X announces it will begin rolling out in-app stock and cryptocurrency trading within the coming weeks, marking a major step forward in its evolution into a fully integrated digital platform. The new feature, called Smart Cashtags, will allow users to interact with ticker symbols directly in posts and execute trades seamlessly from within the app.

The rollout will coincide with the upcoming external beta launch of X Money, the company’s in-house payments system, currently in internal testing. Together, these features move X closer to delivering a unified experience where users can communicate, transact, and invest — all in one place.

Smart Cashtags will enable users to tap on ticker symbols mentioned in posts, view real-time market information, and execute trades directly within the app. The functionality is designed to streamline financial engagement in the same environment where conversations about markets and crypto already take place.

The external beta of X Money is expected to launch within one to two months to a limited group of users. The payments system will allow peer-to-peer transfers and serve as foundational infrastructure for broader financial services integrations.

X’s expansion into financial services builds on the company’s long-term vision to create a streamlined, multi-functional platform. Over time, users will be able to message, post, send money, and invest without switching between multiple applications.

As the company scales these offerings, it is prioritizing regulatory compliance, data security, and fraud prevention. The initial rollout will be phased to ensure performance stability and adherence to applicable financial regulations.

X’s leadership has consistently articulated an ambition to transform the platform into an “everything app,” capable of supporting a wide range of digital activity. The addition of trading and payments capabilities represents a significant milestone in that roadmap.