Twitter Tracking

Twitter is one of the fastest places memecoin attention forms.

Many early moves begin with a tweet. But not all tweets carry the same weight.

Twitter tracking is about where attention concentrates, not just what is said.

Used properly, it helps you see what the market is reacting to in real time. Used poorly, it leads to chasing noise.


Why Twitter tracking matters

Memecoins operate in an attention economy.

Price follows attention. Attention follows reach.

A tweet from an account with a large following can expose an idea to hundreds of thousands of traders instantly. A similar tweet from a small account may do nothing at all.

Twitter tracking helps you identify:

  • where attention is introduced

  • how fast it spreads

  • whether it creates real market response

This does not mean every large account tweet is a trade.

It means account size matters when evaluating potential impact.


Why account size is important

Most memecoin moves require attention to sustain momentum.

Larger accounts:

  • distribute ideas faster

  • reach more traders instantly

  • trigger stronger first reactions

  • increase the odds of follow through

Smaller accounts can still matter, but they usually require:

  • repetition

  • amplification

  • or alignment with an existing narrative

When evaluating a tweet, professionals always consider:

How many eyes just saw this?

Attention scale is often more important than tweet content.


Curating the right Twitter lists

Twitter tracking only works if the accounts you track are intentional.

More accounts does not mean more signal. It usually means more noise.

Professionals prioritize:

  • accounts with large followings

  • accounts that consistently trigger market reactions

  • accounts that influence attention, not just engagement

This often includes:

  • major CT personalities

  • well known traders

  • builders with credibility

  • accounts that have sparked past runs

Accounts with small followings can still matter, but they usually only become relevant when:

  • amplified by larger accounts

  • aligned with an existing narrative

  • repeatedly referenced across CT

Your list should be reviewed regularly.

If an account consistently produces no reaction, remove it. If an account repeatedly triggers attention, keep it.

Twitter tracking improves through subtraction, not accumulation.


How traders actually use Twitter tracking

Most traders do not scroll Twitter manually.

They use tracking tools inside their trading setup so tweets and charts can be viewed together.

This allows them to:

  • see tweets as they happen

  • immediately judge the source

  • watch how the market reacts

  • decide whether attention is expanding or stalling

The goal is not to predict tweets. The goal is to observe attention early and selectively.

Terminal lets you view new tweets and charts / new coins at the same time


What kinds of tweets matter most

Tweets that tend to matter share two traits:

  • they come from accounts with meaningful reach

  • they trigger immediate market reaction

Examples include:

  • unusual or unexpected posts from large accounts

  • profile changes from well known figures

  • short, standout tweets that spark rapid response

  • posts that immediately lead to new pairs or volume

Engagement alone does not matter.

What matters is how the market reacts after the tweet.


Market conditions still matter

Even large accounts do not move markets in all conditions.

Twitter tracking works best when:

  • markets are active

  • traders are risk on

  • attention is already rotating

In slow markets:

  • even large account tweets can fail

  • false signals increase

  • selectivity becomes critical

Account size increases potential. Market conditions determine follow through.


How to think about speed

Twitter tracking is not about confirmation.

By the time something feels obvious, the opportunity is often gone.

Instead, traders focus on:

  • noticing reactions quickly

  • judging whether attention is expanding

  • deciding if something deserves deeper analysis

This does not mean rushing into trades.

It means observing first, then deciding.


Common mistakes with Twitter tracking

Most traders lose money with Twitter tracking because they:

  • treat every tweet equally

  • ignore account size and reach

  • chase late reactions

  • overtrade small moves

  • confuse engagement with opportunity

Not all tweets carry the same weight.


How this fits into your process

Twitter tracking should not be used on its own.

It works best when combined with:

  • narrative awareness

  • wallet behavior

  • market conditions

  • disciplined execution

Think of Twitter as a radar, not a signal.

It tells you where attention is forming. You still decide whether to act.


Advanced insight

Professionals care less about what is tweeted, and more about who tweeted it.

This attention focused mindset is explored further in: How Pros Think, Playbook 1: Trading Attention, Not Charts


Bottom line

Twitter tracking helps you see attention early.

Account size amplifies impact. Market conditions determine follow through. Judgement determines results.

Used selectively, it is a powerful awareness tool. Used emotionally, it becomes noise.