Twitter Introduces Crypto and Stock Price Charts Feature
Twitter has introduced a price charts feature on search results for major stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether. The new feature is "one of the many product improvements coming to financial Twitter," said Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform.
Twitter Adds Price Charts to Search Results
Twitter announced in a series of tweets on Wednesday that it is
now providing price charts for major stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and
cryptocurrencies.
"When you tweet the symbol of a major stock, ETF, or
cryptocurrency with a $ before it (like $BTC), people on
Twitter can see a clickable link that will take them to search results,"
the official Twitter Business account explained, adding:
"Starting today, these search results will include the
pricing graphs for major symbols."
The social media giant added: "You can also search for
symbols directly, without clicking on a link within a tweet. Most symbols with
and without the $ sign will work in search (QQQ or $QQQ)." Twitter
continued:
"In the coming weeks, Twitter will refine the user
experience and expand the coverage of symbols."
The price charts on Twitter have been provided by Robinhood, a
US-based trading platform for traditional investments and cryptocurrencies. All
price charts include a link to the trading platform.
Many people on Twitter have welcomed the new feature. While many
have pointed out that Robinhood is not available in their countries and they
would prefer Twitter use other price chart providers.
The only cryptocurrencies displayed on the price charts
are BTC and ETH. Musk’s
favorite meme cryptocurrency, dogecoin (DOGE), is yet to be added to the price
charts. The Tesla CEO and Twitter chief has repeatedly reiterated his
commitment to keeping
supporting and buying dogecoin.
Twitter Exploring New Revenue Streams
Musk has been exploring new revenue streams for his social media
company after many advertisers pulled
out of the platform. Commenting on the new price chart feature, he
wrote:
"One of many product improvements coming to financial
Twitter!"
The billionaire recently promised
to step down as head of the social media platform. "I will resign as CEO
as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After that, I will
just run the software and server teams," Musk said on Tuesday.
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