2024206281968669041)  


> 
> "Crypto might be down but $NIGHT is looking bullish

Assets tend to pump before mainnet launches, just saying."


### Post #5 by @rektmando
> **Author:** Mando ([@rektmando](https://x.com/rektmando))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 5 retweets · 23 comments · 5.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:48:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rektmando/status/2024088621955883251](https://x.com/rektmando/status/2024088621955883251)  


> 
> "Things I’m looking at today 

Powered by 
@yeet
ETH leads majors, Conway’s new AI agents, US-Iran uncertainty

Crypto

* BTC: 68.1k (0%) | BTC.D: 58.7% (-0.1%)
* ETH: 2015 (+3%) | BNB: 623 (+1%) | SOL: 85 (0%) 
* Top Gainers: HASH, WLFI, MORPHO, NIGHT, POL
* BTC ETFs: -$105m"


### Post #6 by @midnightexplr
> **Author:** midnightexplorer.com ([@midnightexplr](https://x.com/midnightexplr))  
> **Metrics:** 313 likes · 52 retweets · 12 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:41:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/midnightexplr/status/2024147350596227546](https://x.com/midnightexplr/status/2024147350596227546)  


> 
> "BIG NEWS: $NIGHT is now trading on Bullish 

We’re excited to see $NIGHT supported by 
@Bullish
  — a regulated global digital asset exchange backed by institutional-grade infrastructure.

This listing opens a new gateway for users worldwide to access the Midnight Network and"


### Post #7 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 150 likes · 24 retweets · 12 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:41:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024267960555127114](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024267960555127114)  


> 
> "UPDATE: #Cardano $ADA Founder Charles Hoskinson says "we want to get to a point where a cellphone has the same level of security as if you had a full node. Then you can move into a world where you have infinite scale. The proof is small, that's the superpower of ZK." $NIGHT"


### Post #8 by @MinswapIntern
> **Author:** Mintern ([@MinswapIntern](https://x.com/MinswapIntern))  
> **Metrics:** 247 likes · 33 retweets · 2 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:01:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MinswapIntern/status/2024242844492333202](https://x.com/MinswapIntern/status/2024242844492333202)  


> 
> "BREAKING NEWS: 

NIGHT NOW LISTED ON BULLISH 

$NIGHT, the Cardano native asset behind Midnight, is now trading on 
@Bullish
   a regulated, institutional-grade crypto exchange.

A major new gateway for institutional access to the Midnight ecosystem."


### Post #9 by @PlutusPool
> **Author:** Plutus ([@PlutusPool](https://x.com/PlutusPool))  
> **Metrics:** 190 likes · 31 retweets · 5 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:03:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PlutusPool/status/2024092399048499577](https://x.com/PlutusPool/status/2024092399048499577)  


> 
> "Looks like $NIGHT is setting up for price discovery with mainnet dropping next month!

Higher"


### Post #10 by @BTCADANIGHT
> **Author:** GrokCardano ([@BTCADANIGHT](https://x.com/BTCADANIGHT))  
> **Metrics:** 221 likes · 21 retweets · 19 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T12:51:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTCADANIGHT/status/2024104578380173406](https://x.com/BTCADANIGHT/status/2024104578380173406)  


> 
> "Cardano and $night holder follow me I'll follow back"


### Post #11 by @behindcardano
> **Author:** Behind Cardano ([@behindcardano](https://x.com/behindcardano))  
> **Metrics:** 144 likes · 18 retweets · 5 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T10:08:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/behindcardano/status/2024063450620494317](https://x.com/behindcardano/status/2024063450620494317)  


> 
> "BREAKING

Charles Hoskinson reveals that Google and Telegram are currently running the Midnight network.

This massive infrastructure support allows for a much faster time to market following the NIGHT launch."


### Post #12 by @DexHunterIO
> **Author:** DexHunter ([@DexHunterIO](https://x.com/DexHunterIO))  
> **Metrics:** 186 likes · 16 retweets · 5 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:48:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DexHunterIO/status/2024194451460006321](https://x.com/DexHunterIO/status/2024194451460006321)  


> 
> "Lots of big buys on $NIGHT in the past hours"


### Post #13 by @WeissCrypto
> **Author:** Weiss Crypto ([@WeissCrypto](https://x.com/WeissCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 109 likes · 20 retweets · 6 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:22:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WeissCrypto/status/2024202852936167828](https://x.com/WeissCrypto/status/2024202852936167828)  


> 
> ""It uses the best privacy technology in the market."

Weiss senior analyst 
@JMVTrader
 on $NIGHT:"


### Post #14 by @TheLINKApe
> **Author:** Dr. Ape ([@TheLINKApe](https://x.com/TheLINKApe))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:31:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheLINKApe/status/2024129769655169405](https://x.com/TheLINKApe/status/2024129769655169405)  


> 
> "Chainlink already does everything $NIGHT plans on doing at some point in the future, is already moving trillions of dollars of value and is deeply connected with SWIFT, NYSE, DTCC & more. Just FYI, in case you think 
@MidnightNtwrk
 is going to matter in the slightest. $LINK"


### Post #15 by @liqwidintern
> **Author:** Liqwid Intern ([@liqwidintern](https://x.com/liqwidintern))  
> **Metrics:** 93 likes · 8 retweets · 12 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:54:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/liqwidintern/status/2024135314705465814](https://x.com/liqwidintern/status/2024135314705465814)  


> 
> "altcoin sell pressure is at it's highest level in years. if you're still here you're the definition of 

If you're still accumulating $ADA, $NIGHT & CNTs, your courage will set you up for a wonderful fulture."


### Post #16 by @kelvinoyibo2
> **Author:** H0ld.sats ([@kelvinoyibo2](https://x.com/kelvinoyibo2))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 13 retweets · 50 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:16:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kelvinoyibo2/status/2024110709966024752](https://x.com/kelvinoyibo2/status/2024110709966024752)  


> 
> "In the last few days, been cooking hard for my projects and my DAO

We’ve gotten the best of the best WLs;
@MegaBadgers
 
@TepoNFT
 
@nightglyders
 
@FROGE69mg
 
@Steel_HeartsNFT
 
@D00ds_eth
 

This is your call to buy a drunkees to access the best WLs on CT"


### Post #17 by @splashprotocol
> **Author:** Splash ([@splashprotocol](https://x.com/splashprotocol))  
> **Metrics:** 181 likes · 17 retweets · 6 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:50:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/splashprotocol/status/2024194898656707046](https://x.com/splashprotocol/status/2024194898656707046)  


> 
> "$NIGHT is up 6% today and continues it's uptrend"


### Post #18 by @martin_musagara
> **Author:** Martin M. ([@martin_musagara](https://x.com/martin_musagara))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 14 retweets · 4 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:14:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/martin_musagara/status/2024080061289087286](https://x.com/martin_musagara/status/2024080061289087286)  


> 
> "MIDNIGHT $NIGHT among top projects with market cap under $1B

By CryptoDep."


### Post #19 by @liqwidintern
> **Author:** Liqwid Intern ([@liqwidintern](https://x.com/liqwidintern))  
> **Metrics:** 103 likes · 11 retweets · 20 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:27:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/liqwidintern/status/2024113574851838187](https://x.com/liqwidintern/status/2024113574851838187)  


> 
> "this guy sits down beside you at the coffee shop and says he has a plan to decentralize global finance but needs you help. 

WWYD?  $ADA $NIGHT"


### Post #20 by @Cardanians_io
> **Author:** Cardanians (CRDN) ([@Cardanians_io](https://x.com/Cardanians_io))  
> **Metrics:** 116 likes · 14 retweets · 3 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T13:57:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cardanians_io/status/2024121120778068126](https://x.com/Cardanians_io/status/2024121120778068126)  


> 
> "NEWS: $NIGHT, Cardano Native Asset, is now listed for trading on Bullish.

They are focused primarily on institutional crypto asset trading.

Nice to see $NIGHT expand to even more trading platforms!"


### Post #21 by @MFEphotos
> **Author:** MFE Creator ([@MFEphotos](https://x.com/MFEphotos))  
> **Metrics:** 75 likes · 5 retweets · 5 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:51:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MFEphotos/status/2024195123869864355](https://x.com/MFEphotos/status/2024195123869864355)  


> 
> "$NIGHT     0.50 $ADA 
before mainnet ?"


### Post #22 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 71 likes · 11 retweets · 1 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:29:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024204709045686286](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024204709045686286)  


> 
> "JUST IN:  Senator Bernie Moreno says crypto unlocks "instant payment for payroll, where payroll settles everyday. You have velocity of money. The idea is simple, money should move at the speed of information. This will happen. We cannot lose our innovative edge." $ADA $NIGHT"


### Post #23 by @MidnightDotNews
> **Author:** Midnight News ($NIGHT) ([@MidnightDotNews](https://x.com/MidnightDotNews))  
> **Metrics:** 79 likes · 12 retweets · 0 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T03:45:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MidnightDotNews/status/2023967049471369470](https://x.com/MidnightDotNews/status/2023967049471369470)  


> 
> "Bullish now supports NIGHT.
Global exchange 
@Bullish
  lists $NIGHT, providing institutional-grade access to the 
@MidnightNtwrk
  network and expanding the reach of rational privacy in the Web3 space.
midnight.news/article/bullis
…"


### Post #24 by @splashprotocol
> **Author:** Splash ([@splashprotocol](https://x.com/splashprotocol))  
> **Metrics:** 134 likes · 17 retweets · 1 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:32:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/splashprotocol/status/2024160026177249491](https://x.com/splashprotocol/status/2024160026177249491)  


> 
> "$NIGHT just hit 44,000 holders on Cardano"


### Post #25 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:34:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024205969526554914](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024205969526554914)  


> 
> "CLARITY:  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says "the Administration and the Senate are meeting daily to move this forward. I feel confident they'll get something done. If a compromise can be found, this will get to the President's desk for a signature in a few months." $ADA $NIGHT"


### Post #26 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T23:38:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024267423525093734](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024267423525093734)  


> 
> "UPDATE: #Cardano $ADA Founder Charles Hoskinson says "compliance is, what rules do you put with the abstraction? If I have account recovery, I'd like to know that only the people I've trusted in that account recovery process are the ones who have that ability to do that." $NIGHT"


### Post #27 by @Sssebi
> **Author:** Sssebi ([@Sssebi](https://x.com/Sssebi))  
> **Metrics:** 62 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 857 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T16:38:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sssebi/status/2024161539125559318](https://x.com/Sssebi/status/2024161539125559318)  


> 
> "Can't wait for Midnight mainnet

Stakepools that become Midnight validators will start earning $NIGHT + $ADA"


### Post #28 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 9 retweets · 5 comments · 851 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:33:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024205670254367083](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024205670254367083)  


> 
> "CLARITY:  Senator Bernie Moreno says "we're gonna get this bill across the finish line, hopefully by April." #Cardano $ADA $NIGHT"


### Post #29 by @ManuelOnchain
> **Author:** OxManuel ([@ManuelOnchain](https://x.com/ManuelOnchain))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 14 retweets · 4 comments · 789 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T14:11:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ManuelOnchain/status/2024124612963942840](https://x.com/ManuelOnchain/status/2024124612963942840)  


> 
> "EXCHANGE LISTING

Bullish now support $NIGHT"


### Post #30 by @Cardanogator
> **Author:** Cardanogator - Gator Unity Systems ([@Cardanogator](https://x.com/Cardanogator))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 6 retweets · 1 comments · 696 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:54:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cardanogator/status/2024195747097563174](https://x.com/Cardanogator/status/2024195747097563174)  


> 
> "2.5 months since $NIGHT launched on Cardano (Dec 2025) and the impact is already massive:

• >$5 Billion in trading volume on native DEXs • Hundreds of thousands of new wallets via airdrop 
• Most powerful narrative & liquidity spike Cardano has seen in years.

Still"


### Post #31 by @MidnightDotNews
> **Author:** Midnight News ($NIGHT) ([@MidnightDotNews](https://x.com/MidnightDotNews))  
> **Metrics:** 82 likes · 10 retweets · 2 comments · 681 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T15:56:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MidnightDotNews/status/2024150952186417372](https://x.com/MidnightDotNews/status/2024150952186417372)  


> 
> "Midnight NIGHT $0.0598 +7.30%"


### Post #32 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 655 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:33:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024205567053504875](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024205567053504875)  


> 
> "CLARITY:  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says "there's a path forward for market structure legislation. We can get a win for the crypto industry, a win for the banks, and a win for the American consumer." #Cardano $ADA $NIGHT"


### Post #33 by @martin_musagara
> **Author:** Martin M. ([@martin_musagara](https://x.com/martin_musagara))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 9 retweets · 0 comments · 616 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:41:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/martin_musagara/status/2024086762646028541](https://x.com/martin_musagara/status/2024086762646028541)  


> 
> "MIDNIGHT $NIGHT listed on 
@Bullish"


### Post #34 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 9 retweets · 3 comments · 569 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T18:48:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024194224137392535](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024194224137392535)  


> 
> "JUST IN: #Cardano $ADA Founder Charles Hoskinson says "Midnight feels fundamentally different, and is very needed in this environment." $NIGHT"


### Post #35 by @danamphred
> **Author:** BDan ([@danamphred](https://x.com/danamphred))  
> **Metrics:** 46 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 568 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:00:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/danamphred/status/2024197269528948801](https://x.com/danamphred/status/2024197269528948801)  


> 
> "UPDATE 
@IOHK_Charles
 says 
@Microsoft
, 
@Google
, and 
@amazon
 know users will demand seamless movement between servers. $NIGHT becomes the neutral trust layer connecting them all; unlocking real Fortune 10 potential."


### Post #36 by @angrycryptoshow
> **Author:** Angry Crypto Show ([@angrycryptoshow](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 390 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:24:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024203265190351110](https://x.com/angrycryptoshow/status/2024203265190351110)  


> 
> "JUST IN:  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says "87% of Americans say the current financial system doesn't work for them—high fees, delays, unequal access. Crypto is updating the financial system. The smartest financial institutions and banks are leaning into this." $ADA $NIGHT"


### Post #37 by @NiGHTC412
> **Author:** NiGHT-C ([@NiGHTC412](https://x.com/NiGHTC412))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 383 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T11:27:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NiGHTC412/status/2024083367352823927](https://x.com/NiGHTC412/status/2024083367352823927)  


> 
> "Huge. Let’s get this party started!

$NIGHT
$NIGHTC"


### Post #38 by @YeppleInc
> **Author:** Yepple | NFT & Token Launches | Cardano Dev ([@YeppleInc](https://x.com/YeppleInc))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 136 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T19:54:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YeppleInc/status/2024210812215177724](https://x.com/YeppleInc/status/2024210812215177724)  


> 
> "Officially over 44k $NIGHT holders!

Imagine how things will look like after mainnet."


### Post #39 by @JaymeD_G
> **Author:** Jayme Graham ([@JaymeD_G](https://x.com/JaymeD_G))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 37 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-02-18T22:20:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JaymeD_G/status/2024247653609996611](https://x.com/JaymeD_G/status/2024247653609996611)  


> 
> "@EchoParkSpdwy
 RACE DAAAYYY!!!

Got the family on board the 
@CardanoRaceTeam
 #1 tonight with #MartinFarms  If overstimulation was a track… this would be it, but damn will it be fun!!!

WATCH : 8:30PM ET
(
youtube.com/@gflagtv)

#CardanoCommunity | $NIGHT | $HOSKY | $USDM"




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