Platform X transforms into a "Crypto Radar"? Next month, it will launch the "Smart Asset Tag" feature, supporting real-time token information queries.

The X platform is about to revolutionize the financial information experience! Product lead and Solana ecosystem advisor Nikita Bier announced on January 11 that they are developing the “Smart Cashtags” feature, allowing users to precisely tag specific assets or smart contracts when posting, with one click to view real-time prices, market trends, and all related discussions. It is expected to go live next month (February 2026).
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Nikita Bier, head of product at the X (formerly Twitter) platform and also a Solana ecosystem advisor, posted on the X platform on January 11, 2026, stating that X is actively developing the “Smart Cashtags” feature, enabling users to accurately specify particular assets or smart contracts when posting stock tickers, avoiding confusion caused by traditional tags. In the post, Nikita Bier emphasized:

“X is the best source for financial news — and hundreds of billions of dollars are deployed based on things people read here. We are building Smart Cashtags that allow you to specify the exact asset (or smart contract) when posting a ticker. From Timeline, users will be able to… pic.twitter.com/nFtuA2ISqJ”
— Nikita Bier (@nikitabier) January 11, 2026

On-chain assets will not be missed either

Additionally, on the same day, during community interaction, Nikita Bier responded to a user’s question about data sources for small-cap cryptocurrencies (especially tokens not yet listed on mainstream exchanges and only appearing on decentralized platforms), revealing further key details. He explicitly stated:

“The API we are using will support almost real-time data for any assets minted on-chain.”

Nikita Bier’s post suggests that in the future, the X platform will not only cover traditional stocks and mainstream cryptocurrencies but will also be particularly advantageous for emerging tokens on public blockchains. Users browsing discussions will be able to directly access the latest on-chain prices and related information, greatly reducing the hassle of switching to external tools.

Analysts also believe that this feature will not only help clean up the chaos in financial discussions but could also be a significant step toward transforming X into an “instant financial information center,” even paving the way for future integration of trading functionalities.

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