Over the weekend, crypto enthusiasts realized something peculiar. Google, the search engine giant, has stopped displaying live Bitcoin price charts in its search results. A search for “Bitcoin price” no longer triggers a chart showing its real-time value. However, users still find charts for stocks and other traditional assets. Confused? So is the crypto community.
But the crypto undercurrents never rest. Dogecoin (DOGE), for example, still shows its price chart, teasing users who expected Bitcoin’s to be there. And just like a strange twist of code, Ethereum Name Service (ENS) balances also continue to appear. It’s a bit of a puzzle for those deep into the digital coinage game.
BTC Goes Missing From Google Search – Why?
Twitter, ever the public square for crypto chatter, lit up as users started noticing this change. “Where did the Bitcoin chart go?” echoed across threads. Google hasn’t yet responded, and its silence fuels even more speculation. Did it just decide Bitcoin didn’t deserve its chart anymore, or is something bigger at play?
Previously, Google made it super easy for crypto nerds and curious passersby to see real-time price data by simply typing in “Bitcoin” or “Ethereum”. But now, that’s history. If you want that sweet price info, you’ve got to go through Google Finance or your usual price tracker apps. Extra clicks, right? And crypto folks are never fans of extra steps.
Interestingly, while Bitcoin searches were down, global interest in BTC itself also plummeted. Google Trends reported that “Bitcoin” searches hit rock-bottom between October 13-19, 2024. El Salvador still leads the pack, showing the highest search volume for Bitcoin globally. Not surprising since it adopted BTC as legal tender in 2021. Following them is Nigeria, battling hyperinflation and local authorities tightening the screws on crypto.
Ethereum Follows the Same Path
Ethereum didn’t fare much better. Its search volume dipped hard too, hitting a yearly low. Places like Saint Helena, Switzerland, and Slovenia are still curious about Ether, but the drop mirrors Bitcoin’s cooling off period. It’s a sobering reminder that as prices dip and regulatory talk heats up, the search for crypto gold might slow down.
So what’s next? While we wait for Google to spill the beans, crypto price charts are missing in action—for now.
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