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What’s happening
X (formerly Twitter), led by Elon Musk, is building a new feature called Smart Cashtags that will launch next month. This tool turns ticker symbols for cryptocurrencies and stocks into interactive links that show real‑time price data and related information directly in users’ timelines.
How it works
• Users will be able to type tickers like $BTC or $AAPL in posts, and those “Smart Cashtags” will show up as live price feeds and market movements.
• The feature may also show mentions and news about the asset when tapped.
• X’s head of product says Smart Cashtags will even let users reference smart contract details for blockchain tokens, improving clarity where symbols overlap.
Why this matters
• It gives X users quick access to price updates without leaving the app, potentially reshaping how financial discussions tie into market action.
• Mockups and early hints include “Buy” and “Sell” buttons, sparking speculation about future in‑app trading capabilities, though those details are not confirmed yet.
Timeline
• Testing and community feedback are ongoing.
• A public rollout is planned for February 2026.
In summary, Smart Cashtags will embed live stock and crypto price data into X posts, enhancing financial context and potentially driving deeper engagement with markets directly inside the social platform.
X (formerly Twitter), led by Elon Musk, is building a new feature called Smart Cashtags that will launch next month. This tool turns ticker symbols for cryptocurrencies and stocks into interactive links that show real‑time price data and related information directly in users’ timelines.
How it works
• Users will be able to type tickers like $BTC or $AAPL in posts, and those “Smart Cashtags” will show up as live price feeds and market movements.
• The feature may also show mentions and news about the asset when tapped.
• X’s head of product says Smart Cashtags will even let users reference smart contract details for blockchain tokens, improving clarity where symbols overlap.
Why this matters
• It gives X users quick access to price updates without leaving the app, potentially reshaping how financial discussions tie into market action.
• Mockups and early hints include “Buy” and “Sell” buttons, sparking speculation about future in‑app trading capabilities, though those details are not confirmed yet.
Timeline
• Testing and community feedback are ongoing.
• A public rollout is planned for February 2026.
In summary, Smart Cashtags will embed live stock and crypto price data into X posts, enhancing financial context and potentially driving deeper engagement with markets directly inside the social platform.