How to Set Up Your Stocktwits Profile

Your Stocktwits profile is more than just a username—it’s your identity on the stream. A strong profile helps you build credibility, grow your follower base, and track your investing journey over time.

Setting up your profile only takes a few minutes and can be done from both desktop and mobile.

Step 1: Access Your Profile Settings

On Desktop:

• Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the homepage.
• From the dropdown, select “My Profile”.
• Click “Edit Profile” to begin updating your information.

On Mobile (iOS or Android):

• Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner.
• Tap “My Profile” from the list.
• Tap the pencil/edit icon to begin customizing.

Step 2: Add Key Details

To complete your profile, update the following:

• Profile Picture: Upload a clear image—this could be your photo, brand logo, or a unique avatar. Profiles with pictures tend to get more engagement and followers.
• Bio: Write a short description (max 160 characters) about who you are.
  • Examples:
    • “Swing trader. Focused on tech + biotech. $TSLA permabull.” 
    • “Macro + options trader | Charts > News | Not financial advice.”

Investing Style

Select from options like:

• Long-Term Investor
• Swing Trader
• Day Trader
• Options Trader
• Technical Analyst
• Crypto Enthusiast

This helps the community understand your perspective.

Step 3: Make Your First Post

Once your profile is set up, it’s time to introduce yourself.

Click “Post” or tap the compose icon, and write your first message.

Few Ideas for your first post:

“Hello Stocktwits! Excited to be here"

“New to the platform. Mostly watching $SPY, $NVDA, and $ETH.”

“Long-time investor, first-time poster. Let’s go $PLTR