# $SPY Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — March 18, 2026

> **Asset:** $SPY  
> **Date:** 2026-03-18 (March 18, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/spy/2026-03-18  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/spy.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @TheSwingTraderr
> **Author:** The Swing Trader ([@TheSwingTraderr](https://x.com/TheSwingTraderr))  
> **Metrics:** 380 likes · 28 retweets · 34 comments · 67.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T22:45:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheSwingTraderr/status/2034400935988896250](https://x.com/TheSwingTraderr/status/2034400935988896250)  


> 
> "The last time I publicly went all cash, this is what followed: 

$SPY −21% 
$QQQ −25% 
$TSLA −55% 
$NVDA −43% 
$BTC −34%  

An even bigger buying opportunity is coming in 2026. Be ready."


### Post #2 by @Jake__Wujastyk
> **Author:** Jake Wujastyk ([@Jake__Wujastyk](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk))  
> **Metrics:** 199 likes · 8 retweets · 25 comments · 39.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T19:03:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/2034344983529226665](https://x.com/Jake__Wujastyk/status/2034344983529226665)  


> 
> "The initial FOMC move is generally not the right one...

We'll see in the coming 1-2 days. 

$SPY $QQQ $IWM #Bitcoin"


### Post #3 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 239 likes · 8 retweets · 16 comments · 36.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T20:04:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034360379988672537](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034360379988672537)  


> 
> "$SPY closed with an ugly daily candle, more downsides into Friday imo then I will looking to swing calls again, nfa."


### Post #4 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 148 likes · 5 retweets · 25 comments · 32.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T16:20:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034303990117339273](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034303990117339273)  


> 
> "$SPY bear flag is extending, could hit the top of the flag nearly 669 or drop down in the moment. Nfa."


### Post #5 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 256 likes · 2 retweets · 35 comments · 31.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T13:18:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034258077151834426](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034258077151834426)  


> 
> "$SPY might chop till FOMC today, if you have short dated puts just out at open, nfa."


### Post #6 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 381 likes · 17 retweets · 33 comments · 27.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T21:03:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034375156769198188](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034375156769198188)  


> 
> "$VIX daily chart closed today with a bullish engulfing candle, might see more upsides into end of week which means $SPY heading lower. Nfa."


### Post #7 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 306 likes · 5 retweets · 66 comments · 22.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T17:31:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034321753548501329](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034321753548501329)  


> 
> "$SPY either 675-680 or 656-650 by tomorrow/Friday"


### Post #8 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 236 likes · 5 retweets · 17 comments · 21.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T16:12:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034301883708551606](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034301883708551606)  


> 
> "$VIX calls and $SPY puts are keep pouring into next month exp."


### Post #9 by @J_Davis132
> **Author:** ironmanJ ([@J_Davis132](https://x.com/J_Davis132))  
> **Metrics:** 225 likes · 13 retweets · 8 comments · 19.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T20:55:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/J_Davis132/status/2034373210087862366](https://x.com/J_Davis132/status/2034373210087862366)  


> 
> "expecting low to come on friday 

looking at 3 entries

full size $SPY 670c 3/31 (near 2.20)
full size $SPY 675c 4/10 (near 4.90)
both balls $SPY 700c 7/17 (near 10.00)"


### Post #10 by @kiantrades
> **Author:** Flowseidon ([@kiantrades](https://x.com/kiantrades))  
> **Metrics:** 84 likes · 9 retweets · 1 comments · 18.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T15:35:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kiantrades/status/2034292543660359878](https://x.com/kiantrades/status/2034292543660359878)  


> 
> "$SPY 634P 4/17exp $5.2M premium 
#flowseidon"


### Post #11 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 153 likes · 3 retweets · 26 comments · 15.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T15:32:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034291800983441616](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034291800983441616)  


> 
> "$SPY bear flag on 5 mins chart, quick scalp in n out, target below:"


### Post #12 by @JohnLoc18
> **Author:** JLoc ([@JohnLoc18](https://x.com/JohnLoc18))  
> **Metrics:** 263 likes · 4 retweets · 21 comments · 13.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T19:55:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034358132097638534](https://x.com/JohnLoc18/status/2034358132097638534)  


> 
> "$SPY puts:"


### Post #13 by @JoeStonks
> **Author:** Joseph ([@JoeStonks](https://x.com/JoeStonks))  
> **Metrics:** 109 likes · 3 retweets · 8 comments · 13.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T21:47:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JoeStonks/status/2034386124135657817](https://x.com/JoeStonks/status/2034386124135657817)  


> 
> "Honestly think +2% tomorrow on $SPY on the delta buyback to be able to short it post OPEX 

As well as possibly a gap up Monday. Still see a headline coming to exacerbate the buyback and smoke shorts again. Delayed gratification but the patient will come out on top."


### Post #14 by @btcjvs
> **Author:** James Van Straten ([@btcjvs](https://x.com/btcjvs))  
> **Metrics:** 129 likes · 12 retweets · 20 comments · 11.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T12:42:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/btcjvs/status/2034249114427195483](https://x.com/btcjvs/status/2034249114427195483)  


> 
> "In my opinion, the biggest competitor to $STRC is $SPY.

$SPY has 10% returns with 20% volatility."


### Post #15 by @enrichtrades
> **Author:** Enrich Trades ([@enrichtrades](https://x.com/enrichtrades))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 5 retweets · 8 comments · 9.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T23:13:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/enrichtrades/status/2034407927503544657](https://x.com/enrichtrades/status/2034407927503544657)  


> 
> "$SPY

See you at $650 

50 EMA hanging out there 

Distribution the last few months at it’s finest"


### Post #16 by @JPATrades
> **Author:** John Trades MBA ([@JPATrades](https://x.com/JPATrades))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 1 retweets · 13 comments · 6.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T14:21:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JPATrades/status/2034273904911335913](https://x.com/JPATrades/status/2034273904911335913)  


> 
> "After FOMC today $SPY will go…"


### Post #17 by @AndrewHiesinger
> **Author:** Andrew Hiesinger ([@AndrewHiesinger](https://x.com/AndrewHiesinger))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 5 retweets · 4 comments · 6.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T18:55:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AndrewHiesinger/status/2034343039712256027](https://x.com/AndrewHiesinger/status/2034343039712256027)  


> 
> "$6M Put Spike on $SPY post-FOMC"


### Post #18 by @QuantData
> **Author:** Quant Data ([@QuantData](https://x.com/QuantData))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T17:25:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/QuantData/status/2034320381998190808](https://x.com/QuantData/status/2034320381998190808)  


> 
> "Bearish Flow Building on $SPY

Puts now lead calls by $5M+ intraday as $SPY drops right back into the $665.45 Dark Pool level."


### Post #19 by @ripster47
> **Author:** Ripster ([@ripster47](https://x.com/ripster47))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T13:08:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ripster47/status/2034255731126341805](https://x.com/ripster47/status/2034255731126341805)  


> 
> "PPI, FOMC, VIX Expiry!!
"Triple Threat" day for your trading because VIX settlement is coinciding with the PPI data and FOMC & Powell Speak!
Market already heavy due to higher PPI $SPY $QQQ $VIX
24 Key on VIX
IV will be high today ,spreads maybe wonky

Good Luck!!!"


### Post #20 by @epictrades1
> **Author:** The Inner Circle Trading Group DP David Prince ([@epictrades1](https://x.com/epictrades1))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T20:28:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/epictrades1/status/2034366469685772585](https://x.com/epictrades1/status/2034366469685772585)  


> 
> "$QQQ & $SPY both tagged the 200 day in after hrs.."


### Post #21 by @snorlax_uw
> **Author:** unusualwhales.com Snorlax (๑❛ ڡ ❛๑) ([@snorlax_uw](https://x.com/snorlax_uw))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T12:38:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/snorlax_uw/status/2034248079055163676](https://x.com/snorlax_uw/status/2034248079055163676)  


> 
> "$SPY - what was held overnight Mon -> Tues was closed out near the end of yesterday's session"


### Post #22 by @Banana3Stocks
> **Author:** Banana3 ([@Banana3Stocks](https://x.com/Banana3Stocks))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T19:25:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Banana3Stocks/status/2034350435813994726](https://x.com/Banana3Stocks/status/2034350435813994726)  


> 
> "$VIX

Not really going up that much as $SPY $QQQ go lower"


### Post #23 by @chainyoda
> **Author:** chainyoda ([@chainyoda](https://x.com/chainyoda))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 904 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T14:40:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2034278691136847915](https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2034278691136847915)  


> 
> "SEC announced the unofficial CLARITY today 
Tempo launched today
Noble launched permissioned mainnet 
Hyperliquid launched SPY perps 

Imajin if they weren’t burning oil"


### Post #24 by @BullishBritt
> **Author:** BRITT ([@BullishBritt](https://x.com/BullishBritt))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 467 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T13:30:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BullishBritt/status/2034261146727809349](https://x.com/BullishBritt/status/2034261146727809349)  


> 
> "$SPY Who wants a #WAVE check? 
25+ likes"


### Post #25 by @RoronoaZoroShin
> **Author:** RoronoaZoro ([@RoronoaZoroShin](https://x.com/RoronoaZoroShin))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 88 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T14:17:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoronoaZoroShin/status/2034273050410045938](https://x.com/RoronoaZoroShin/status/2034273050410045938)  


> 
> "GM 

$BTC held 2k24 ATH however that's not what you want to see from price after a breakout. Almost filled the breakout candle, big upper wick which shows supply, MoMo is gone until unproven as price is reversing back where it came from.

$QQQ and $SPY started to fill the gap"


### Post #26 by @soby0x
> **Author:** soby ([@soby0x](https://x.com/soby0x))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 45 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T21:15:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/soby0x/status/2034378199711502847](https://x.com/soby0x/status/2034378199711502847)  


> 
> "spy risk reversal holders will inehrit the earth"


### Post #27 by @gm_alerts
> **Author:** Ondo GM Alerts ([@gm_alerts](https://x.com/gm_alerts))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-03-18T01:07:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gm_alerts/status/2034074239171723400](https://x.com/gm_alerts/status/2034074239171723400)  


> 
> "1,471.97 $SPYon sold for a total of $992,484.93"




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