Twitter Expands Crypto Feature: 30 New Tokens Now Join the Party

Twitter’s Crypto Adventure

In an unexpected twist that has cryptocurrency enthusiasts buzzing like a swarm of excited bees, Twitter has rolled out its newest expansion of the $Cashtags feature. On December 21, the social media titan revealed that users can now search for the prices of individual cryptocurrencies, bringing the total to at least 30 new tokens. Who knew social media would flirt with the world of crypto?

How Do $Cashtags Work?

If you have ever looked up your favorite crypto token on Twitter and felt the itch for live pricing, you’re in for a treat! You just need to toss a dollar sign ($) in front of your token’s ticker symbol when searching or tweeting. Voilà! This little hack links you directly to the pricing graphs. It’s like Mario jumping on a coin block, but—wait for it—less pixelated!

Tokens That Made the Cut

The big players included in this expansion are akin to the popular kids showing up to the school dance. Among the 30 tokens featured are:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Tether (USDT)
• XRP (XRP)
• Binance USD (BUSD)
• Cardano (ADA)
• Solana (SOL)
• Polygon (MATIC)
• Litecoin (LTC)
• Dai (DAI)
• Avalanche (AVAX)
• Uniswap (UNI)
• Dogecoin (DOGE)
• Shiba Inu (SHIB)

It seems Dogecoin’s community was particularly tickled pink as Elon Musk, Twitter’s new CEO, has been its loudest cheerleader. $DOGE is officially part of the club, and the tweets are glowing!

Where Are the Notable Omissions?

While there’s a lot to celebrate, some tokens did miss the invite to this glittering crypto gala. Notable absentees include:

• BNB (BNB)
• USD Coin (USDC)
• Polkadot (DOT)
• Tron (TRX)

These cryptocurrencies, despite being in the upper-tier of the market cap hierarchy, are still waiting by the door for their moment to shine.

The Future of Twitter and Crypto

What’s next? It’s still a bit like trying to guess where a cat will jump next—mysterious! Twitter’s Business account hinted at expanding the crypto family further, but the mechanics behind which tokens will eventually be added remain as vague as a foggy day in San Francisco. With data sourcing primarily from TradingView and a linkage to Robinhood for trading, the Twitter-crypto symbiosis is still a budding romance.

Conclusion

As Twitter continues to explore the integration of cryptocurrencies—rumored to include payment options—its digital cryptographic ecosystem gets a significant facelift. Buckle up, crypto fans; it looks like we’re in for a rollercoaster ride of tweets, charts, and maybe even some popcorn as Twitter unfolds its crypto strategy!