# $WBTC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — May 06, 2026

> **Asset:** $WBTC  
> **Date:** 2026-05-06 (May 06, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/wbtc/2026-05-06  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/wbtc.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @CryptoTeluguO
> **Author:** CryptoTelugu ([@CryptoTeluguO](https://x.com/CryptoTeluguO))  
> **Metrics:** 93 likes · 8 retweets · 25 comments · 11.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T00:57:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTeluguO/status/2051828616364019757](https://x.com/CryptoTeluguO/status/2051828616364019757)  


> 
> "Another day another exploit

 
@EkuboProtocol
Exploit - $1.4M

Hacker managed to execute multiple transactions  of 0.2 
$WBTC
Total ~17.5 
$WBTC
Converted it to 
$ETH
 now

Like
RT"


### Post #2 by @evilcos
> **Author:** Cos(余弦) ([@evilcos](https://x.com/evilcos))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 7 retweets · 26 comments · 9.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T01:16:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/evilcos/status/2051833417365631281](https://x.com/evilcos/status/2051833417365631281)  


> 
> "Regarding the malicious exploitation of the contract:
etherscan.io/tx/0x770bc9a1f
…

The reason is that if a user had previously authorized the relevant token to:
0x8CCB1ffD5C2aa6Bd926473425Dea4c8c15DE60fd 
such as this user's 0x765DEC infinite WBTC authorization (158 days ago):"


### Post #3 by @deTEfabulaNar_
> **Author:** dTfN ([@deTEfabulaNar_](https://x.com/deTEfabulaNar_))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 5.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T23:15:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/deTEfabulaNar_/status/2052165438641963455](https://x.com/deTEfabulaNar_/status/2052165438641963455)  


> 
> "Are you doing $BTC  $WBTC swaps?
@build_on_bob
 Gateway offers the best rates across 11 major chains, including Ethereum, Base, and BNB.
app.gobob.xyz"


### Post #4 by @VelodromeFi
> **Author:** Velodrome ([@VelodromeFi](https://x.com/VelodromeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 5 retweets · 14 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T21:30:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VelodromeFi/status/2052138852555624472](https://x.com/VelodromeFi/status/2052138852555624472)  


> 
> "Upgrades ahead of Aero 

If you're participating in the following OP Mainnet pools, migrate this week to continue optimally earning emissions:

CL200-WETH/VELO
CL200-WETH/OP
CL100-USDC/WBTC
CL100-WETH/USDT
CL100-WETH/WBTC
CL100-USDC/wstETH
CL200-USDC/OP

OP Incentives incoming."


### Post #5 by @Bancor
> **Author:** Bancor ([@Bancor](https://x.com/Bancor))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T23:59:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bancor/status/2052176333703123444](https://x.com/Bancor/status/2052176333703123444)  


> 
> "31 days left in 
@COTInetwork
 Earn Season 3 

Earn TPs on 
@CarbonDeFixyz
, redeemable for 
$COTI
 at season’s end.

Qualifying strategies start at just $10 and include any one of:
$COTI
 • $gCOTI • 
$USDC
 • 
$wBTC
 • 
$wETH
 • 
$USDT
 • $wADA
coti.carbondefi.xyz/explore/pairs?
…"


### Post #6 by @Blockchainrese6
> **Author:** 老陌 ([@Blockchainrese6](https://x.com/Blockchainrese6))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 811 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T04:09:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Blockchainrese6/status/2051876860775035222](https://x.com/Blockchainrese6/status/2051876860775035222)  


> 
> "Folks, it's another new day, another vulnerability attack, another loss.

 
@EkuboProtocol
 Amount attacked: $1.4M

 Hacker executed the attack through multiple transactions of 0.2 Wrapped Bitcoin each

 Totaling approximately 17.5 Wrapped Bitcoin

 Currently"


### Post #7 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 418 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T23:05:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2052162779906183424](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2052162779906183424)  


> 
> "A CBBTC whale just bought $81.09K of 
$WBTC
 at $253.59M MC"


### Post #8 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 288 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T23:45:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2052172884664050004](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2052172884664050004)  


> 
> "A CBBTC whale just bought $73.18K of 
$WBTC
 at $253.31M MC"


### Post #9 by @usddio
> **Author:** USDD｜WBTC Vaults Now Live ([@usddio](https://x.com/usddio))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 131 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T10:15:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/usddio/status/2051968967716024398](https://x.com/usddio/status/2051968967716024398)  


> 
> "Check out our latest #USDD weekly recap!

 Host April AMA on Smart Allocator: Focusing on Security & Growth.
 Featured on CryptoDaily: Exploring HTX’s deep dive into USDD.
 Partner with Gate DEX for a USDD "Quiz to Earn" campaign.

Which one excites YOU most?"


### Post #10 by @usddio
> **Author:** USDD｜WBTC Vaults Now Live ([@usddio](https://x.com/usddio))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 84 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T09:35:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/usddio/status/2051958922932822463](https://x.com/usddio/status/2051958922932822463)  


> 
> "#USDD Vault Weekly Update

 Are you making your USDD work for you yet?
 Start minting USDD now: 
app.usdd.io"


### Post #11 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 82 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T08:23:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2051940870782411061](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2051940870782411061)  


> 
> "A CBBTC whale just bought $57.07K of 
$WBTC
 at $257.74M MC"


### Post #12 by @build_on_bob_JP
> **Author:** BOB Japan丨日本語公式 ([@build_on_bob_JP](https://x.com/build_on_bob_JP))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 71 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T00:08:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/build_on_bob_JP/status/2051816224712229199](https://x.com/build_on_bob_JP/status/2051816224712229199)  


> 
> "$BTC  $WBTC Swap

BOB Gateway offers the best rates across 11 major chains, including Ethereum, Base, and BNB.

Try it out
app.gobob.xyz"


### Post #13 by @CryptoDuck_TH
> **Author:** CryptoDuck ([@CryptoDuck_TH](https://x.com/CryptoDuck_TH))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 45 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T02:40:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoDuck_TH/status/2051854563314192463](https://x.com/CryptoDuck_TH/status/2051854563314192463)  


> 
> "ใครเคยใช้ 
@EkuboProtocol
 swap
(กระทบเฉพาะ EVM / ส่วน Starknet ไม่กระทบ)
ไป revoke contract ตามต้นทางด้วยครับ

ความเสียหายโดนไป 17 WBTC (~$1.4M)"


### Post #14 by @Eu1583
> **Author:** VanX ([@Eu1583](https://x.com/Eu1583))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 19 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T03:40:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Eu1583/status/2051869675248578775](https://x.com/Eu1583/status/2051869675248578775)  


> 
> "Around 3M. Most of it has been WBTC from the core."


### Post #15 by @CryptoMiners_Co
> **Author:** Crypto Miners ([@CryptoMiners_Co](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 15 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T22:32:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2052154665496883486](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2052154665496883486)  


> 
> "Ekubo exploit drains $1.4M in wrapped bitcoin through approval-based attack

DeFi protocol 
@EkuboProtocol
 lost roughly $1.4M in WBTC after attackers exploited an access control flaw in its EVM swap router contracts to drain approved wallets across rapid transactions.

The exploit"


### Post #16 by @TokenBrice
> **Author:** tokenbrice.eth ( ([@TokenBrice](https://x.com/TokenBrice))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T17:33:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/2052079222441800030](https://x.com/TokenBrice/status/2052079222441800030)  


> 
> "Directionally correct but I'm gonna put my decentralized stable nerd hat here: 80% of fxUSD collat is wBTC and about 50%ish trusted BTCs for crvUSD, check 
@PharosWatch
 for a quick/easy overview of collateral composition"


### Post #17 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-06T13:15:29.897550+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69fb3c8244029f1566ce67ae/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69fb3c8244029f1566ce67ae/)  


> 
> "Ekubo Protocol Exploited for $1.4 Million in WBTC via EVM Router Vulnerability


BitcoinWorld Ekubo Protocol Exploited for $1.4 Million in WBTC via EVM Router Vulnerability Ekubo Protocol, a decentralized finance platform built on the StarkNet ecosystem, has suffered a si"




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