# $XLM Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 08, 2026

> **Asset:** $XLM  
> **Date:** 2026-01-08 (January 08, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xlm/2026-01-08  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xlm.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @beyond_broke
> **Author:** Jake Claver, QFOP ([@beyond_broke](https://x.com/beyond_broke))  
> **Metrics:** 3.0K likes · 318 retweets · 93 comments · 149.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T15:16:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/beyond_broke/status/2009283061549039616](https://x.com/beyond_broke/status/2009283061549039616)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 72  

> 
> "BlackRock and Fidelity don’t make moves without a plan, and there’s a reason they’re backing ONDO.

And #ONDO isn’t integrating with the #XRP Ledger and #XLM just for fun.

There’s a bigger picture here, and the pieces are falling into place."


### Post #2 by @scottmelker
> **Author:** The Wolf Of All Streets ([@scottmelker](https://x.com/scottmelker))  
> **Metrics:** 789 likes · 151 retweets · 135 comments · 60.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T12:30:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2009241176394653980](https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2009241176394653980)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 13  

> 
> "SANTIMENT RANKS TOP 10 RWA PROJECTS BY DEVELOPER ACTIVITY

HEDERA $HBAR, CHAINLINK $LINK, AVALANCHE $AVAX, STELLAR $XLM, CHIA $XCH, AXELAR $AXL, IOTA $IOTA, VECHAIN $VET, INJECTIVE $INJ, AND ORIGINTRAIL $TRAC"


### Post #3 by @gmgiray
> **Author:** Giray ([@gmgiray](https://x.com/gmgiray))  
> **Metrics:** 205 likes · 20 retweets · 35 comments · 28.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T11:54:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gmgiray/status/2009232359342608658](https://x.com/gmgiray/status/2009232359342608658)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "#XLM 

Günlük grafiğimizde destek bölgemizden tepki almış durumdayız şu an için boyalı alan kaybı olmazsa yükselişin devamını bekleyebiliriz. 

Uyarı: Bu paylaşım yatırım tavsiyesi içermemektedir. Sadece bilgi verme amacıyla hazırlanmıştır. Her zaman olduğu gibi, kendi"


### Post #4 by @InvestWithD
> **Author:** Diana ([@InvestWithD](https://x.com/InvestWithD))  
> **Metrics:** 407 likes · 100 retweets · 6 comments · 20.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T18:37:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InvestWithD/status/2009333677256233337](https://x.com/InvestWithD/status/2009333677256233337)  


> 
> "BlackRock & Fidelity  Ondo Finance  $XRP & $XLM 

These are trillion-dollar firms. When they back something, it’s because it already fits into how global finance is going to work. 

So when they both align with Ondo, that’s your first signal. 

 Real money is already"


### Post #5 by @uzmanfatihkaya
> **Author:** Fatih Kaya ([@uzmanfatihkaya](https://x.com/uzmanfatihkaya))  
> **Metrics:** 68 likes · 8 retweets · 17 comments · 17.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T08:07:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/uzmanfatihkaya/status/2009175092572414355](https://x.com/uzmanfatihkaya/status/2009175092572414355)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 13  

> 
> "List of coins partnered with major companies

$arkm : Galatasaray
$doge : Tesla
$ocean : Mercedes
$xlm : IBM, MasterCard, Franklin Templeton
$fet : Bosch (IoT)
$link : MasterCard, NYSE, JP Morgan, SWIFT
$rndr : Apple, HBO (rendering)
$ada : Franklin Templeton
$iota :"


### Post #6 by @FinancialPress_
> **Author:** FinancialPress.com ([@FinancialPress_](https://x.com/FinancialPress_))  
> **Metrics:** 313 likes · 70 retweets · 19 comments · 13.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T23:57:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FinancialPress_/status/2009414110438654133](https://x.com/FinancialPress_/status/2009414110438654133)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Santiment ranks the top RWA-focused crypto networks by GitHub development activity over the past 30 days.

$HBAR, $LINK, $AVAX, and $XLM are leading the sector - an important signal, as sustained developer activity often precedes institutional adoption and real-world"


### Post #7 by @DigitalBankZBCN
> **Author:** DigitalBankRollZBCN ([@DigitalBankZBCN](https://x.com/DigitalBankZBCN))  
> **Metrics:** 306 likes · 100 retweets · 6 comments · 9.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T17:22:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DigitalBankZBCN/status/2009314786253898008](https://x.com/DigitalBankZBCN/status/2009314786253898008)  


> 
> "$ZBCN  $XRP $XLM"


### Post #8 by @Xfinancebull
> **Author:** X Finance Bull ([@Xfinancebull](https://x.com/Xfinancebull))  
> **Metrics:** 286 likes · 52 retweets · 16 comments · 9.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T20:09:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Xfinancebull/status/2009356709626622266](https://x.com/Xfinancebull/status/2009356709626622266)  


> 
> "BREAKING  $XLM ranks #1 in bullish sentiment across the entire market, even as the price dips.

That’s not retail chasing green candles. That’s conviction built on what’s next.

Stellar is plugged into Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Circle.

You think this ends at 23 cents?"


### Post #9 by @PaulGoldEagle
> **Author:** Paul White Gold Eagle ([@PaulGoldEagle](https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle))  
> **Metrics:** 235 likes · 78 retweets · 5 comments · 8.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T07:37:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle/status/2009167671049461896](https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle/status/2009167671049461896)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 42  

> 
> "Attention all! 

The future of currency is here, and it's backed by assets, not empty promises! Say goodbye to crashing economies and hello to financial freedom with XRP and XLM. No more reliance on fiat currencies backed by nothing but hot air. Take control of your assets,"


### Post #10 by @ChartNerdTA
> **Author:** ChartNerd ([@ChartNerdTA](https://x.com/ChartNerdTA))  
> **Metrics:** 113 likes · 17 retweets · 2 comments · 7.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T10:24:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChartNerdTA/status/2009209518341935271](https://x.com/ChartNerdTA/status/2009209518341935271)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 22  

> 
> "$XRP $XLM: There should be a "both" option. XRP is for major institutions, XLM is for individuals and the underbanked. Both win in their own respects and will be here in the decades to come. Setting the new payment standards."


### Post #11 by @DigPerspectives
> **Author:** Digital Perspectives ([@DigPerspectives](https://x.com/DigPerspectives))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T13:20:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2009253804177314069](https://x.com/DigPerspectives/status/2009253804177314069)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 25  

> 
> "Oh, the tyranny of "Or" vs the power of "And."

XLM "And" XRP."


### Post #12 by @lumexodapp
> **Author:** Lumexo | Stellar Wallet ([@lumexodapp](https://x.com/lumexodapp))  
> **Metrics:** 129 likes · 16 retweets · 2 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T16:15:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lumexodapp/status/2009297827420061891](https://x.com/lumexodapp/status/2009297827420061891)  


> 
> "Stellar's $XLM X-Ray just went live on testnet, bringing private states and verifiable actions without exposing data!

Who's excited for mainnet?"


### Post #13 by @lumexodapp
> **Author:** Lumexo | Stellar Wallet ([@lumexodapp](https://x.com/lumexodapp))  
> **Metrics:** 122 likes · 22 retweets · 3 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T21:33:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lumexodapp/status/2009377860188807391](https://x.com/lumexodapp/status/2009377860188807391)  


> 
> "Stellar $XLM is powering the UK's first public blockchain transaction with tokenized deposits.

Teaming up with Archax on Canton Network, alongside Ripple and Hedera.

The dawn of smarter, faster finance for everyone is now!"


### Post #14 by @CryptoHulk19
> **Author:** Crypto Hulk ([@CryptoHulk19](https://x.com/CryptoHulk19))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T04:41:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoHulk19/status/2009123177566491074](https://x.com/CryptoHulk19/status/2009123177566491074)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 27  

> 
> "CRYPTO MAJOR DEEP DIVE…I GOT SOME CRYPTO YOU DEFINITELY WANT TO GET EARLY!!                                         #BREAKING #XRP #XLM #XDC #ALGO #Quant #IOTA #HBAR #Ripple #Crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptotrading #XRPHolders #XRPLedger"


### Post #15 by @NathanOnCrypto
> **Author:** Nathan Jeffay ([@NathanOnCrypto](https://x.com/NathanOnCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T12:29:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NathanOnCrypto/status/2009240922035224607](https://x.com/NathanOnCrypto/status/2009240922035224607)  


> 
> "BIG: Stellar  or $XLM is the sleeper pick to watch this weekend. The Protocol 25 testnet vote is live, bringing native privacy and ZK-tools to the network."


### Post #16 by @lobstr
> **Author:** LOBSTR Stellar Wallet ([@lobstr](https://x.com/lobstr))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 7 retweets · 9 comments · 860 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T22:00:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lobstr/status/2009384703972004036](https://x.com/lobstr/status/2009384703972004036)  


> 
> "30,000 LOBSTRS. 

From the entire LOBSTR team: THANK YOU!

You're not just followers, you're the community that makes this journey worth building.

Here's to the next milestone, together."


### Post #17 by @StellarDataFeed
> **Author:** Lumen Loop - Data Feed ([@StellarDataFeed](https://x.com/StellarDataFeed))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 844 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T00:05:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarDataFeed/status/2009053704695976045](https://x.com/StellarDataFeed/status/2009053704695976045)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 32  

> 
> "Stellar #XLM Stats for Jan 07, 2026

Transactions: 5,702 (-888)
Operations: 13,742 (-4,559)
Average Base Fee: 0.8388855 XLM/$0.195743
Total Fees: 11,528 XLM
Soroban TX: 1,522,749 (-27,077) 
Soroban Fees: 10,845 XLM"


### Post #18 by @thebu11runner
> **Author:** Bu11runner ([@thebu11runner](https://x.com/thebu11runner))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 604 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T11:45:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thebu11runner/status/2009230088903311842](https://x.com/thebu11runner/status/2009230088903311842)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 33  

> 
> "2026 is going to be a massive year for crypto. 

Which of these four do you think pumps the hardest in 2026? Convince me! 

$IOTA $XRP $HBAR $XLM"


### Post #19 by @OzArty_
> **Author:** Ylia Hena ([@OzArty_](https://x.com/OzArty_))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 470 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T02:07:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OzArty_/status/2009084433991913899](https://x.com/OzArty_/status/2009084433991913899)  


> 
> "8 January 2026 will stay with me for a long time. 

this day will always be remembered as the day when we found out that our #XRP and #XLM were completely withdrawn from our 
@Ledger
 Flex wallet, without our consent.
no recovery phrase was shared, and no intentional approval was"


### Post #20 by @itsbhaji
> **Author:** Bhaji Illuminati ([@itsbhaji](https://x.com/itsbhaji))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 274 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T01:01:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/itsbhaji/status/2009068030878523553](https://x.com/itsbhaji/status/2009068030878523553)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "Jan 2025 -> Jan 2026

- moved from Polkadot to EVM
- expanded to Solana and Stellar
- built institutional onramp: Anemoy
- partnered with Janus, Apollo, S&P
- solved DeFi composability: deRWA
- hired 11 incredible people across BD, asset management, engineering, marketing
- 100%"


### Post #21 by @CoinMarketCap:coinlive_me
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:coinlive_me](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:coinlive_me))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T22:24:01.650541+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69602e3f90df545a29591b4a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69602e3f90df545a29591b4a/)  


> 
> "After Wintermute’s $107M Bitcoin Move, Chainlink and XLM Wake Up and Apeing Targets Best Upcoming Crypto Status


Disclosure: This content is promotional in nature and provided by a third-party sponsor. It does not form part of the site’s editorial output or professional financial advice. Crypto never wa"


### Post #22 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 33 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T07:50:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009170788033941515](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009170788033941515)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 21  

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $XLM $COPE $PINS

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $ETH $XRP
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #23 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 10 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T08:35:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009182111824269428](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2009182111824269428)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 36  

> 
> "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD

  $XLM $HBAR $BTC

Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP 

  $AMC $SPY
    
Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at 
marketprophit.com"


### Post #24 by @CoinMarketCap:36crypto
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:36crypto](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:36crypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T12:34:05.170746+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695fa3f83667bb42250e5eab/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695fa3f83667bb42250e5eab/)  


> 
> "SFx Money App 2025 Recap: 2025 Marked Breakout Year With Strong Growth, Product Expansion, and Industry Recognition


SFx Money App, a blockchain-powered neobank focused on enabling fast, affordable cross-border payments, today announced a series of major milestones achieved throughout 2025, solidifying its"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-08T00:34:01.960277+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695efb384805c72fa7137e9d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/695efb384805c72fa7137e9d/)  


> 
> "Stage 2 APEMARS Presale Surges as Stellar and Hyperliquid Gain Momentum, Investors Eye 26,520% ROI in the Next 100x Crypto Presale


The crypto market is heating up, and early-stage opportunities are moving faster than ever. APEMARS, Stellar, and Hyperliquid are all showing promise, but the Stage 2 presale of APEMARS at $0"




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