Voting Now Open · 2026
May 4, 2026 · New York Stock Exchange
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About the Event

The Biggest Night
in Finance

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The Cashtag Awards celebrated the innovators, game-changers, and most influential voices in trading, investing, and finance. From trendsetting products to iconic community creators, the awards highlighted excellence that connects markets, social insights, and real-world impact.

The night featured your favorite Stocktwits creators, market-moving companies, and NYC's comedy scene.

"For the community, by the community — the community decided who wins."

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When
May 4, 2026
6:30 – 9:30 PM
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Venue
New York Stock Exchange
11 Wall Street, New York, NY
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Attendees
Market Leaders, Investors & Creators
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Categories
12 Awards
Schedule

The 2026 Evening

The community voted. The winners were crowned. Here's how the night unfolded.

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Nominations
Jan – Mar 22
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Voting
Mar 23 – Apr 9
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See it Live
May 4, 2026
The Evening's Schedule
6:30 PM Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM The Cashtag Awards
9:00 PM ZenaTech Sponsored AfterpartyHide Rooftop
Security & Arrival
Arrival Please arrive 15–20 minutes early to clear security.
Required Government-issued ID ready at the checkpoint.
Categories

The Awards

The awards celebrating the best in trading, investing, and financial culture. Expand each category and cast your vote on Stocktwits.

The ticker that owned the conversation. This award honors the stock that defined the market narrative through engagement, price action, and cultural presence on the boards.

A lifetime achievement for industry titans. This honor is reserved for an individual whose groundbreaking contributions have shaped the investing landscape and how we engage with the markets.

The must-watch individual or show that brings entertainment to finance. This award celebrates the content you look forward to daily - bringing a sharp market edge to engaging discussions.

The person who provided the best signal in a world of noise. This category honors the top investigator, educator, or analyst who kept the community informed, protected, and sane throughout the year.

A pillar of the Stocktwits ecosystem. This award recognizes the member who fosters connection, shares invaluable insights, and elevates the daily discussion to empower their fellow traders, on-platform.

Celebrating the company that speaks our language. This award recognizes the Investor Relations team that treats retail investors like true partners—prioritizing transparency, accessibility, and speed over corporate jargon.

Celebrating the single best 'called shot' of the year. This award honors a trade that combined timing with conviction, proving that market mastery is an art.

The stock that proved the power of the crowd. Fueled by community energy and social momentum, this winner captivated retail investors regardless of what the "experts" or traditional fundamentals had to say.

The ticker that came out of nowhere and captured the imagination of the entire Stocktwits community. This award goes to the stock that had everyone talking.

Recognizing the tool or mechanism that redefined how we trade. From prediction markets to next-gen tech, this award honors the innovation that pushed the boundaries of access and efficiency in modern finance.

The Modern Portfolio Builder. This award honors the fund that makes long-term investing easier, cheaper, or more effective for people who want to 'set it and forget it.'

The ultimate tool for the active trader. This award goes to the fund that helped traders master the market—whether by protecting against risks or jumping on the latest trends to capture quick wins.

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The Data Awards

Based on 2025 Stocktwits platform data — the numbers don't lie.

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The Trendsetter Award
Equities
NVIDIA $NVDA
The most frequently trending ticker in 2025
The Trendsetter Award
Crypto
XRP $XRP
The most frequently trending crypto ticker in 2025
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The Eye Catcher Award
Most Page Views
NVIDIA $NVDA
Most page views in 2025
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The Main Character Award
Most Messages
Tesla $TSLA
Most messages in 2025
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The Retail Magnet Award
Fastest Growing
ZenaTech $ZENA
Largest year-over-year increase in watchers in 2025
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Hosts & Community

Industry leaders, market voices, and community creators — all under one roof at the New York Stock Exchange.

Howard Lindzon
Co-founder & CEO
Howard Lindzon
Stocktwits
Nathan Macintosh
Comedian
Nathan Macintosh
Michele Steele
Host
Michele Steele
Stocktwits
Joey Solitro
Host
Joey Solitro
Stocktwits
Michael Bolling
Host
Michael Bolling
Stocktwits
Jonathan Morgan
Host
Jonathan Morgan
Stocktwits

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 4. Follow @Stocktwits for highlights and recaps.

The Event

Thank You NYC

The 2026 Cashtag Awards are a wrap. Thank you to everyone who attended — see you next year.

General Admission
SOLD OUT
  • Access to view the Cashtag Awards from the New York Stock Exchange
  • Premium open bar all evening
  • Community networking
VIP Experience
SOLD OUT
  • View the Cashtag Awards live from the Board Room
  • Get up close and personal with top-tier comedic talent
  • Premium open bar all evening
  • Priority networking with speakers & honorees

Nominations Are Open.
Your Voice Counts.

Nominate in all 10 categories. Winners announced live May 4 at the NYSE.

Nominate Now