Elon Musk’s X is doubling down on its ambitions to become a financial hub with the rollout of a new Cashtags feature and early-stage trading integration.
X Cashtags Feature Brings Real-Time Market Data To Social Media
On Tuesday, Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, introduced Cashtags, a feature designed to connect conversations with live financial data.
Users who type or search a cashtag—such as a stock ticker or crypto token—will now see suggestions to select the correct asset.
Tapping on a cashtag opens a dedicated view showing posts tied to that asset alongside a live price chart, allowing users to track sentiment and performance without leaving the platform.
The feature, initially unveiled in January 2026, is currently restricted to the iOS app and available only to users in the U.S. and Canada.
“X has always been the best source of financial news for traders and investors,” said Nikita Bier, adding that “billions of dollars are allocated every day based on what people read on Timeline.”