Bitcoin reached $66,000 yesterday, even as interest in the cryptocurrency appeared to wane, with Google searches for "Bitcoin" nearing levels not seen since 2020.
Additionally, Google has removed price charts for Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies from its search results.
Over the past three months, searches for “Bitcoin” have consistently declined, hitting their lowest point of 2024 during the week of October 13-19.
The last time search interest was this low was on October 12, 2020, when it ranked at 12. Recent data shows a slight increase to 15 as of Sunday.
Several users on X (formerly Twitter) noted that Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and SOL no longer have dedicated market summaries on Google.
However, cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, Monero, Tether, Binance Coin, Cardano, and Tron still display price charts and market data. Bitcoin and Ether do remain visible on Google Finance.
Over the past year, Bitcoin’s value has surged from $27,000 to $66,000, frequently crossing the $60,000 mark since March.
Bitcoin giant Strategy has added another 4,980 BTC to its reserves in a purchase worth approximately $531.9 million, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
According to renowned market veteran Peter Brandt, trading isn’t the path to prosperity for the vast majority of people.
Charles Edwards, founder and CEO of Capriole Investments, has offered a fresh perspective on Bitcoin’s stalled price movement near the $100,000 mark, despite growing institutional enthusiasm.
Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a new acquisition of 1,005 BTC valued at approximately $108.1 million, further cementing its status as one of the largest corporate holders of the digital asset.