# $STX Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — August 31, 2026

> **Asset:** $STX  
> **Date:** 2026-08-31 (August 31, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/stx/2026-08-31  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/stx.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @TheDeFinvestor
> **Author:** The DeFi Investor ([@TheDeFinvestor](https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor))  
> **Metrics:** 210 likes · 22 retweets · 50 comments · 12.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T08:07:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor/status/2094336146738131220](https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor/status/2094336146738131220)  


> **Visual Note:** A crypto watchlist dashboard displaying six assets (HYPE at $81.16, ENA at $0.1505, ETHFI at $0.552, AERO at $0.4766, STX at $0.2471, and DRV at $0.151) with their 1h, 24h, and 7d price changes, volume, and market cap, visually highlighting Hyperliquid (HYPE) leading with an 18% weekly gain and Stacks (STX) up 6.6% over the past week, which aligns with the post noting HYPE's HIP-4 rollout and STX's upcoming Bitcoin staking launch.  

> 
> "Crypto Watchlist for the week ahead:
$HYPE
 - Hyperliquid just started rolling out permissionless HIP-4 markets
$STX
 - Stacks will launch Bitcoin Staking soon +  STX has been a strong beta play for BTC with its recent rally"


### Post #2 by @xverse
> **Author:** Xverse - Bank on Bitcoin ([@xverse](https://x.com/xverse))  
> **Metrics:** 143 likes · 35 retweets · 14 comments · 9.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T13:04:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xverse/status/2094410894377984371](https://x.com/xverse/status/2094410894377984371)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "Every ten minutes, 
@Stacks
 miners spend real Bitcoin for the right to mine a block. That Bitcoin goes to the people securing the network.

It has worked this way since January 2021. Nobody funds it and nobody has to keep choosing to fund it.

Bitcoin staking on sBTC comes to"


### Post #3 by @StacksEndowment
> **Author:** Stacks Endowment ([@StacksEndowment](https://x.com/StacksEndowment))  
> **Metrics:** 94 likes · 30 retweets · 8 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T17:25:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StacksEndowment/status/2094476692207050982](https://x.com/StacksEndowment/status/2094476692207050982)  


> **Visual Note:** A title slide with an orange and white geometric background reading 'Q3 GRANTS'.  

> 
> "1/ Q3 2026 Stacks Ecosystem Grants are now open!

This cycle, we’re funding teams across three areas:
→ Bitcoin Staking & sBTC Utility
→ Distribution & Integrations
→ Market Efficiency & Risk
Applications are open until September 23rd."


### Post #4 by @01kCoreBTC
> **Author:** 1k Core ([@01kCoreBTC](https://x.com/01kCoreBTC))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 5 retweets · 1 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T05:24:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/01kCoreBTC/status/2094295323564814405](https://x.com/01kCoreBTC/status/2094295323564814405)  


> **Visual Note:** A cryptocurrency portfolio app screenshot showing a green candlestick chart and holdings including BTC at $78,814.30, STX at $0.2458, XRP at $1.399, SOL at $108.67, and ADA at $0.3033, all showing gains over 24 hours except XRP which is down 1.08%.  

> 
> "JUST IN: 31 ALTCOINS DIED

1. 
$M
 -67%-> $22
2. 
$NIGHT
 -52% ->$0.012
3. 
$KITE
 -41%->$0.12
4. 
$SEI
 -37% ->$0.04
5. 
$PI
 - 37%->$0.09
6. $GRAM -35%->$1.2
8. 
$XRMI
 -25%->$17
9. 
$XRP
 - 12%->1.35
10. 
$LUNC
 -35%->$0.0005
11. ALGO- 30%
12. 
$CORE
 -15%->$0.021
13. 
$STX
 -10%->$$0?24
14."


### Post #5 by @bitmaxdog
> **Author:** bitmax $DOG | Bitflow ([@bitmaxdog](https://x.com/bitmaxdog))  
> **Metrics:** 168 likes · 58 retweets · 26 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T15:41:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bitmaxdog/status/2094450483846869160](https://x.com/bitmaxdog/status/2094450483846869160)  


> 
> "Withdraw your 
$DOG
 from the exchanges to secure a plot in DOG City. 
@Bitcoin
 @solana
 and 
@Stacks
 holders will receive an allocation.

Snapshot Sunday 09/06 12:00 PM ET.

Nothing to claim, just self-custody your 
$DOG
."


### Post #6 by @ZestProtocol
> **Author:** Zest Protocol ([@ZestProtocol](https://x.com/ZestProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 58 likes · 6 retweets · 9 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T13:45:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZestProtocol/status/2094421198717534277](https://x.com/ZestProtocol/status/2094421198717534277)  


> **Visual Note:** An infographic titled "BITCOIN STAKING – HOW IT WORKS" illustrates a three-step process: (1) Lock BTC self-custodially on Bitcoin L1, (2) Pair BTC with STX in a protocol bond, and (3) Earn native Bitcoin yield, visually reinforcing how Stacks enables BTC holders to generate yield while maintaining self-custody.  

> 
> "Bitcoin Staking on 
@Stacks
 gives BTC a native base rate.

Lock BTC into stBTC, earn Bitcoin, and borrow against your staked position.

Zest Protocol Stacks Market and Vaults are built on top of that rate."


### Post #7 by @astekz
> **Author:** Astekz ([@astekz](https://x.com/astekz))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T22:02:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/astekz/status/2094546321566806096](https://x.com/astekz/status/2094546321566806096)  


> **Visual Note:** A TradingView chart of VeChain (VET/USD) on Coinbase displays a sharp price spike from around $0.024 to nearly $0.046, followed by consolidation near resistance around $0.046, with the RSI indicator in the lower panel showing a recent bullish crossover—illustrating the reclaim setup referenced for the chart's subject.  

> 
> "$STX
 - Looking for the reclaim setup"


### Post #8 by @StackingDao
> **Author:** Stacking DAO ([@StackingDao](https://x.com/StackingDao))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 13 retweets · 7 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T12:45:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StackingDao/status/2094406117061431452](https://x.com/StackingDao/status/2094406117061431452)  


> **Visual Note:** Promotional banner for "THE STACKS DEFI SHOW #126" on X Spaces, scheduled for Tuesday 1st September at 10AM ET, featuring host Diego Hey and guests including Stackingdad, Tycho, Hermetica, GPSQ, Zest Protocol, Bitflow, and Reubs.  

> 
> "New Stacks DeFi Show today. This week: 
@Stacks
 Bitcoin Staking.

Builders on Stacks talking through what they are shipping."


### Post #9 by @BinanceLATAM
> **Author:** Binance Latinoamérica ([@BinanceLATAM](https://x.com/BinanceLATAM))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T18:29:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BinanceLATAM/status/2094492828596412678](https://x.com/BinanceLATAM/status/2094492828596412678)  


> **Visual Note:** A Binance-branded graphic titled "TOKENS GAINERS DE AGOSTO" listing the top 5 performing tokens of the month, featuring PUMP (#1), ENA (#2), STX (#3), LIT (#4), and ZEC (#5), all confirmed to be listed on Binance. The image visually corresponds to the post's monthly performance recap, which highlights double-digit percentage gains ranging from +78.59% (ZEC) to +100.77% (PUMP).  

> 
> "Así cerraron el mes algunos de los tokens con más movimiento:

 PUMP + 100.77%
 ENA + 84.02%
 STX+ 83.41%
 LIT + 81.70%
 ZEC + 78.59%

Y sí, todos están listados en Binance"


### Post #10 by @TheDeFinvestor
> **Author:** The DeFi Investor ([@TheDeFinvestor](https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T08:03:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor/status/2094335358540345695](https://x.com/TheDeFinvestor/status/2094335358540345695)  


> **Visual Note:** A cryptocurrency watchlist display showing 1-hour, 24-hour, and 7-day price performance along with 24-hour volume and market cap for tokens including Hyperliquid ($HYPE) at $81.16 with a 1.8% weekly gain, Ethena ($ENA), Ether.fi ($ETHFI), Aerodrome Finance ($AERO), Stacks ($STX) at $0.2471 up 6.6% weekly, and Derive ($DRV). The table supports the post's focus on $HYPE following its HIP-3 permissionless markets rollout and $STX ahead of its Bitcoin Staking launch, both showing notable weekly momentum.  

> 
> "Crypto Watchlist for the week ahead:
$HYPE
 - Hyperliquid just started rolling out permissionless HIP-3 markets
$STX
 - Stacks will launch Bitcoin Staking very soon +  STX has been a strong beta play for BTC with its recent rally"


### Post #11 by @Joshuwa
> **Author:** Joshuwa Roomsburg ([@Joshuwa](https://x.com/Joshuwa))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T14:05:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Joshuwa/status/2094426364644294724](https://x.com/Joshuwa/status/2094426364644294724)  


> **Visual Note:** A dark-themed graphic for the "STX Q2 2026 REPORT" outlining Stacks' Q3 2026 priorities: shipping Bitcoin staking on mainnet with institutional partners, building liquid staking via stBTC across Stacks DeFi, and expanding the builder pipeline through grants for AI, Payment, Privacy, and DeFi products. The image supports the post's theme of unlocking productive Bitcoin by highlighting Stacks' Q2 groundwork in making BTC more accessible to apps and institutions.  

> 
> "$STX
 keeps Bitcoin in the loop.

Custodians, signers, and wallets lower
the barrier for productive Bitcoin.

That expands Bitcoin app distribution.

The next unlock is a smoother flow."


### Post #12 by @CallMeHunch
> **Author:** CallMeHunch ([@CallMeHunch](https://x.com/CallMeHunch))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 899 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T14:44:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094436250564567233](https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094436250564567233)  


> **Video Content:** [video-unavailable: could not fetch or sample]  

> 
> "I hope you are positioned. Institutions are going to buy 
$STX
 this cycle and moon it."


### Post #13 by @xsmartt00
> **Author:** Sᴍᴀʀᴛ 🀄︎ ([@xsmartt00](https://x.com/xsmartt00))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 7 retweets · 66 comments · 833 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T20:22:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xsmartt00/status/2094521257438204249](https://x.com/xsmartt00/status/2094521257438204249)  


> **Visual Note:** A person sitting on a couch reading a newspaper headlined "BUSINESS TIMES" with a Stacks chart showing STX at $0.2517 (+3.71% 24hr), while the graphic declares "BTC Sets the Trend. STX Amplifies It." and notes that STX is replicating the Bitcoin thesis—visually reinforcing the post's point that STX has outperformed BTC's 25% gain with over 100% returns following a breakout from its downtrend.  

> 
> "$STX
 is doing exactly what a high-beta 
$BTC
 play is supposed to do.

Over the last days:
$BTC
: +25%
$STX
: +100%+

But the chart is where it gets interesting.

STX broke out of a multi-month downtrend, pushed through key resistance and followed it with strong volume and momentum."


### Post #14 by @gregorioki11607
> **Author:** Gregoriokim ([@gregorioki11607](https://x.com/gregorioki11607))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 443 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T02:22:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gregorioki11607/status/2094249488496177156](https://x.com/gregorioki11607/status/2094249488496177156)  


> **Visual Note:** A heavily motion-blurred, vertically stretched image appears to depict a stock ticker or financial chart display, with streaks of color radiating outward suggesting rapid price movement or volatility. The visual distortion amplifies the sense of urgency tied to the post's question about whether a stock, referenced as $STX, can hit a key level before the end of August.  

> 
> "Phase 3

Today is the last day of August. Can this be removed today?
$STX"


### Post #15 by @_anonweb3
> **Author:** Anon ([@_anonweb3](https://x.com/_anonweb3))  
> **Metrics:** 62 likes · 9 retweets · 47 comments · 439 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T07:59:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_anonweb3/status/2094334233720365541](https://x.com/_anonweb3/status/2094334233720365541)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic with bold text 'STX AND THE NEXT BITCOIN ECONOMY' alongside an orange 3D block featuring the Stacks cryptocurrency symbol, tagged '_anonweb3'.  

> 
> "$STX
 is starting to remind the market why it has historically been one of the cleanest ways to express a high-beta view on Bitcoin.

For years, the simple trade was:

BTC goes up → STX moves harder.

But the thesis looks different today.

✓ STX isn't just waiting for Bitcoin to"


### Post #16 by @gregorioki11607
> **Author:** Gregoriokim ([@gregorioki11607](https://x.com/gregorioki11607))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 418 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T23:58:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gregorioki11607/status/2094575514996580759](https://x.com/gregorioki11607/status/2094575514996580759)  


> **Visual Note:** A graphic showcasing six partnership announcements for Stacks with various companies including UTXO Management, HashKey Cloud, BitGo, Fordefi, Fireblocks, and Blockworks Bloomberg Terminal.  

> 
> "Once a place goes viral for its food, you can never get in.
$STX"


### Post #17 by @CallMeHunch
> **Author:** CallMeHunch ([@CallMeHunch](https://x.com/CallMeHunch))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 358 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T20:16:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094519631419482404](https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094519631419482404)  


> **Visual Note:** A TradingView chart shows Bitcoin (BTCUSD) rising from roughly $4,000 in 2017 to a peak near $20,000, visually comparing that historic run with BTC’s projected climb toward $140,000 in 2026. The post frames this as a possible replay of summer 2017 and references Bitcoin Stacks ($STX).  

> 
> "I really have thought this many times before. Summer 2026 felt like summer 2017 when Bitcoin went from like 4k to 20k in 3-6 months. We will see. #Bitcoin Stacks 
$STX"


### Post #18 by @reddit
> **Author:** Actual_Rub9664 ([@reddit](https://x.com/reddit))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 300 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T17:35:33.221000+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/reddit/status/1e1993a6c0a54373160904e2456d72b9bf3c01ca41549ba2a31c08097b6d2f19](https://x.com/reddit/status/1e1993a6c0a54373160904e2456d72b9bf3c01ca41549ba2a31c08097b6d2f19)  


> 
> "STX and ALEX question

I was an ALEX fan. I got in "lightly" just before the 2024 Hack, After the Hack with their transparency and payback that was scheduled I believed in them and started buying and combining ALEX/STX for Farming. Then 2025 Hack. YAH me and everyone else. *roll eyes* Value went from $0.22 when I started to $0.0015 . Not sure what my question is but is anyone else here still holding any ALEX and what is your thoughts after all the Farming ends end of OCT. and it's continuation with STX ?"


### Post #19 by @CallMeHunch
> **Author:** CallMeHunch ([@CallMeHunch](https://x.com/CallMeHunch))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 226 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T14:53:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094438445254902263](https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094438445254902263)  


> 
> "The world is waiting for a massive dip into the low 50s. Probably isn’t going to happen just because of this. Max pain seems to be up. If it does though I hope you have access to capital. #Bitcoin 
$STX"


### Post #20 by @gregorioki11607
> **Author:** Gregoriokim ([@gregorioki11607](https://x.com/gregorioki11607))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 178 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T07:54:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gregorioki11607/status/2094332903371268153](https://x.com/gregorioki11607/status/2094332903371268153)  


> **Visual Note:** An illustration shows an astronaut looking at a holographic display labeled 'STACKS Stablecoin Pump Pad' on a lunar surface with a rocket and an astronaut cat.  

> 
> "Mars spacecraft propulsion test
$STX
 @muneeb"


### Post #21 by @CallMeHunch
> **Author:** CallMeHunch ([@CallMeHunch](https://x.com/CallMeHunch))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 106 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T17:22:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094475861369987080](https://x.com/CallMeHunch/status/2094475861369987080)  


> **Visual Note:** Six promotional cards showcasing Stacks partnerships with UTXO, HashKey Cloud, BitGo, Bloomberg Terminal/Blockworks, Fordefi, and Fireblocks, featuring the Stacks logo on alternating black and white backgrounds.  

> 
> "Are all these institutions going to stake Bitcoin on pox 5 on Stacks? 
$STX"


### Post #22 by @theee_roman
> **Author:** Romän ([@theee_roman](https://x.com/theee_roman))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 54 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T18:48:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/theee_roman/status/2094497526271328612](https://x.com/theee_roman/status/2094497526271328612)  


> **Visual Note:** A promotional graphic for $BTC and $STX claims the latter is 'THE OLDEST BETA TRADE IN CRYPTO,' noting BTC +25% and STX +100% gains, with the tagline 'Bitcoin is the asset. Stacks is where you build the economy around it.'  

> 
> "$STX
 is reminding CT why it has always been one of the best beta plays on 
$BTC
.

Over the past 7 days:
$BTC
 → +25%
$STX
 → +100%

For years the thesis has been pretty simple:

Bitcoin is the asset.
Stacks is where you build the economy around it.

Now we have BTC staking"


### Post #23 by @Daveweb3space
> **Author:** Dave ✞ ([@Daveweb3space](https://x.com/Daveweb3space))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 32 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T16:39:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Daveweb3space/status/2094465054313791536](https://x.com/Daveweb3space/status/2094465054313791536)  


> **Visual Note:** A minimalist graphic features layered orange squares on a light gray background with a glowing orange Bitcoin (₿) coin emblem on the right side.  

> 
> "$STX
 just reminded the market why it has been the cleanest high beta play on Bitcoin for years.

Not because of a random pump, but because the fundamentals finally lined up with the price action."


### Post #24 by @DD____
> **Author:** DD ([@DD____](https://x.com/DD____))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T18:56:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DD____/status/2094499604104646755](https://x.com/DD____/status/2094499604104646755)  


> 
> "Stacks is the real deal."


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

> **Posted:** 2026-08-31T15:13:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2094443475903348861](https://x.com/NKLinhzk/status/2094443475903348861)  


> 
> "Stacks miners stay interesting tbh"




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