The Most Memorable Moments on X (formerly Crypto Twitter) in 2024
Crypto culture was born on the internet, and X (formerly known as Crypto Twitter) has been a hub for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, traders, and innovators. The platform has seen its fair share of drama, controversy, and excitement over the years, but 2024 stands out as a particularly eventful year.
1. Roaring Kitty’s Quiet Comeback Makes Big Impact
Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” made his first post on X since June 2021 in mid-May. The image he shared was cryptic and captionless, showing a man leaning forward in a chair with interest. However, the effect of this sudden post was immediate: GameStop shares climbed as high as 44% in pre-market trading and surged as high as 110% at market open on May 13. AMC shares also jumped 12% in pre-market and rose as high as 25% after the Wall Street open.
2. Truth Terminal AI Bot Shills Gross Memecoin
In October, a memecoin dubbed Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) rallied to a $150 million value in four days after an artificial intelligence bot called “Truth Terminal” posted about it. Initially, it was widely believed that the bot created the token, but its creator, Andy Ayrey, clarified that it just endorsed a memecoin that had already been created.
3. Bubblemaps Pops the Celeb Token Bubble
Bubblemaps came out of nowhere this year and quickly built up a reputation for its damning X posts and diagrams showing the onchain movements of hyped celebrity tokens. Every celeb token launch was quickly followed by a piercing Bubblemaps takedown with pictures purporting to show onchain “clusters” of alleged insider wallets dumping the token at launch, which often saw profits in the millions.
4. CZ’s Chill Post
CZ, the CEO of Binance, posted a cryptic message on September 27, saying that he would “chill for a bit. Then figure out the next steps.” This was followed by a longer post, where he shared his experience of being in prison and how much better the non-prison food was.
5. Celeb Token Bubble Popped
Bubblemaps came out of nowhere this year and quickly built up a reputation for its damning X posts and diagrams showing the onchain movements of hyped celebrity tokens. Every celeb token launch was quickly followed by a piercing Bubblemaps takedown with pictures purporting to show onchain “clusters” of alleged insider wallets dumping the token at launch, which often saw profits in the millions.
6. YGG’s Gabby Dizon: ‘Crypto Games Will Soon Hit 1M Monthly Users’
Gabby Dizon, a prominent figure in the gaming and cryptocurrency spaces, made headlines when she predicted that crypto games would soon hit 1 million monthly users.
7. Keith Gill’s Return to X
Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” posted on X for the first time since June 2021 in mid-May. His post was cryptic and captionless, but it had a significant impact on the market.
8. Memecoin Mania
A memecoin dubbed Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) rallied to a $150 million value in four days after an artificial intelligence bot called “Truth Terminal” posted about it.
9. CZ’s Prison Experience
CZ, the CEO of Binance, shared his experience of being in prison and how much better the non-prison food was.
10. The Endorsement That Launched a Memecoin to $1.3 Billion
An artificial intelligence bot called “Truth Terminal” posted about a memecoin dubbed Goatseus Maximus (GOAT), which rallied to a $150 million value in four days. The memecoin even hit a peak market cap of over $1.3 billion by mid-November.
The Memecoin Mania: A Look Back
2024 was the year of the memecoin, with several coins rising to astronomical heights before crashing back down to earth. From Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) to Dogecoin and others, the market saw a frenzy of activity as investors sought to capitalize on the hype.
The Return of Roaring Kitty
Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” made his first post on X since June 2021 in mid-May. The image he shared was cryptic and captionless, but it had a significant impact on the market.
The AI-Endorsed Memecoin That Launched to $150 Million
An artificial intelligence bot called “Truth Terminal” posted about a memecoin dubbed Goatseus Maximus (GOAT), which rallied to a $150 million value in four days.
The Bubblemaps Effect: How One Analytics Platform Changed the Game
Bubblemaps came out of nowhere this year and quickly built up a reputation for its damning X posts and diagrams showing the onchain movements of hyped celebrity tokens. Every celeb token launch was quickly followed by a piercing Bubblemaps takedown with pictures purporting to show onchain “clusters” of alleged insider wallets dumping the token at launch, which often saw profits in the millions.
The Return of CZ
CZ, the CEO of Binance, posted a cryptic message on September 27, saying that he would “chill for a bit. Then figure out the next steps.” This was followed by a longer post, where he shared his experience of being in prison and how much better the non-prison food was.
The Celeb Token Bubble Popped
Bubblemaps came out of nowhere this year and quickly built up a reputation for its damning X posts and diagrams showing the onchain movements of hyped celebrity tokens. Every celeb token launch was quickly followed by a piercing Bubblemaps takedown with pictures purporting to show onchain “clusters” of alleged insider wallets dumping the token at launch, which often saw profits in the millions.
Conclusion
2024 was an eventful year for X, with several key events and trends that shaped the cryptocurrency market. From the return of Roaring Kitty to the memecoin mania and the Bubblemaps effect, it’s clear that this platform continues to be a hub for innovation and excitement in the world of cryptocurrency.
Note: The text is a compilation of various events from 2024 and does not necessarily reflect the current state of affairs.
