X posts promote free BTC trading signals

X posts circulating on May 24 promoted “free” Bitcoin trading signals and Telegram mentorship groups, using a familiar mix of performance claims, screenshots and invitations to join private chats. The posts reviewed for this story pitched BTC calls with “98%” accuracy and offered access to Telegram communities framed as mentorship or signal services. The X links in the source material point to posts by accounts including changbrgd and robdunlap1. X’s public page shells for those posts were accessible, though the platform did not surface the post text in the web view used for this report. The claims fit a pattern U.S. regulators have warned about across social media, messaging apps and investment-related group chats. On Feb. 6, 2026, the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance and Division of Enforcement said scams involving stock recommendations may be conducted through social media and said investors should not make decisions based only on those posts. The FTC has issued similar warnings on crypto offers that promise quick profits or guaranteed returns. (x.com) ### Which posts are driving this story? The social briefing supplied for this story identified two X posts from May 24 as examples of the promotion push. One post, linked to the account changbrgd, was described as promoting free BTC signals with a 98% accuracy claim and a Telegram link. A second, linked to robdunlap1, was described as promoting Telegram-based mentorship around Bitcoin trading signals. The source briefing said those posts were part of a broader cluster of recent X threads pitching mentorship access, screenshots and subscription-style upsells through Telegram. (investor.gov) Because X’s web view did not return readable post text in this check, the specific wording beyond the briefing could not be independently extracted from the platform page. ### Why does the “98% accuracy” line stand out? The “98%” claim stands out because regulators routinely flag unusually high or near-certain return claims as a fraud warning sign. (x.com) Investor.gov says promises of great wealth, guaranteed returns and “risk-free” opportunities are red flags of investment fraud. The FTC similarly says scammers often promise people they will make money quickly or receive big payouts in crypto. The SEC’s February 2026 alert on social-media stock tip scams said fraudsters may use online ads, social posts and group chats to spread recommendations and lure investors into schemes. That alert warned investors to be cautious when claims rely on testimonials, screenshots or sensational performance pitches. ### Why are Telegram groups part of the pitch? (investor.gov) Telegram appears in these pitches as the place where the public post moves into a private or semi-private sales funnel. The SEC said in a December 2025 enforcement action that fraudsters used social media to attract retail investors, then built trust in group chats where they posed as financial professionals and promised profits from AI-generated investment tips before steering victims to fake crypto trading platforms. (investor.gov) The FTC has also warned that unexpected investment messages on social media and messaging apps are often scams, including cryptocurrency offers that try to move people from public platforms into direct contact. That structure mirrors the progression described in the X posts here: public teaser, private group, then a stronger pitch. (sec.gov) ### What should readers verify before joining a signal group? Investor.gov says people should research every investment opportunity, be wary of pressure to act immediately, and check whether the person offering advice is licensed or registered. The SEC’s investor resources page directs users to Investor.gov alerts, background checks on investment professionals and fraud-prevention materials before sending money or personal information. (consumer.ftc.gov) The next place to look is the Telegram link or payment request attached to any post, along with whether the promoter identifies a registered entity, a named professional, a documented track record and clear risk disclosures. As of May 24, the cited X posts remained the entry point named in the source briefing, and the SEC and FTC alerts remain the clearest public guidance for evaluating those solicitations. (x.com) (investor.gov)