# $XMR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 16, 2026

> **Asset:** $XMR  
> **Date:** 2026-01-16 (January 16, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr/2026-01-16  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/xmr.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @zachxbt
> **Author:** ZachXBT ([@zachxbt](https://x.com/zachxbt))  
> **Metrics:** 5.8K likes · 923 retweets · 893 comments · 1.23M views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:18:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2012212936735912351](https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2012212936735912351)  


> 
> "On January 10, 2026 at around 11 pm UTC a victim lost $282M+ worth of LTC & BTC due to a hardware wallet social engineering scam.

The attacker began converting the stolen LTC & BTC to Monero via multiple instant exchanges causing the XMR price to sharply increase.

BTC was also"


### Post #2 by @NewsyJohnson
> **Author:** Newsy ([@NewsyJohnson](https://x.com/NewsyJohnson))  
> **Metrics:** 2.6K likes · 172 retweets · 96 comments · 166.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T20:45:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NewsyJohnson/status/2012264890577072316](https://x.com/NewsyJohnson/status/2012264890577072316)  


> 
> "hacker dumping 280m into xmr instead of zcash should tell you everything you need to know about what the real privacy coin is.

Newsy Johnson"


### Post #3 by @ShieldedMonk
> **Author:** Monk ([@ShieldedMonk](https://x.com/ShieldedMonk))  
> **Metrics:** 359 likes · 41 retweets · 61 comments · 62.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:35:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ShieldedMonk/status/2012217216880582872](https://x.com/ShieldedMonk/status/2012217216880582872)  


> 
> "$XMR pumped from $420 to $800

turns out it was a $282M exploit converting stolen BTC and LTC to Monero

same people who called the $ZEC pump "manipulated" are quiet right now

privacy works (that's why criminals use it and that's why you should too)

the difference is why you"


### Post #4 by @coingecko
> **Author:** CoinGecko ([@coingecko](https://x.com/coingecko))  
> **Metrics:** 615 likes · 142 retweets · 234 comments · 56.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:01:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coingecko/status/2012027528899416344](https://x.com/coingecko/status/2012027528899416344)  


> 
> "NEW Category: Privacy Infrastructure

With privacy coins like $XMR and $DASH trending recently, a wave of privacy infrastructure protocols has emerged.

To improve token discovery, we’ve added a category that better represents their utility.

Check it out: 
coingecko.com/en/categories/
…"


### Post #5 by @coingecko
> **Author:** CoinGecko ([@coingecko](https://x.com/coingecko))  
> **Metrics:** 437 likes · 94 retweets · 103 comments · 53.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:30:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coingecko/status/2012125208702775331](https://x.com/coingecko/status/2012125208702775331)  


> 
> "Top 20 Trending Coins on CoinGecko 

This week, $XMR (
@Monero
) leads the pack, followed by $LIT (
@Lighter_xyz
), and $DASH (
@Dashpay
).

Are you keeping an eye on these?
coingecko.com/en/highlights"


### Post #6 by @CrashiusClay69
> **Author:** Crash ([@CrashiusClay69](https://x.com/CrashiusClay69))  
> **Metrics:** 454 likes · 31 retweets · 45 comments · 50.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:08:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CrashiusClay69/status/2012240544722718793](https://x.com/CrashiusClay69/status/2012240544722718793)  


> 
> "In the ABSOLUTE WORST CASE 

You will always have a safe exit out of Monero bc there will always be some hackers that give you tremendous exit liquidity

Turning criminals into your servants  

Monero is the SAFEST currency of all time."


### Post #7 by @SalsaTekila
> **Author:** SalsaTekila ([@SalsaTekila](https://x.com/SalsaTekila))  
> **Metrics:** 201 likes · 5 retweets · 12 comments · 49.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:28:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SalsaTekila/status/2012215342257369207](https://x.com/SalsaTekila/status/2012215342257369207)  


> 
> "Explains the crazy XMR/LTC pump"


### Post #8 by @ArdiNSC
> **Author:** Ardi ([@ArdiNSC](https://x.com/ArdiNSC))  
> **Metrics:** 362 likes · 45 retweets · 65 comments · 47.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:11:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ArdiNSC/status/2012301747222413663](https://x.com/ArdiNSC/status/2012301747222413663)  


> 
> "There's really people dumb enough on here trying to convince you $XMR pumped $5B in market cap (+80%) because of a hack.

$XMR had a multi-year consolidation and accumulation phase. That's why the chart broke out.

Did the hack contribute to the price going up? Yes. Was it the"


### Post #9 by @tuxpizza
> **Author:** tuxsudo ([@tuxpizza](https://x.com/tuxpizza))  
> **Metrics:** 414 likes · 36 retweets · 24 comments · 40.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:22:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/2012213939002618360](https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/2012213939002618360)  


> 
> "Monero mega-pump was started by another hack LOL.

He could have swapped it to anything else. He could have chosen Zcash, Dash, Litecoin, etc.

But in the end he chose Monero."


### Post #10 by @RoundtableSpace
> **Author:** 0xMarioNawfal ([@RoundtableSpace](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 2 retweets · 18 comments · 38.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T21:15:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2012272397056200842](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2012272397056200842)  


> 
> "So this explains the crazy XMR pump"


### Post #11 by @AltCryptoGems
> **Author:** Sjuul | AltCryptoGems ([@AltCryptoGems](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems))  
> **Metrics:** 772 likes · 5 retweets · 17 comments · 36.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:31:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2012246224116805834](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2012246224116805834)  


> 
> "Altcoins we’ll be watching very closely over the weekend:
@Monero
 $XMR
@ASI_Alliance
 $ASI
@YeiFinance
 $CLO
@0xPolygon
 $POL
@StoryProtocol
 $IP

#NFA #DYOR"


### Post #12 by @nic_carter
> **Author:** nic carter ([@nic_carter](https://x.com/nic_carter))  
> **Metrics:** 168 likes · 10 retweets · 39 comments · 33.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T02:38:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nic_carter/status/2011991410824691957](https://x.com/nic_carter/status/2011991410824691957)  


> 
> "if you bought an equal weight portfolio of the coins on the cover of burniske's "cryptoassets" on the day of publication, you made 254% over 8 years. even though 5 of them went to actual 0. BTC ETH and XMR drove performance"


### Post #13 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 668 likes · 84 retweets · 180 comments · 26.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T13:10:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012150498883784713](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012150498883784713)  


> 
> "When I launched 
@cakewallet
 for Monero, the Monero community was so pumped, so welcoming!
When we launched MWEB for LTC on Cake, the LTC community was so excited!
When we launched silent payment and payjoin for BTC, even BTC maxis gave us praise.
But with Zcash? no, we are being"


### Post #14 by @babysolo_
> **Author:** ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ([@babysolo_](https://x.com/babysolo_))  
> **Metrics:** 443 likes · 44 retweets · 24 comments · 25.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:37:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/babysolo_/status/2012247978447126683](https://x.com/babysolo_/status/2012247978447126683)  


> 
> "Monero is meant to be anonymous.

So, I built GhostDrip because I hate KYC.
It's a personal tool I wanted to share.

The first automated $XMR tool, no KYC.

Every DCA platform wants your ID.
GhostDrip is the first one that doesn’t.

Mission over price.
ghostdrip.xyz"


### Post #15 by @OrangeFren
> **Author:** OrangeFren.com ([@OrangeFren](https://x.com/OrangeFren))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 9 retweets · 23 comments · 18.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:02:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OrangeFren/status/2012239061872685145](https://x.com/OrangeFren/status/2012239061872685145)  


> 
> "Monero drops almost 10% following 
@zachxbt
's report of a $282M theft which might have started the recent XMR rally"


### Post #16 by @CoinMarketCap
> **Author:** CoinMarketCap ([@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap))  
> **Metrics:** 150 likes · 50 retweets · 45 comments · 17.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:22:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2012138469498212455](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2012138469498212455)  


> 
> "Weekly Top Gainers
  
@Dashpay
: +134.08%
  
@decredproject
: +60.82%
  
@monero
: +47.53%
  币安人生: +39.72%
  
@StoryProtocol
: +33.86%
  
@pumpfun
: +33.30%
  
@dfinity
: +32.95%
  
@AxieInfinity
: +29.42%
  
@Humanityprot
: +29.02%
  
@chiliz
: +28.66%"


### Post #17 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 118 likes · 19 retweets · 45 comments · 17.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T21:59:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2012283589900034305](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2012283589900034305)  


> 
> "ALERT: According to ZachXBT, a hardware wallet social engineering scam on Jan. 10 led to over $282M in BTC and LTC being stolen and swapped into Monero."


### Post #18 by @cryptomanran
> **Author:** Ran Neuner ([@cryptomanran](https://x.com/cryptomanran))  
> **Metrics:** 113 likes · 15 retweets · 69 comments · 17.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T14:21:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptomanran/status/2012168267712885077](https://x.com/cryptomanran/status/2012168267712885077)  


> 
> "PRIVACY IS QUIETLY BECOMING THE BIGGEST TRADE OF 2026.

While most of crypto struggled, privacy coins exploded.

$ZEC is up ~10x in a few months.
$XMR just broke out aggressively.

That doesn’t happen by accident.

Privacy went from being treated like a crime…
to be reframed as"


### Post #19 by @XMRVoid
> **Author:** Mav ([@XMRVoid](https://x.com/XMRVoid))  
> **Metrics:** 273 likes · 25 retweets · 14 comments · 16.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:40:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2012248640887148646](https://x.com/XMRVoid/status/2012248640887148646)  


> 
> "Monero is protected from quantum computing 

You can only choose Monero wallets at random and each one would be very expensive to crack just to hit 0 after 0 etc 

Bitcoin? Just go after whales address. GG no guessing game, why waste resources on XMR which might leave you"


### Post #20 by @trader1sz
> **Author:** TraderSZ ([@trader1sz](https://x.com/trader1sz))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 6 retweets · 20 comments · 16.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:36:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012307969841533277](https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012307969841533277)  


> 
> "The next leg up to $900 is going to start soon 

First two targets hit to the T

$XMR"


### Post #21 by @DegenPing
> **Author:** Ping ([@DegenPing](https://x.com/DegenPing))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 10.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T03:06:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenPing/status/2011998550411100651](https://x.com/DegenPing/status/2011998550411100651)  


> 
> "if 
@HTX_Global
 has xmr deposits/withdrawals suspended, what are you actually trading over there?"


### Post #22 by @cryptorand
> **Author:** Rand ([@cryptorand](https://x.com/cryptorand))  
> **Metrics:** 127 likes · 15 retweets · 7 comments · 9.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T09:08:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2012089550034567387](https://x.com/cryptorand/status/2012089550034567387)  


> 
> "No chill for $XMR which continues pushing non stop. Breaching again over the $700 range.

 More trade setups at: 
discord.gg/rand"


### Post #23 by @TheCryptoKazi
> **Author:** Kazi ([@TheCryptoKazi](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi))  
> **Metrics:** 165 likes · 16 retweets · 36 comments · 8.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:20:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012137936096284857](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012137936096284857)  


> 
> "$XMR to $1,000 in the next 9 days."


### Post #24 by @Nebraskangooner
> **Author:** Nebraskangooner ([@Nebraskangooner](https://x.com/Nebraskangooner))  
> **Metrics:** 59 likes · 3 retweets · 16 comments · 8.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T22:28:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nebraskangooner/status/2012290909761634435](https://x.com/Nebraskangooner/status/2012290909761634435)  


> 
> "$XMR

Large upper wick on that weekly. 2 days left until close.

Is this time different or..."


### Post #25 by @bitbitcrypto
> **Author:** BB ([@bitbitcrypto](https://x.com/bitbitcrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 2 retweets · 19 comments · 8.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:54:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bitbitcrypto/status/2012221925137817702](https://x.com/bitbitcrypto/status/2012221925137817702)  


> 
> "long XMR ZEC, short DASH DUSK ZEN SCRT ZK XVG ROSE MINA ICP

Trade idea, let me know what you think."


### Post #26 by @beary_wood
> **Author:** Beary ([@beary_wood](https://x.com/beary_wood))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 4 retweets · 8 comments · 7.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T22:54:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/beary_wood/status/2012297540071284997](https://x.com/beary_wood/status/2012297540071284997)  


> 
> "$ZEC

While I think Zcash goes sub $300 in the first half of 2026, I also think it goes to $3k before the end of the year.

There is a lot of hype around $XMR right now and while I think it goes higher as well, Zcash should outperform Monero as long as governments tolerate"


### Post #27 by @CryptoTony__
> **Author:** Crypto Tony ([@CryptoTony__](https://x.com/CryptoTony__))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 6 retweets · 31 comments · 7.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T14:56:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012177018109169686](https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012177018109169686)  


> 
> "$XMR / $USD - Update 

If we can hold $665 then expect a new high up to $880"


### Post #28 by @XBToshi
> **Author:** CyberSatoshi 𓆙 ([@XBToshi](https://x.com/XBToshi))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 15 retweets · 8 comments · 5.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T00:33:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XBToshi/status/2011959979209867347](https://x.com/XBToshi/status/2011959979209867347)  


> 
> "Containment has failed. 

A few weeks ago, searching "Monero" on Polymarket returned 0 results. It was effectively un-personed by the mainstream.

Today? A new market appears.
And the crowd is pricing a **66% chance** of $XMR > $1,000 in 2026.

Volume is still low ($6k), which"


### Post #29 by @EddyXBT
> **Author:** Eddy •vry uproftible• ([@EddyXBT](https://x.com/EddyXBT))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 0 retweets · 42 comments · 5.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T07:17:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EddyXBT/status/2012061507106869559](https://x.com/EddyXBT/status/2012061507106869559)  


> 
> "what the helly $XMR is the only coin being in altszn"


### Post #30 by @CryptoTony__
> **Author:** Crypto Tony ([@CryptoTony__](https://x.com/CryptoTony__))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 6 retweets · 31 comments · 5.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T09:16:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012091454504480797](https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012091454504480797)  


> 
> "$XMR / $USD - Update

I would not mind seeing some re accumulation going on around the 600 - 580 levels to be honest. Potential head and shoulders formation going on here. Lose $664 we drop, otherwise we continue on from here."


### Post #31 by @bogdanoffig
> **Author:** boglee ([@bogdanoffig](https://x.com/bogdanoffig))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 5 retweets · 6 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T02:34:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bogdanoffig/status/2011990405257318800](https://x.com/bogdanoffig/status/2011990405257318800)  


> 
> "At least a 5x increase in price is programmed for Litecoin over the course of the next few months.

If you are not rotating your $XMR, $ZEC, and $DASH bags to $LTC right now, you are missing out.

You will never be able to buy $LTC at such cheap prices later."


### Post #32 by @Xiaoniu6161
> **Author:** 小牛OTC ([@Xiaoniu6161](https://x.com/Xiaoniu6161))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 4.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:05:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Xiaoniu6161/status/2012239906429681813](https://x.com/Xiaoniu6161/status/2012239906429681813)  


> 
> "New Year's first major crypto hack directly ignites $XMR: Around 11 PM on January 10, 2026 (UTC), a victim lost over $282 million worth of Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin (BTC) in a hardware wallet social engineering scam.

The attacker immediately began converting the stolen LTC and"


### Post #33 by @infinex
> **Author:** Infinex ([@infinex](https://x.com/infinex))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 3 retweets · 15 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T00:38:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/infinex/status/2011961183193235493](https://x.com/infinex/status/2011961183193235493)  


> 
> "XMR is live on Infinex Perps.

Go long or short Monero with 5x leverage.

→ 
perps.app.infinex.xyz/xyz:XMR"


### Post #34 by @CryptoTony__
> **Author:** Crypto Tony ([@CryptoTony__](https://x.com/CryptoTony__))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 2 retweets · 19 comments · 4.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:10:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012241064963502173](https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2012241064963502173)  


> 
> "$XMR / $USD - Update 

Waiting on $595 to hit. Will be look for long scalps off this level. We did not continue up today, which i did want to see"


### Post #35 by @tuxpizza
> **Author:** tuxsudo ([@tuxpizza](https://x.com/tuxpizza))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 14 retweets · 6 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:08:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/2012225343638126810](https://x.com/tuxpizza/status/2012225343638126810)  


> 
> "I hope you guys realize this is actually bullish.  

Some of the speculators will sell off, but the smart ones who understand what Monero is will be buying even more. 

While it's an unfortunate situation, it only further vindicates Monero on being THE privacy coin of choice."


### Post #36 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 232 likes · 30 retweets · 63 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T15:30:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012185819122126990](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012185819122126990)  


> 
> "Some people: you don’t talk about Monero enough. 

Bro, I’m literally giving away Monero on a daily basis to celebrate Monero’s ATH. 

I don’t talk, I deliver."


### Post #37 by @cyberprince_rwo
> **Author:** cyberprince ([@cyberprince_rwo](https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo))  
> **Metrics:** 85 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T20:16:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo/status/2012257642681405921](https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo/status/2012257642681405921)  


> 
> "You do you.

I’m buying a lot more $XMR here.

We go a little lower? I buy more.

Panic selling one of the best assets in the world from some dumb fud is not a way to become wealthy.

Everyone regretted not buying the generational 8 year breakout.

You don’t get many chances."


### Post #38 by @bogdanoffig
> **Author:** boglee ([@bogdanoffig](https://x.com/bogdanoffig))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 5 retweets · 4 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:23:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bogdanoffig/status/2012214228963184769](https://x.com/bogdanoffig/status/2012214228963184769)  


> 
> "This explains the sudden XMR pump and the LTC dump."


### Post #39 by @trader1sz
> **Author:** TraderSZ ([@trader1sz](https://x.com/trader1sz))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:45:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012310215857684867](https://x.com/trader1sz/status/2012310215857684867)  


> 
> "Magic 

$XMR"


### Post #40 by @MoneroMoney
> **Author:** Monero Money ([@MoneroMoney](https://x.com/MoneroMoney))  
> **Metrics:** 90 likes · 21 retweets · 0 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:30:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoneroMoney/status/2012140461092446297](https://x.com/MoneroMoney/status/2012140461092446297)  


> 
> "Exit the corrupted system - or enjoy poverty. 

— $XMR —"


### Post #41 by @vooi_io
> **Author:** vooi ([@vooi_io](https://x.com/vooi_io))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 4 retweets · 15 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T09:27:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vooi_io/status/2012094231977120006](https://x.com/vooi_io/status/2012094231977120006)  


> 
> "New Perp Markets, now available on VOOI Pro and Light Apps 

Crypro: $XMR, $LIT
Metals, via gTrade: $HG, $XPD, $XPT
Stocks, via Ostium: $AMD, $COST, $CVX, $ORCL, $PLTR 

Up to 250x leverage on selected pairs, live at 
app.vooi.io"


### Post #42 by @xmr_jake
> **Author:** jake ([@xmr_jake](https://x.com/xmr_jake))  
> **Metrics:** 94 likes · 6 retweets · 2 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:54:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012146334728692012](https://x.com/xmr_jake/status/2012146334728692012)  


> 
> ""Monero is the only God damn currency that's USED, nobody uses bitcoin!!"

-John McAfee"


### Post #43 by @MoneroWireHQ
> **Author:** Monero Wire ([@MoneroWireHQ](https://x.com/MoneroWireHQ))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 8 retweets · 2 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:35:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MoneroWireHQ/status/2012232285043499366](https://x.com/MoneroWireHQ/status/2012232285043499366)  


> 
> "MAJOR: 
@zachxbt
 exposes $282M hardware wallet heist — 2.05M LTC + 1,459 BTC stolen via social engineering (Jan 10).Funds instantly laundered → Monero, pushing $XMR to new ATH >$545 (Jan 11).

Remainder bridged via Thorchain (BTC→ETH/XRP/LTC)."


### Post #44 by @TheCryptoKazi
> **Author:** Kazi ([@TheCryptoKazi](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 4 retweets · 30 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:01:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012299242828693522](https://x.com/TheCryptoKazi/status/2012299242828693522)  


> 
> "Bought the dip on $XMR 

I have over 7 figures in this one. 

Going to be a generational cook."


### Post #45 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 144 likes · 16 retweets · 79 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:44:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012219420769190255](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012219420769190255)  


> 
> "The 10th winner of the remaining 16 of my 0.05 XMR giveaway is 
@Joe786X
.  Congrats! 

6 more to go!"


### Post #46 by @BitrueOfficial
> **Author:** Bitrue ([@BitrueOfficial](https://x.com/BitrueOfficial))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitrueOfficial/status/2012125179036434567](https://x.com/BitrueOfficial/status/2012125179036434567)  


> 
> "XMR Trading Fiesta 
 Join the Monero (XMR) Trading Fiesta and split a 60,000 USDT reward pool!

 Trade More = Earn More
 New users get bonus 10 USDT for first $XMR deposit

 Until Jan 21, 9:00 UTC
Join Now: 
bitrue.com/trade-and-earn
…"


### Post #47 by @PumpitFox
> **Author:** Le Renard ([@PumpitFox](https://x.com/PumpitFox))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:59:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PumpitFox/status/2012223160049893722](https://x.com/PumpitFox/status/2012223160049893722)  


> 
> "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the next #Xmr! #ARRR 
Keep a very close eye on it! I predict $5/10 minimum before the end of the year.

Wait for the next dip around $0.40 to enter safely.

In Renard we trust 

$ARRR
$Xmr
$Qubic
#Qubic"


### Post #48 by @SneakyAlgo
> **Author:** sneaky ([@SneakyAlgo](https://x.com/SneakyAlgo))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 6 retweets · 9 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T03:07:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SneakyAlgo/status/2011998826933207513](https://x.com/SneakyAlgo/status/2011998826933207513)  


> 
> "With privacy coins like Zcash, Monero and Dash pumping hard, it's only a matter of time until Litecoin plays catch up.  Similar market structure and timeframe as XMR.. looks like a solid setup.

Litecoin uses Mimblewimble privacy."


### Post #49 by @DouglasTuman
> **Author:** Douglas Tuman ([@DouglasTuman](https://x.com/DouglasTuman))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 6 retweets · 8 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:54:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DouglasTuman/status/2012222018758844461](https://x.com/DouglasTuman/status/2012222018758844461)  


> 
> "Monero fam, didn’t have time for a proper Monero Talk this week.

We have our usual MoneroTopia live show tomorrow, but…

Any interest in jumping on a Monero Spaces tonight at 7pm EST? A Friday night community hangout to celebrate this week’s historic rise. What caused it? Why"


### Post #50 by @TheBlock__
> **Author:** The Block ([@TheBlock__](https://x.com/TheBlock__))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:15:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2012242409569026357](https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2012242409569026357)  


> 
> "Monero hit an all-time high earlier this week, and crypto sleuth ZachXBT thinks he knows why"


### Post #51 by @Xeer
> **Author:** Xeer ([@Xeer](https://x.com/Xeer))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 0 retweets · 27 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:41:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Xeer/status/2012218595145646146](https://x.com/Xeer/status/2012218595145646146)  


> 
> "Why couldn’t the hackers have bought $ETH instead of $XMR???

If they did ETH would be at $5k now"


### Post #52 by @cyberprince_rwo
> **Author:** cyberprince ([@cyberprince_rwo](https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T21:55:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo/status/2012282474210963869](https://x.com/cyberprince_rwo/status/2012282474210963869)  


> 
> "Is there any other coin or token outside of monero $xmr that is in price discovery after breaking all time highs?

Yeah…

I don’t know what else you need to analyze or understand.

Not buying this dip will be full of regret.

The market already told you who the king is.

Monero"


### Post #53 by @flippifi
> **Author:** Flippin finance ([@flippifi](https://x.com/flippifi))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:13:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/flippifi/status/2012302304964153785](https://x.com/flippifi/status/2012302304964153785)  


> 
> "$XMR might just be leading the way for $LTC in the rally the same way it did during the 2015-2017 bull-run.

There's an "interesting" pattern repeating itself, that is similar to what happened with these two assets in the aforementioned cycle.

Watch full breakdown below ."


### Post #54 by @renksi
> **Author:** Renksi ([@renksi](https://x.com/renksi))  
> **Metrics:** 84 likes · 0 retweets · 38 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:28:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksi/status/2012124921065873497](https://x.com/renksi/status/2012124921065873497)  


> 
> "privacy didn't randomly pump but it came back into focus

$ZEC, $XMR, $NIGHT sitting among top gainers while the rest of the market chased narratives

turns out people still care about not being fully transparent on-chain

this is a reminder that 2026 is going to be all about"


### Post #55 by @nextiscrypto
> **Author:** Nextiscrypto ([@nextiscrypto](https://x.com/nextiscrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:06:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nextiscrypto/status/2012119147627590129](https://x.com/nextiscrypto/status/2012119147627590129)  


> 
> "For those interested this is still doable with monero.
Just swap $XMR to $ZEC within cake using changeNOW and then just swap Zcash for any other token using near intents."


### Post #56 by @BigCheds
> **Author:** Cheds Trading ([@BigCheds](https://x.com/BigCheds))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:05:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2012224682540314681](https://x.com/BigCheds/status/2012224682540314681)  


> 
> "Live stream replay for those unable to attend:

Covered 
$BTC $ETH $SOL $XMR $DASH $HYPE $MSTR #Silver #Gold $IREN $PUMP and more..
youtube.com/watch?v=nCZEqK
…

Enjoy"


### Post #57 by @Kushed_Crypto
> **Author:** Kushed|SquadSwap ([@Kushed_Crypto](https://x.com/Kushed_Crypto))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:49:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Kushed_Crypto/status/2012220800279937164](https://x.com/Kushed_Crypto/status/2012220800279937164)  


> 
> "Converting BTC and LTC to XMR and not ZEC.
This says alot about XMR, but speaks volumes about the state of BTC/LTC and ZEC as well.
Undoubtedly this hacker is smart, and this smart person chose to convert his assets exclusively to Monero.
Are you smart as well?"


### Post #58 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 16 retweets · 47 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T00:48:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2011963668238393413](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2011963668238393413)  


> 
> "8th winner of the remaining 16 of my 0.05 XMR giveaway is 
@XBToshi
 ! 

Congrats!"


### Post #59 by @JakeGagain
> **Author:** JAKE ([@JakeGagain](https://x.com/JakeGagain))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 0 retweets · 24 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JakeGagain/status/2012306371665084933](https://x.com/JakeGagain/status/2012306371665084933)  


> 
> "Talking about the $240 million crypto hack converted to $XMR"


### Post #60 by @CryptoastMedia
> **Author:** Cryptoast ([@CryptoastMedia](https://x.com/CryptoastMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:03:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoastMedia/status/2012133485570380002](https://x.com/CryptoastMedia/status/2012133485570380002)  


> 
> "Monero, the new "digital currency"?

Legendary trader Peter Brandt reveals he has invested in XMR, boosted by a surge of over 50% in one week and the hype around privacy-focused cryptos.

Breakdown"


### Post #61 by @MASTERBTCLTC
> **Author:** master ([@MASTERBTCLTC](https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T14:56:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC/status/2012177139685023745](https://x.com/MASTERBTCLTC/status/2012177139685023745)  


> 
> "Money rotated from Bitcoin to Zcash, to Monero, and now into Litecoin."


### Post #62 by @JW100x
> **Author:** JW ([@JW100x](https://x.com/JW100x))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 6 retweets · 12 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T21:53:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JW100x/status/2012282133667012764](https://x.com/JW100x/status/2012282133667012764)  


> 
> "The asymmetric opportunity in the privacy sector is the belief that Monero and Zcash are the best we can possibly do

Both are equally flawed in their own specific ways, which is where the potential value lies

There are other contenders, such as RAILGUN and Privacy Cash, though"


### Post #63 by @DouglasTuman
> **Author:** Douglas Tuman ([@DouglasTuman](https://x.com/DouglasTuman))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T14:50:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DouglasTuman/status/2012175517366055047](https://x.com/DouglasTuman/status/2012175517366055047)  


> 
> "MoneroTopia26 is going to be 

Don’t miss it! Grab a ticket and flight to Mexico City. All sorts of freedom-loving people and privacy projects are reaching out to participate! Come learn about: 
@monero
 @zano_project
 @firoorg
 @PirateChain
 @litecoin
 @Dashpay
 @BeldexCoin"


### Post #64 by @ManAlejg
> **Author:** Alejg 𓃠 ([@ManAlejg](https://x.com/ManAlejg))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 4 retweets · 8 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T20:11:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ManAlejg/status/2012256419299405907](https://x.com/ManAlejg/status/2012256419299405907)  


> 
> "last week:

$DASH x2
$XMR +50%
$ZEC breaking out after 90 days

privacy going mainstream hard.

and the token that is literally the layer powering all of this… still flat?

$ANYONE
@AnyoneFDN
 is the missing LEGO piece in the privacy–DePIN puzzle

tick-tock. 

𓃠"


### Post #65 by @CryptoZachLA
> **Author:** Zach ([@CryptoZachLA](https://x.com/CryptoZachLA))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:33:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoZachLA/status/2012216659310694548](https://x.com/CryptoZachLA/status/2012216659310694548)  


> 
> "Eventually the $XMR gotta get sold for USDT…

There will come a time for a lovely short opportunity."


### Post #66 by @chikun
> **Author:** Toad ([@chikun](https://x.com/chikun))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:18:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chikun/status/2012227979976266000](https://x.com/chikun/status/2012227979976266000)  


> 
> "Note to self…if $XMR pumps randomly it’s almost always stolen funds."


### Post #67 by @BitrueOfficial
> **Author:** Bitrue ([@BitrueOfficial](https://x.com/BitrueOfficial))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T10:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitrueOfficial/status/2012110080167342393](https://x.com/BitrueOfficial/status/2012110080167342393)  


> 
> "Earn While You HODL

 Put your privacy tokens to work! 

Stake 
@monero
 $XMR, 
@Zcash
 $ZEC & 
@Dashpay
 $DASH with #Bitrue #PowerPiggy, earn up to 4.5% APY
 Stake and redeem anytime
 Daily rewards

 Don’t miss out: 
bitrue.com/flexible-staki
…"


### Post #68 by @cypherpunk31337
> **Author:** Monero Accepted Here ([@cypherpunk31337](https://x.com/cypherpunk31337))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 9 retweets · 3 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T14:25:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cypherpunk31337/status/2012169237394084105](https://x.com/cypherpunk31337/status/2012169237394084105)  


> 
> "The future is private, sovereign, and unstoppable.

The future belongs to Monero."


### Post #69 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 962 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T17:27:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2012215250653790649](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2012215250653790649)  


> 
> "NEWS: A victim lost $282M+ in $BTC and LTC on Jan 10 due to a hardware wallet social engineering scam, with funds swapped to Monero via instant exchanges and bridged through Thorchain to Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin, per 
@zachxbt
."


### Post #70 by @LunarCrush
> **Author:** LunarCrush ([@LunarCrush](https://x.com/LunarCrush))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 955 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:02:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2012239142369800232](https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2012239142369800232)  


> 
> "Top privacy sector coins by social mentions today:

1 Zcash $ZEC
2 Litecoin $LTC
3 Monero $XMR
4 Dash $DASH
5 StarkNet $STRK"


### Post #71 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 9 retweets · 10 comments · 479 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T00:55:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2011965511362318616](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2011965511362318616)  


> 
> "Monero will eat all!"


### Post #72 by @chainyoda
> **Author:** chainyoda ([@chainyoda](https://x.com/chainyoda))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 414 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:42:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2012309429648244924](https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2012309429648244924)  


> 
> "Monero’s DAT was $282m in stolen BTC and LTC"


### Post #73 by @CoinPostMedia
> **Author:** Coin Post ([@CoinPostMedia](https://x.com/CoinPostMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 366 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:02:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinPostMedia/status/2012299550011072823](https://x.com/CoinPostMedia/status/2012299550011072823)  


> 
> "The attacker had options. They could have used $ZEC, $DASH, $LTC, or any other “privacy-adjacent” coin.

The fact that they chose $XMR tells you more about the real competition between privacy coins than any whitepaper ever will..."


### Post #74 by @0xCRASHOUT
> **Author:** crashout ([@0xCRASHOUT](https://x.com/0xCRASHOUT))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 354 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:39:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xCRASHOUT/status/2012248456899826163](https://x.com/0xCRASHOUT/status/2012248456899826163)  


> 
> "a few more victims and monero will be at 1000!!!"


### Post #75 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 5 retweets · 37 comments · 330 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:55:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012146787172446553](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012146787172446553)  


> 
> "9th winner of the remaining 16 of my 0.05 XMR giveaway is 
@impartiallens
 

Congrats!"


### Post #76 by @CoinMarketCap
> **Author:** CoinMarketCap ([@CoinMarketCap](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 287 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T11:00:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2012117695706304708](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap/status/2012117695706304708)  


> 
> "Narrative of the Week: Privacy Tokens Take Over

  Monero breaks its 5-year all-time high, clearing $700 for the first time.
  Ex-Zcash core dev team unveils cashZ, a new Zcash wallet, days after leaving ECC.
  Dubai allegedly bans privacy tokens and tightens stablecoin"


### Post #77 by @men79007
> **Author:** Michael Mendoza ([@men79007](https://x.com/men79007))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 261 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:43:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/men79007/status/2012309666861301938](https://x.com/men79007/status/2012309666861301938)  


> 
> "Traders eye XMR’s next breakout toward $900."


### Post #78 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 257 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T08:42:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2012082938767388860](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2012082938767388860)  


> 
> "htx running a $40k trading carnival for dash/xmr/zec until jan 21

alchemy pay just enabled fiat on-ramps across 173 countries

+143% on the week, $850m volume in 24h

old dino coins pump different when accessibility expands"


### Post #79 by @LordDurden
> **Author:** Lord Durden ([@LordDurden](https://x.com/LordDurden))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 242 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T22:56:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LordDurden/status/2012298057094762503](https://x.com/LordDurden/status/2012298057094762503)  


> 
> "Looks like a decent 3D breakout and retest now on Bitcoin.

We likely consolidate for a while here now before the next leg up to have a crack at the Weekly MA50 at $101.5k.

Mainly interested in strong alts like $PENGU and $XMR that are looking seriously bullish. 

The Russel"


### Post #80 by @DiarioBitcoin
> **Author:** Diario฿itcoin ([@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 219 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T21:40:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2012278717997810082](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2012278717997810082)  


> 
> "Crypto theft of USD $282 million!

A hacker carried out a social engineering attack on a hardware wallet.

2.05 million LTC and 1,459 BTC were stolen.

The funds were quickly converted to Monero (XMR), making them extremely difficult to trace.

XMR price surged 70% following"


### Post #81 by @NanoGPTcom
> **Author:** Nano-GPT ([@NanoGPTcom](https://x.com/NanoGPTcom))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 217 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T10:55:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NanoGPTcom/status/2012116472043364638](https://x.com/NanoGPTcom/status/2012116472043364638)  


> 
> "For those that had missed it, 
@MonericaProject
 posted a review of NanoGPT.

Especially relevant for Monero users!

Thanks Monerica!"


### Post #82 by @kane_tdt
> **Author:** Kane Crypto ([@kane_tdt](https://x.com/kane_tdt))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 30 comments · 215 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T08:57:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kane_tdt/status/2012086823905087707](https://x.com/kane_tdt/status/2012086823905087707)  


> 
> "From 1 coin that got delisted by #Binance

$XMR has already touched the $800 mark

Clearly the #Privacy trend is too strong to pull back the entire list of coins in this sector

It started with $ZEC and now it's $XMR and $DASH

This season isn't the season for new coins, but for"


### Post #83 by @AnonUserProfile
> **Author:** Anonymou$ ([@AnonUserProfile](https://x.com/AnonUserProfile))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 210 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T06:03:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AnonUserProfile/status/2012042948314354020](https://x.com/AnonUserProfile/status/2012042948314354020)  


> 
> "$XMR & $DASH is the meta pack"


### Post #84 by @g13m
> **Author:** Captain GM ([@g13m](https://x.com/g13m))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 196 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:25:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/g13m/status/2012229859800457418](https://x.com/g13m/status/2012229859800457418)  


> 
> "GM

ZachXBT reported that on January 10 2026, the victim lost more than $282 million in LTC and BTC due to a phishing attack on a hardware wallet. 

The attacker began exchanging stolen LTC and BTC for Monero through several exchangers, which led to a sharp increase in the"


### Post #85 by @mannuelcrypto
> **Author:** Mannuel Crypto ([@mannuelcrypto](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 176 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T13:31:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012155812073086983](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012155812073086983)  


> 
> "100% close on $ICP and $XMR"


### Post #86 by @DontDiisturb
> **Author:** Oscar ([@DontDiisturb](https://x.com/DontDiisturb))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 35 comments · 139 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T05:58:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DontDiisturb/status/2012041776782315656](https://x.com/DontDiisturb/status/2012041776782315656)  


> 
> "$XMR now 2x $ZEC market cap - privacy narrative consolidating around battle-tested tech over compliance theater. 

When regulatory pressure increases, anons vote with capital"


### Post #87 by @mannuelcrypto
> **Author:** Mannuel Crypto ([@mannuelcrypto](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 135 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T23:42:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012309454989988300](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2012309454989988300)  


> 
> "Thank you $ETH $XMR and $PUMP"


### Post #88 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 130 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T13:20:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012152878203572563](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2012152878203572563)  


> 
> "Cake has been in biz for 8 years and Justin was with us for only less than 2 years.   Keep attacking us, we will keep building for zcash and monero and bitcoin and Litecoin and more."


### Post #89 by @LunarCrush
> **Author:** LunarCrush ([@LunarCrush](https://x.com/LunarCrush))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 110 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T01:10:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2011969213506994650](https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2011969213506994650)  


> 
> "Price performance is one dimension but popularity is another. What privacy coins are seeing the greatest social traction?

Top privacy coins by social mentions:
1 Zcash $ZEC
2 Litecoin $LTC
3 Monero $XMR
4 Dash $DASH
5 StarkNet $STRK
6 zkSync $ZK
7 Dusk $DUSK
8 Midnight $NIGHT"


### Post #90 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:04:03.328690+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7d532492a24f9806133a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7d532492a24f9806133a/)  


> 
> "Hardware Wallet Scam Nightmare: ZachXBT Reveals $282M LTC, BTC Theft Fueled Monero Surge


BitcoinWorld Hardware Wallet Scam Nightmare: ZachXBT Reveals $282M LTC, BTC Theft Fueled Monero Surge On January 10, 2025, the cryptocurrency community faced a staggering security breach. Blo"


### Post #91 by @CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:54:02.378529+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a34a7da144f66edc17ac7/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a34a7da144f66edc17ac7/)  


> 
> "Monero (XMR) Price Prediction 2026, 2027-2030, 2040


Monero trades at $704.85 as of writing after a powerful multi-week rally. The token gained over 64% in the last 30 days and more than 54% in the last seven days. Short-term cooling now follow"


### Post #92 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:54:02.378421+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a34a8da144f66edc17acb/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a34a8da144f66edc17acb/)  


> 
> "Belgium's KBC Bank Launches Bitcoin Trading Through Bolero Under MiCA Framework


KBC Bank will become the first Belgian financial institution to offer cryptocurrency trading to retail customers on February 16 through its Bolero investment platform under newly implemented"


### Post #93 by @CoinMarketCap:TheNewsCrypto
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:TheNewsCrypto](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:TheNewsCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T12:34:02.574348+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff8f43ed52e3e38ebfc/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a2ff8f43ed52e3e38ebfc/)  


> 
> "Cake Wallet Expands Privacy Stack With Default Zcash Shielding


Cake Wallet Integrates Zcash support beyond Monero, allowing shielded addresses by default and transparent address rotation. Alongside Zcash, Cake Wallet adds NEAR intents to allow cross-chai"


### Post #94 by @roommatemusing
> **Author:** roommatemusing ([@roommatemusing](https://x.com/roommatemusing))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 81 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:17:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/roommatemusing/status/2012227849122349146](https://x.com/roommatemusing/status/2012227849122349146)  


> 
> "I knew the xmr pump was due to this. Just like last year’s pump. Zcash followed for a bit until it had a breakout of its own 5 months later (completely independently due to investor hype not stolen funds obfuscation)."


### Post #95 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 67 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T01:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2011966636245619001](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2011966636245619001)  


> 
> "Congrats 
@watchingmarkets
You're a top Market Prophit for your call on $XMR

Go to 
marketprophit.com and check out sentiment, buzz, and other crypto data."


### Post #96 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 58 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T01:10:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2011969154497269885](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2011969154497269885)  


> 
> "Congrats 
@misconfig_exe
You're a top Market Prophit for your call on $XMR

Go to 
marketprophit.com and check out sentiment, buzz, and other crypto data."


### Post #97 by @vikrantnyc
> **Author:** Vik Sharɱa ([@vikrantnyc](https://x.com/vikrantnyc))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 5 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T00:37:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2011961012795089046](https://x.com/vikrantnyc/status/2011961012795089046)  


> 
> "7th winner of the remaining 16 of my 0.05 XMR giveaway is 
@korty36
 ! 

Congrats!"


### Post #98 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T20:44:01.854027+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696aa2cf2492a24f980613c2/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696aa2cf2492a24f980613c2/)  


> 
> "XMR price pumps as a rare pattern points to Monero hitting $1,000


XMR price jumped to a record high today, January 15, as demand for privacy tokens rose. Summary XMR price jumped to a record high on Thursday. Data shows that the futures open interest rose t"


### Post #99 by @CoinMarketCap:U_Today
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:U_Today](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:U_Today))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T19:34:02.408937+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a926dcb75780f73f86793/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a926dcb75780f73f86793/)  


> 
> "Monero (XMR) Price Analysis for January 16


Bears are back in the game at the end of the week, according to CoinMarketCap. XMR/USD Monero (XMR) is the exception to the rule, rising by 1.23% over the last day. On the hourly chart, the p"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T18:02:03.328908+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7ce1da144f66edc17c09/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a7ce1da144f66edc17c09/)  


> 
> "Unexpected Market Fluctuations as Bitcoin Struggles Near Key Threshold


You can also read this news on BH NEWS: Unexpected Market Fluctuations as Bitcoin Struggles Near Key Threshold In the midst of Bitcoin‘s recent downturn while attempting to maintain a $94,000"


### Post #101 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T15:14:01.797028+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a5579f43ed52e3e38ec9c/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/696a5579f43ed52e3e38ec9c/)  


> 
> "Belarus Authorizes 'Cryptobanks' Blending Token Services With Traditional Banking


Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19 on January 16 establishing a legal framework for "cryptobanks" that combine digital token operations with traditional banking se"


### Post #102 by @CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-16T01:04:06.190070+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69698e458f36e961360f0bb0/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69698e458f36e961360f0bb0/)  


> 
> "While Cardano and Monero Slow Down, Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Positions Itself for a 1000x Run


Disclosure: This post is a paid advertorial contributed by a third party. It is separate from our editorial opinions and is not intended as financial advice. As 2026 begins, the global crypto"




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