X Unveils Plans for In-App Crypto Trading

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is taking steps to enable users to trade cryptocurrencies directly within the app.

Nikita Bier, former head of product at X and now serving in an advisory role, confirmed that trade buttons will be added to the platform's Cashtags feature on August 25, 2026.

Cashtags, introduced in April 2026 for iPhone users in the United States and Canada, allows users to embed live price charts for Solana (Sol) and Ethereum directly into posts.

The planned trade buttons will allow users to initiate buys or sells from within a post or chart view, connecting them to external partners or existing financial tools without leaving the app.