X to Launch Smart Cashtags for Crypto and Stock Trading in Timelines

TLDR:

• Smart Cashtags will allow users to tap $BTC or $AAPL for live charts and trading access.
• The feature connects with Elon Musk’s broader plan for X Money integration.
• X Money is in internal beta, with external testing expected soon.
• X reports 600 million monthly users and targets one billion daily active users.

X is preparing to integrate crypto and stock trading directly into user timelines through a feature called Smart Cashtags.

The update will allow users to tap ticker symbols like $BTC or $AAPL to view live charts and execute trades within the platform.

Smart Cashtags Bring Markets Into the Social Feed

X’s Head of Product, Nikita Bier, introduced Smart Cashtags as a tool designed to turn ticker symbols into interactive gateways.

When users tap a cashtag such as $BTC or $AAPL, they will see real-time price charts. The feature will also offer an option to trade directly from the timeline.

This integration aligns social interaction with market activity inside a single interface. Instead of switching between trading apps and social feeds, users will access market data in place. As a result, discussions around crypto and equities may connect more closely with live pricing information.

The feature is part of a broader financial expansion under the X Money initiative. X Money is currently in internal beta testing. External testing is expected to begin soon. The company aims to create a unified system for payments and trading within the app.

Crypto users view the move as a potential onboarding channel. With reported monthly users near 600 million, exposure to in-feed trading tools could expand market participation.

At the same time, some users have raised concerns about account suspensions and the reliability of payouts on the platform.

Musk Sets Vision for Daily Financial Engagement

In a recent post shared by Mario Nawfal, Elon Musk outlined a broader ambition for the platform. Musk stated that while monthly users average around 600 million, more than one billion people have the X app installed. He said many users only open the app during major global events.

Musk explained that expanding services such as communications, Grok, and X Money will encourage daily use. He described a goal where users could manage much of their digital life within the app. He added that he expects daily active users to exceed one billion over time.

The addition of Smart Cashtags supports this strategy by embedding financial tools directly into conversations. Market tracking and trading would become part of everyday interactions. As more services roll out, X is positioning itself as a combined social and financial platform.

The rollout remains in development, and further details are expected as testing progresses.