> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cryptoman-1.gitbook.io/cryptoman-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cryptoman-1.gitbook.io/cryptoman-docs/settings/hashtag-only-mode.md).

# Hashtag Only Mode

### What is Hashtag Only Mode?

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

### How It Works

```javascript
// 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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