Elon Musk’s social media platform X is preparing to launch new financial features soon. The company said it will allow users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks directly inside the app within the next few weeks.
The new feature will use “Smart Cashtags.” These are ticker symbols like $BTC or $AAPL that already show prices on posts. Soon, users will be able to tap these symbols and execute trades without leaving their timeline.
X’s product chief, Nikita Bier, confirmed the rollout. He said the change is part of the company’s plan to expand into financial services and make X a place where people can post, message, pay, and invest all in one app.
The move comes as X also prepares to launch X Money, its internal payments system. X Money is currently being tested inside the company and may enter public beta within one to two months.
If trading goes live, users could see real–time prices and possibly buy or sell stocks and crypto straight from their feed. This would be a big shift from usual trading apps or exchanges.
Elon Musk’s companies have a history with crypto. For example, Tesla and SpaceX hold significant amounts of Bitcoin, and Musk has shown public support for meme tokens like Dogecoin in the past.
Analysts say the new trading features could make X more attractive to investors and everyday users alike. But some experts also warn that bringing trading into a social platform could raise risks, including impulsive trading or scams — something regulators may watch closely.
