# $XLM Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — February 17, 2026 > **Asset:** $XLM > **Date:** 2026-02-17 (February 17, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xlm/2026-02-17 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xlm.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @erequendi > **Author:** Erequendi ([@erequendi](https://x.com/erequendi)) > **Metrics:** 2.2K likes · 327 retweets · 999 comments · 373.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T11:18:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/erequendi/status/2023718653393330249](https://x.com/erequendi/status/2023718653393330249) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Algorand - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor – Celo – Zircuit – EOS – Sonic – Injective" ### Post #2 by @future_degen > **Author:** Mr Saturnus ([@future_degen](https://x.com/future_degen)) > **Metrics:** 845 likes · 133 retweets · 20 comments · 65.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T13:46:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/future_degen/status/2023755901086396663](https://x.com/future_degen/status/2023755901086396663) > > "This was posted by Coinbase a while ago. Stellar $XLM will be involved in the revaluation of Silver. My account is going private soon if you appreciate my research it's best to follow now. Few ..." ### Post #3 by @CryptoHulk19 > **Author:** Crypto Hulk ([@CryptoHulk19](https://x.com/CryptoHulk19)) > **Metrics:** 815 likes · 112 retweets · 38 comments · 51.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T02:56:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoHulk19/status/2023592410128019669](https://x.com/CryptoHulk19/status/2023592410128019669) > > "RIPPLE XRP BEING USED BY SWIFT IS FACT!! PRICE PREDICTION BY GROK IS $16K-$165K IF FULLY UTILIZED. #BREAKING #XRP #XLM #XDC #ALGO #Quant #IOTA #HBAR #Ripple #Crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptotrading #XRPHolders #XRPLedger" ### Post #4 by @lumexodapp > **Author:** Lumexo | Stellar Wallet ([@lumexodapp](https://x.com/lumexodapp)) > **Metrics:** 938 likes · 162 retweets · 25 comments · 38.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T20:26:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lumexodapp/status/2023856645823148314](https://x.com/lumexodapp/status/2023856645823148314) > > "$XRP, $ALGO, and $XLM got verified on Europe's new Ledger system. It links central bank cash, everyday money, and digital assets all in one spot." ### Post #5 by @cryptodylnews > **Author:** Crypto Dyl News ([@cryptodylnews](https://x.com/cryptodylnews)) > **Metrics:** 808 likes · 225 retweets · 30 comments · 24.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:27:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptodylnews/status/2023826735024820397](https://x.com/cryptodylnews/status/2023826735024820397) > > "I will personally never let anyone forgot that Epstein viewed $XRP and $XLM as competition to have in his words “our company damage” JEFFERY EPSTEIN TRIED TO DESTROY RIPPLE AND STELLAR TO GLORIFY BITCOIN" ### Post #6 by @StellarOrg > **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg)) > **Metrics:** 572 likes · 79 retweets · 32 comments · 22.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T21:56:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/2023879340954624129](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/2023879340954624129) > > "Bring assets onchain and watch the barrier to access disappear." ### Post #7 by @ChartNerdTA > **Author:** ChartNerd ([@ChartNerdTA](https://x.com/ChartNerdTA)) > **Metrics:** 516 likes · 144 retweets · 15 comments · 21.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:56:45+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChartNerdTA/status/2023834017242771479](https://x.com/ChartNerdTA/status/2023834017242771479) > > "R3 Corda's Underlying Assets –> $XRP, $XLM and $XDC are 3 Major Players that are positioned as "Compliant Bridges for Banks to meet Mandatory Global Data Requirements"" ### Post #8 by @AwaisMayoKhan1 > **Author:** Pi Network ([@AwaisMayoKhan1](https://x.com/AwaisMayoKhan1)) > **Metrics:** 608 likes · 82 retweets · 19 comments · 15.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T20:06:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AwaisMayoKhan1/status/2023851638512033856](https://x.com/AwaisMayoKhan1/status/2023851638512033856) > > "Testnet ➝ Mainnet transfer now in the final stage — a major step toward real-world launch. Pi Network reshapes finance with Stellar + Soroban smart contracts. Hyper AI security + POS -secured blocks. Pi will be stable coin" ### Post #9 by @10092002r > **Author:** twins_papa2号 ([@10092002r](https://x.com/10092002r)) > **Metrics:** 347 likes · 45 retweets · 2 comments · 12.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T00:10:36+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/10092002r/status/2023550614073131195](https://x.com/10092002r/status/2023550614073131195) > > "It seems a reversal has finally happened. Exciting QFS news: ISO20022 went live on Monday and is now running on the XRP Stellar blockchain and XLM Lumens. This literally means the shift has occurred from the old secret" ### Post #10 by @DrBullZeus > **Author:** DrBullZeus ([@DrBullZeus](https://x.com/DrBullZeus)) > **Metrics:** 47 likes · 2 retweets · 16 comments · 12.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T21:24:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DrBullZeus/status/2023871285970038945](https://x.com/DrBullZeus/status/2023871285970038945) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects I advise you cut your loses early on them. - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Algorand - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor" ### Post #11 by @toyo1126Q17 > **Author:** TOYO ([@toyo1126Q17](https://x.com/toyo1126Q17)) > **Metrics:** 442 likes · 86 retweets · 4 comments · 11.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T03:54:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/toyo1126Q17/status/2023606997380386828](https://x.com/toyo1126Q17/status/2023606997380386828) > > "It seems a reversal has just taken place. Exciting news regarding QFS: ISO20022 has gone live on Monday, and it is now operating on the XRP Stellar blockchain and XLM Lumens. This literally means the shift has occurred from the old" ### Post #12 by @SolvProtocol > **Author:** Solv Protocol ([@SolvProtocol](https://x.com/SolvProtocol)) > **Metrics:** 84 likes · 21 retweets · 17 comments · 8.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T05:16:47+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolvProtocol/status/2023627665731985635](https://x.com/SolvProtocol/status/2023627665731985635) > > "Our friends from @Axelar just extended Solv’s capabilities in the @StellarOrg ecosystem. The largest onchain BTC reserve’s mission to eat all BTC-denominated yield is supplemented by production-grade financial workflows. Builders can now issue or manage yield-bearing products" ### Post #13 by @boundless_xyz > **Author:** Boundless ([@boundless_xyz](https://x.com/boundless_xyz)) > **Metrics:** 103 likes · 26 retweets · 5 comments · 7.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T12:57:45+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/boundless_xyz/status/2023743672421106149](https://x.com/boundless_xyz/status/2023743672421106149) > > "ZK verification started on Ethereum. Now it's live on @StellarOrg . The pattern is clear: every major chain will need ZK proofs. For scale, for privacy, compliance, and trust-minimized interop between ecosystems. Stellar is the first payments-native chain to make this move. A" ### Post #14 by @StellarOrg > **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg)) > **Metrics:** 184 likes · 27 retweets · 9 comments · 6.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T19:45:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/2023846382390636581](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/2023846382390636581) > > "In a proof-of-stake protocol, validators are trustworthy until proven otherwise. This model leaves gaps where validators can extract uneccessary value from users. When it comes to the user experience, Stellar is the true gold standard. @gttyson" ### Post #15 by @qloverv > **Author:** たかのちゃん ([@qloverv](https://x.com/qloverv)) > **Metrics:** 177 likes · 11 retweets · 3 comments · 5.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T00:39:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/qloverv/status/2023557978365063535](https://x.com/qloverv/status/2023557978365063535) > > "If you hold XLM, in the future, cars will become almost free If you hold DOGE, in the future, the fuel to run those cars will become almost free In other words, it means you should grab some now while it's still cheap" ### Post #16 by @ThePenguinXBT > **Author:** The Penguin ([@ThePenguinXBT](https://x.com/ThePenguinXBT)) > **Metrics:** 55 likes · 12 retweets · 5 comments · 5.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T15:47:47+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ThePenguinXBT/status/2023786464308584646](https://x.com/ThePenguinXBT/status/2023786464308584646) > > "$XLM Very similar to $LTC on the macro. Large consolidation structure, looks like a massive ABCDE triangle finishing up the final E wave. - Hard invalidation at 0.06986. - TP would be a move back toward ATH. Pretty clean chart overall. Wouldn’t mind bidding some spot" ### Post #17 by @cryptobobberx > **Author:** Crypto ₿obber ([@cryptobobberx](https://x.com/cryptobobberx)) > **Metrics:** 206 likes · 33 retweets · 21 comments · 4.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T05:48:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptobobberx/status/2023635542521377262](https://x.com/cryptobobberx/status/2023635542521377262) > > "These are the projects built for The New Financial System. $XRP $XLM $SHX $ZBCN $QNT $ALGO $IOTA $XDC ISO 20022 - tokenized assets - realworld value flow. Most valuable years of your investing life start now." ### Post #18 by @Ttay69x > **Author:** Ttay69 ([@Ttay69x](https://x.com/Ttay69x)) > **Metrics:** 53 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 3.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T17:28:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Ttay69x/status/2023811902720405634](https://x.com/Ttay69x/status/2023811902720405634) > > "Call me crazy but they’ll be saying the same thing about $Xlm $SHX 2,232 to be in the top 10% $XRP" ### Post #19 by @Gilmore_Estates > **Author:** Gilmore Estates ([@Gilmore_Estates](https://x.com/Gilmore_Estates)) > **Metrics:** 99 likes · 7 retweets · 44 comments · 3.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T09:43:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Gilmore_Estates/status/2023694662763245635](https://x.com/Gilmore_Estates/status/2023694662763245635) > > "Which team are you ? Team $HBAR Team $XRP Team $XLM Team $Algo" ### Post #20 by @ecdsafu > **Author:** fig ([@ecdsafu](https://x.com/ecdsafu)) > **Metrics:** 34 likes · 12 retweets · 3 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T15:19:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ecdsafu/status/2023779433065431107](https://x.com/ecdsafu/status/2023779433065431107) > > "You can bridge Axelar ITS assets to and from Stellar on the Squid API and app now! Excited to see Solv and Stronghold expand to Stellar already. More institutional flows on the way Note swapping any asset to Stellar is not possible yet, we are working on it" ### Post #21 by @okere_eberechi > **Author:** drealFx || π ([@okere_eberechi](https://x.com/okere_eberechi)) > **Metrics:** 76 likes · 10 retweets · 0 comments · 2.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T06:18:57+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/okere_eberechi/status/2023643313107075453](https://x.com/okere_eberechi/status/2023643313107075453) > > "Don’t know who needs to hear this but: reasons $Pi Network chose Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP): -speed -security -decentralized -scalability That’s what makes $XLM one of the most balanced and efficient networks out there." ### Post #22 by @SolvProtocol > **Author:** Solv Protocol ([@SolvProtocol](https://x.com/SolvProtocol)) > **Metrics:** 35 likes · 6 retweets · 13 comments · 2.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T14:00:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolvProtocol/status/2023759344010199269](https://x.com/SolvProtocol/status/2023759344010199269) > > "The Lunar New Year is here! Gallop into the year of the Fire Horse with Solv and @StellarOrg by participating in the red packet rain. A giveaway brought to you by the Stellar Foundation and the largest onchain BTC reserve. Stay tuned for mechanics on how you can claim your" ### Post #23 by @strong37022 > **Author:** Pi network Web3 π ([@strong37022](https://x.com/strong37022)) > **Metrics:** 85 likes · 9 retweets · 3 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:37:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/strong37022/status/2023829248008667512](https://x.com/strong37022/status/2023829248008667512) > > "Testnet ➝ Mainnet transfer now in the final stage — a major step toward real-world launch. Pi Network reshapes finance with Stellar + Soroban smart contracts. Hyper AI security + POS -secured blocks. Pi will be stable coin" ### Post #24 by @saracrypto_eth > **Author:** sarah milady ([@saracrypto_eth](https://x.com/saracrypto_eth)) > **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:21:31+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/saracrypto_eth/status/2023825152199586271](https://x.com/saracrypto_eth/status/2023825152199586271) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects I advise you cut your loses early on them. - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Algorand - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor" ### Post #25 by @MissCaroliiine > **Author:** Caroline ([@MissCaroliiine](https://x.com/MissCaroliiine)) > **Metrics:** 120 likes · 7 retweets · 13 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T02:49:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MissCaroliiine/status/2023590531238899760](https://x.com/MissCaroliiine/status/2023590531238899760) > > "Years of "risky investment." Years of "it's a scam." One day of "you got lucky." And a lifetime of "I'm free." Can’t wait. #XRP #XLM #FLR #HBAR" ### Post #26 by @stellarlumens29 > **Author:** Stellar ([@stellarlumens29](https://x.com/stellarlumens29)) > **Metrics:** 56 likes · 12 retweets · 45 comments · 1.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T00:16:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stellarlumens29/status/2023552083908243592](https://x.com/stellarlumens29/status/2023552083908243592) > > "YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE!!! time to move not wait for luck opportunities pass by fast the one who moves first gets it Gong Xi Fa Cai 2026" ### Post #27 by @HustlerShib > **Author:** Jack XRParrow ([@HustlerShib](https://x.com/HustlerShib)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T06:48:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HustlerShib/status/2023650834785898732](https://x.com/HustlerShib/status/2023650834785898732) > > "New flow term created 30 days generating interest at 5% with $XLM" ### Post #28 by @RippleXrpie > **Author:** JackTheRippler ([@RippleXrpie](https://x.com/RippleXrpie)) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T16:52:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RippleXrpie/status/2023802738618863669](https://x.com/RippleXrpie/status/2023802738618863669) > > "$LUMOS is the next 100x infrastructure gem on #XRPL & #Stellar. First routing token built to transform cross-chain liquidity — no wrapped assets, no synthetic supply. This is still early. ~$200K market cap. Position before multi-chain coordination becomes standard. Buy" ### Post #29 by @Troll_xrp_lopez > **Author:** Troll_XRPraterrestre ([@Troll_xrp_lopez](https://x.com/Troll_xrp_lopez)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T12:50:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Troll_xrp_lopez/status/2023741864050901115](https://x.com/Troll_xrp_lopez/status/2023741864050901115) > > "Yesterday straight-up banger @BrodaxOficial *Go watch it *He’s fallen in love *Subscribe or you’ll regret it for the rest of your life *Next month direct about XLM (shady af) *8M direct with @ElHiloRojoTV and @itscoachfo *WhiteSand (I think I accidentally helped" ### Post #30 by @loganhashgraph > **Author:** Logan ([@loganhashgraph](https://x.com/loganhashgraph)) > **Metrics:** 24 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T17:18:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/loganhashgraph/status/2023809376008409314](https://x.com/loganhashgraph/status/2023809376008409314) > > "$BTC $ETH $SOL $XRP $ADA $AVAX $LTC $DOT $DOGE $HBAR $BCH $LINK $XLM $SHIB $SUI T. ROWE" ### Post #31 by @wiggercult > **Author:** wew ([@wiggercult](https://x.com/wiggercult)) > **Metrics:** 38 likes · 6 retweets · 8 comments · 1.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T21:16:16+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wiggercult/status/2023869127597998088](https://x.com/wiggercult/status/2023869127597998088) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Algorand - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor – Celo – Zircuit – EOS – Sonic – Injective" ### Post #32 by @CryptoSage26 > **Author:** cryptosage26 (SAGE MODE) ([@CryptoSage26](https://x.com/CryptoSage26)) > **Metrics:** 39 likes · 6 retweets · 33 comments · 956 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T17:45:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoSage26/status/2023816131094737365](https://x.com/CryptoSage26/status/2023816131094737365) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Algorand - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor – Celo – Zircuit – EOS – Sonic – Injective" ### Post #33 by @future_degen > **Author:** Mr Saturnus ([@future_degen](https://x.com/future_degen)) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 344 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T18:37:07+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/future_degen/status/2023829075182358757](https://x.com/future_degen/status/2023829075182358757) > > "Institutions around the world are choosing Stellar $XLM Privacy is a requirement for them and Stellar offers it at the protocol level. My account is going private soon if you appreciate my research it's best to follow now. Few ..." ### Post #34 by @21Satoshii > **Author:** 21 ([@21Satoshii](https://x.com/21Satoshii)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 261 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T19:29:46+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/21Satoshii/status/2023842326721044907](https://x.com/21Satoshii/status/2023842326721044907) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor – Celo – Zircuit – EOS – Sonic – Injective" ### Post #35 by @TokenGlade > **Author:** TokenGlade ([@TokenGlade](https://x.com/TokenGlade)) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 261 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T17:23:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TokenGlade/status/2023810424181834115](https://x.com/TokenGlade/status/2023810424181834115) > > "Most people misunderstand expansion It’s not about being everywhere It’s about strengthening the rails that already move value #Stellar proved that reliability beats noise That’s why $XLM continues to matter Real infrastructure compounds over time" ### Post #36 by @HustlerShib > **Author:** Jack XRParrow ([@HustlerShib](https://x.com/HustlerShib)) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 211 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T00:56:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HustlerShib/status/2023562113071927677](https://x.com/HustlerShib/status/2023562113071927677) > > "Stellar Axelar" ### Post #37 by @MARKA_VELII > **Author:** JIGGYBOY ([@MARKA_VELII](https://x.com/MARKA_VELII)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 101 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T19:38:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MARKA_VELII/status/2023844598099968217](https://x.com/MARKA_VELII/status/2023844598099968217) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Algorand - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor – Celo – Zircuit – EOS – Sonic – Injective" ### Post #38 by @dboss_01 > **Author:** DBO$$ ([@dboss_01](https://x.com/dboss_01)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 56 views > **Posted:** 2026-02-17T21:25:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dboss_01/status/2023871542942163009](https://x.com/dboss_01/status/2023871542942163009) > > "Slow rug / scam / dead projects - Monad - Starknet - Zksync - Scroll - Taiko - Mantle - Algorand - Luna - Aleo - Mina - Linea - Boba network – Aptos – Cosmos – NEAR – Rootstock – Cardano – Stellar – Cronos – Axelar – Astar – Bittensor – Celo – Zircuit – EOS – Sonic – Injective" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*