# $PERP Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 27, 2026

> **Asset:** $PERP  
> **Date:** 2026-01-27 (January 27, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/perp/2026-01-27  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/perp.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @izebel_eth
> **Author:** jez (equity perps era) ([@izebel_eth](https://x.com/izebel_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 1.0K likes · 24 retweets · 65 comments · 143.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T04:34:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/izebel_eth/status/2016006859636056088](https://x.com/izebel_eth/status/2016006859636056088)  


> 
> "in october i caught up with my old bosses and colleagues from tardfi

they are at places like:
-citadel
-gs/ms
-millennium

they had not put time into understanding perps, but when i explained the basis trade they got it immediately

there is so much room to grow here"


### Post #2 by @izebel_eth
> **Author:** jez (equity perps era) ([@izebel_eth](https://x.com/izebel_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 441 likes · 26 retweets · 31 comments · 58.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T00:48:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/izebel_eth/status/2015950108957999370](https://x.com/izebel_eth/status/2015950108957999370)  


> 
> "perp dexes are the first credible dream since the 2021 defi era

governments have bought btc but wallstreet/mainstreet havent adopted perps yet

this meta doesnt top until perps eat 0dte options imho"


### Post #3 by @thedefiedge
> **Author:** Edgy - The DeFi Edge ([@thedefiedge](https://x.com/thedefiedge))  
> **Metrics:** 270 likes · 36 retweets · 32 comments · 22.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T11:58:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thedefiedge/status/2016118571483447674](https://x.com/thedefiedge/status/2016118571483447674)  


> 
> "Perp trading is brutal. 90% of traders lose money. 

But there's a cheat code most people don't know about: profitable wallets on Hyperliquid are fully visible. 

There are free tools that let you see exactly how consistent winners are positioned. It's like copying off the kid"


### Post #4 by @icobeast
> **Author:** IcoBeast.eth ([@icobeast](https://x.com/icobeast))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 2 retweets · 18 comments · 11.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T16:23:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/icobeast/status/2016185234924908649](https://x.com/icobeast/status/2016185234924908649)  


> 
> "Full writeup later this week, but I think there's compelling reasons to consider this as one of the better options if you're profitable trading perps (or farming them smartly)"


### Post #5 by @MartiniGuyYT
> **Author:** That Martini Guy ₿ ([@MartiniGuyYT](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 4 retweets · 34 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T09:50:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2016086422659174486](https://x.com/MartiniGuyYT/status/2016086422659174486)  


> 
> "NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT THIS, BUT PERP DEXES ARE EATING CRYPTO

In 2026, traders are abandoning CEXs and moving to on-chain perpetuals.

Daily volume is already in the tens of billions.

I went down the rabbit hole and tested a few myself.
Here’s what surprised me:

WHAT IS A"


### Post #6 by @GuruVerseX
> **Author:** GuruVerseX | MemeMax ([@GuruVerseX](https://x.com/GuruVerseX))  
> **Metrics:** 120 likes · 8 retweets · 114 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T00:51:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GuruVerseX/status/2015950733863223399](https://x.com/GuruVerseX/status/2015950733863223399)  


> 
> "News about 
@PerceptronNTWK
 potentially pushing its TGE to April/May has surfaced.

While delays can be disappointing, what do I think?

In the current hype cycle surrounding AI and DePIN, a well-timed launch with a solid product is always better than something rushed.

The core"


### Post #7 by @mr_ferdiansah
> **Author:** 0xFerdi.eth ([@mr_ferdiansah](https://x.com/mr_ferdiansah))  
> **Metrics:** 170 likes · 0 retweets · 75 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T02:54:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mr_ferdiansah/status/2015981803123966447](https://x.com/mr_ferdiansah/status/2015981803123966447)  


> 
> "Gm Legends 

Hype moves fast. Infrastructure usually moves quietly 
@PerceptronNTWK
 works on the input side of AI 
Instead of scraping everything, it lets users knowingly contribute data and actually own it. If AI keeps scaling, ownership of inputs becomes a real moat."


### Post #8 by @strikeperps
> **Author:** Strike | Onchain Perps ([@strikeperps](https://x.com/strikeperps))  
> **Metrics:** 174 likes · 42 retweets · 8 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T20:22:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/strikeperps/status/2016245449535922210](https://x.com/strikeperps/status/2016245449535922210)  


> 
> "Expansion plan into Solana and Ethereum is in full effect. Multiple meetings setup with native community members from both ecosystems. Our team will be expanding soon by hiring growth leads and advisors. Strike fast."


### Post #9 by @AInvestor_11
> **Author:** AInvestor ([@AInvestor_11](https://x.com/AInvestor_11))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T10:23:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AInvestor_11/status/2016094619692655035](https://x.com/AInvestor_11/status/2016094619692655035)  


> 
> "Bull cycles become dead the day you launched Perp Markets.

No underlying assets.

Betting and gambling destroyed this market.

Satoshi wanted us to buy on spot, and hold like a real wealth.

History repeated, we gave everything to banks, governments and started gambling again."


### Post #10 by @TheDazzleNovak
> **Author:** ₿randon ([@TheDazzleNovak](https://x.com/TheDazzleNovak))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 9 retweets · 5 comments · 928 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T16:49:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheDazzleNovak/status/2016191855000748544](https://x.com/TheDazzleNovak/status/2016191855000748544)  


> 
> "Perps trading is live on The Arena and crossing $15 million in volume traded so far by today!

Amazing to see The Arena team continually delivering, leading the charge on what a social app can be!

More info"


### Post #11 by @Palash433
> **Author:** Palash ([@Palash433](https://x.com/Palash433))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 4 retweets · 73 comments · 678 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T03:41:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Palash433/status/2015993578657595460](https://x.com/Palash433/status/2015993578657595460)  


> 
> "GM CT Happy Tuesday 
@PerceptronNTWK
 Network feels early but it doesn’t feel experimental

This isn’t an idea looking for problem
The problem is already here broken data ownership, misaligned incentives and systems that extract value from humans without giving it back"


### Post #12 by @0xAllen
> **Author:** 0xAllen ([@0xAllen](https://x.com/0xAllen))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 544 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T02:23:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAllen/status/2015973945594216654](https://x.com/0xAllen/status/2015973945594216654)  


> 
> "I think I can finally just kick back and trade perps now  
Tested with 2.71M in volume over the past week, lost 187.48 USDT"


### Post #13 by @Meta8Mate
> **Author:** 机灵的杰尼君 ([@Meta8Mate](https://x.com/Meta8Mate))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 533 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T22:20:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2016275105803071986](https://x.com/Meta8Mate/status/2016275105803071986)  


> 
> "好消息： $HYPE 从低点已经反弹 50%+，PERP的行情要回来了？

低情商： $Aster 还是半死不活；
高情商： $Aster 才刚从低点抬头，上方补涨空间无限大。

表哥 
@cz_binance
 ，你说句话啊，表哥，现在急需一个点火了。"


### Post #14 by @Defiwithbiba
> **Author:** Habiba ([@Defiwithbiba](https://x.com/Defiwithbiba))  
> **Metrics:** 66 likes · 4 retweets · 60 comments · 444 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T16:42:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Defiwithbiba/status/2016189999738396989](https://x.com/Defiwithbiba/status/2016189999738396989)  


> 
> "Goodnight CT fam 

let’s talk about liquidity on 
@DecibelTrade
 
why liquidity is an ecosystem problem not just a single perp problem

When people talk about perpetual trading on chain liquidity is usually framed as a platform issue

Does this perp have enough depth
Is this order"


### Post #15 by @rasmr_eth
> **Author:** rasmr ([@rasmr_eth](https://x.com/rasmr_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 429 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T04:35:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rasmr_eth/status/2016007220866252830](https://x.com/rasmr_eth/status/2016007220866252830)  


> 
> "how do you explain perps to someone who has never seen it, but has the tradfi knowledge"


### Post #16 by @GateDEX
> **Author:** Gate DEX ([@GateDEX](https://x.com/GateDEX))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 315 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T08:14:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GateDEX/status/2016062122229166226](https://x.com/GateDEX/status/2016062122229166226)  


> 
> "Gate Perp DEX Ignite the Perps Trading Engine is LIVE!
Trade to win a share of the 20,000 $USDT prize pool. 

 Every 1,000 $USDT traded equals 1 reward chance
 New users get extra 5 $USDT on first trade over 500 $USDT
 Up to 50 $USDT per address

Trade more to increase"


### Post #17 by @Ethelyn_eth
> **Author:** Ethelyn ([@Ethelyn_eth](https://x.com/Ethelyn_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 0 retweets · 66 comments · 155 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T04:20:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Ethelyn_eth/status/2016003324408213645](https://x.com/Ethelyn_eth/status/2016003324408213645)  


> 
> "The recent integration of BlockMesh wasn't just an acquisition. It was a strategic evolution. It fused two complementary forces into a single, unstoppable entity.
@PerceptronNTWK
 now boasts a complete, vertically integrated stack.

BlockMesh brings robust physical infrastructure"


### Post #18 by @Avaxbro
> **Author:** Avaxbro ([@Avaxbro](https://x.com/Avaxbro))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 117 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T11:51:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Avaxbro/status/2016116848496955682](https://x.com/Avaxbro/status/2016116848496955682)  


> 
> "Now we even got Perps trading over at 
@TheArena
 

What is stopping you from joining now tbh? With copytrading feature coming out soon this is looking real solid, can't wait to see more of this and try it out properly!

Just opened my first positions also!"


### Post #19 by @pryvigo
> **Author:** pryvigo ([@pryvigo](https://x.com/pryvigo))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 114 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T15:12:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pryvigo/status/2016167441672348156](https://x.com/pryvigo/status/2016167441672348156)  


> 
> "My Perp DEX tier list ranking"


### Post #20 by @osa3210
> **Author:** OSA's Crypto ([@osa3210](https://x.com/osa3210))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 53 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-27T04:35:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/osa3210/status/2016007009800486970](https://x.com/osa3210/status/2016007009800486970)  


> 
> "#Perp #Airdrop
Added @o1_exchange to the touch list
Coinbase leads $4.2M funding round
New points program starts from January 19"




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