Hashtag Only Mode

What is Hashtag Only Mode?

A focused detection mode that only responds to specific symbol prefixes ($, #, @) in tweets.

How It Works

// Example tweet: "Looking at $BTC and #ETH prices"
// The scanner will detect: $BTC, #ETH

Features

Symbol-Based Detection:

  • Only scans words with $, #, or @ prefixes

  • More precise targeting

  • Reduces API calls

Detection Examples:

  • "$BTC to the moon" → Detects "BTC"

  • "#Ethereum news" → Detects "Ethereum"

  • "@Bitcoin updates" → Detects "Bitcoin"

Benefits

  • More efficient API usage

  • Fewer false positives

  • Perfect for tracking specific mentions

  • Ideal for CoinPaprika API users

Mode Selection Tips

Choose All Text Mode when:

  • You have a CMC API key

  • Want to catch all crypto mentions

  • Following detailed discussions

Choose Hashtag Only Mode when:

  • Using free CoinPaprika API

  • Want precise symbol tracking

  • Need to conserve API calls

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