Google search interest in Bitcoin hits a low for 2024

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coin49Newbie
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#1Apr 12, 2022, 12:09 AM
In September 2024, the trend for Bitcoin searches on Google dropped to its lowest point for the year, and it seems like this low volume could stick around into October. This cycle is showing way less interest in Bitcoin compared to the previous cycles we saw in 2017 and 2021. The numbers for 2024 aren’t much better than what we had in 2023, and they’re even lower than 2022, which was one of the worst periods of the bear market. Could this lack of interest in Bitcoin on Google be a sign that the accumulation phase is wrapping up? Is Bitcoin gearing up for its next big move in this cycle?
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mr_bullNewbie
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#2Apr 12, 2022, 04:25 AM
Fewer people search for 'money' and 'gold' because they are established concepts. In my humble opinion, this shows that BTC is no longer a new, lesser-known phenomenon. This could easily be checked by examining search trend growth of 'meme coins' a lesser known new thing. Whether it is a signal of accumulation finishing, maybe! But it's definitely a strong sign of mainstreaming.
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#3Apr 12, 2022, 09:28 AM
I don't know how they came up with these statistics. But I think Bitcoin search might keep reducing because you don't search for what you already know. The decline in Google searches might be an indication that Bitcoin education and adoption is increasing. It could also be that people are learning about Bitcoin from other platforms, maybe social media.
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moonhq227Member
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#4Apr 12, 2022, 03:13 PM
It is not a signal that accumulation of finished Though with the chart it shows sign that there would be a shoot up next year doesn't mean it is a major determinant. There are lots of variables to consider like Economic instability, War, political changes among others before we can decide if accumulation stage is finished. Google doesn't reflect everything Interest is still there Accumulation is still ongoing. And there's Room for more Number of active addresses by glass node https://studio.glassnode.com/metrics?a=BTC&category=&m=indicators.AccumulationTrendScore&mScl=lin&s=1639404189&u=1708387200&zoom=
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#5Apr 12, 2022, 05:02 PM
This statistics is no longer important for a network like BTC that has been around for sometime and has proven not to be a bubble as many people predicted in its early days. Take note that right now BTC is very popular, i know there are a lot of people who do not really understand what BTC is, but at least they have heard the name 'BTC', now if they become interested, i believe they will find other places to get more knowledge about BTC.
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#6Apr 14, 2022, 06:35 AM
Google is the world's largest search engine and is used by the majority of people around the world. I guess you are also using Google search engine so these numbers will reflect some part of the demand for bitcoin in the world and I think it is correct. We don't need to deny that just because it shows that the demand for bitcoin is decreasing. To me, this is very normal because if you notice, every time bitcoin enters a correction phase and a bear season, the demand for it drops significantly and that has happened many times in the past. But trust me, once bitcoin goes up again and hits ATH, bull season comes, demand for bitcoin will skyrocket again and hit new ATH just like how bitcoin hits new ATH over time. Also, this is a good sign for the next move of the market because bitcoin only goes up when most people believe that bitcoin will not go up anymore.
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#7Apr 14, 2022, 07:27 AM
Its somehow important but those current down trend is not actually the main concern of people. We don't see any further discussion about those stats since investors are more in focus on current trend accumulated by bitcoin. Also there's instances that these scenario happen so people should not get surprised about those declines happen. Bitcoin is well establish already so for sure there's no much effect it could bring to bitcoin since the popularity of this coin is so high. But for sure when bitcoin gained more adaption and media exposure then those numbers would provably rise. So best for people for not getting bothered about those stats they see since its more better for them to focus on what they can do that possible could make them earn more bitcoins.
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#8Apr 14, 2022, 08:32 AM
Neither, I do not see investors is done with their accumulation, I mean there is a prediction that the price will hit 6 digits in this bull run. With that we can still go and buy at the current price, there are plenty of profits still to be made if we continue to buy today. What phase are you referring to here? bull run? If yes, then again, we can go back to the current price and what is the future prediction. So there are more leg room, we can make x2-x3 if this bull run is going to be big as what others have predicted. And we can only be ready with that if we continue to accumulate and then HODL regardless of what the number in terms of Google Search.
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#9Apr 15, 2022, 12:00 AM
With the way things are now and with the growing trend of cryptocurrency that does not include BTC, it shows that there are more informed people or investors and they may not have the funds to invest immediately but they do have the knowledge and have patiently built on that so as when the funds become available, they either buy Bitcoin with a certain strategy to make profit or they invest in other cryptocurrencies because they understand and know how to trade crypto because they have friends that can and point them in the right direction of what to do and proceedings to follow for the maximum result .
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#10Apr 16, 2022, 04:24 AM
I remember this google search trend when it had became a factor to say that it's already the bull run. Possible that this yearly low numbers of searches for Bitcoin is because there's not that much action on it and it reflects to the interest of people. Not a finish in accumulation but the start when there's not that much interest because the if the next phase is about to happen then people should look at that perspective that it's currently low. And when the trend goes on high again, the impact to the price will be significant and that will be the accumulation period to be finished. Still, only time knows.
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#11Apr 18, 2022, 12:43 PM
This mean there are not many "new" people interested with Bitcoin, I think it's make sense because people are more interested with meme coins or shitcoins that the price can rise 100% in a day. I think the current volume and activity is caused by people who already invest/familiar with Bitcoin. That's why the price didn't move really high and really low, it's moving around $50K-$63K in the last few months.
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#12Apr 18, 2022, 12:56 PM
That can not be the certain result because you need to compares with the other keyword to find out more. And the result will be different if you also use the other search engine such as Yahoo, Bing, and others. Maybe this year the search was lower than previous years so that is why you needs to have comparison between Google and the other search engines. But we don't know what result will be in others. We do not know if that is a signal of accumulation finish and Bitcoin will be ready to surge to the high price. If the market still like this, it is difficult to say that the bearish is end now.
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#13Apr 18, 2022, 06:59 PM
I remember when I first started investing in bitcoin, I  literally run to Google everyday to either see if bitcoin's price has increased or read some new trends about Bitcoin. I believe there were lots of people who were always sleeping on Google search just like me, but have stopped doing that. I did all those because I knew very little about Bitcoin and I didn't have much confidence about Bitcoin. Now that I have stopped searching for stuffs on Google, it doesn't mean I am no longer interested in Bitcoin or my interest in it has declined. Bitcoin is no longer a new thing, information about Bitcoin is seen everywhere. The confidence about Bitcoin is increasing and if the Google search trend on Bitcoin keeps declining, it is understandable because the kind of people adopting Bitcoin now already know what they should be expecting.
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#14Apr 18, 2022, 07:21 PM
I am thinking of what the implications of this means. Does this have any implications on public sentiments about Bitcoin, trading, investment etc? Aren't people searching for other closing related terms like wallet, trading, exchanges but all within the realm of Bitcoin and its technology? Also is it possible to narrow this search to continents and top nations. Drilling down is crucial to get better insights.
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walletoneNewbie
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#15Apr 19, 2022, 01:36 AM
The calm before the storm. When Bitcoin breaks $100K there will be no shortage of normies willing to take on debt to buy some sats. 2025 is going to be electric for Bitcoin. It’s just the way it is with the four year cycle. I think people would be wise to not fight it or become complacent with this sideways market. The real fireworks are being loaded as we speak.
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#16Apr 19, 2022, 07:03 AM
It happens all the time, i prefer to call them weak hands, i mean those people who do not buy BTC when the price is low or those who believe every fud they hear in the network and sell when the price is low. But as soon as BTC price starts pumping or if it sets a new all time high, they will start fomo buying and it is them who can take loans to buy at that time.
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#17Apr 21, 2022, 01:53 PM
As early learners acquire good skills, they will work to spread that learning to others. To know about any subject, as in the first stage of searching on Google, when that would be old or many people know it, even if people are interested in it, the number of searching on Google may decrease and that doesn't mean that people are losing interest in that subject. It's not like you have to search Google all the time. Maybe through social media or any other website they can learn about bitcoin that is why searching on Google may decrease.
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#18Apr 23, 2022, 07:12 PM
What are you looking for in google trends? I'm asking because  it's normal for people to research a thing more when it's a novelty. How many people nowadays google to see what The Internet is? How many google a mobile phone or a cell phone? Also, google searches are closely related to news articles about bitcoin. Major news networks are now focused on wars and US election, not about bitcoin that's not doing anything and staying around $60k for months. Those who want to invest in bitcoin do it without searching on google. That's especially true for the most wealthy individuals. They contact people who know how to handle it for them and those people don't google
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#19Apr 23, 2022, 11:23 PM
Its good data to follow but its a blunt instrument by which to examine general interest.   Its unfortunate overall that people pay most attention to BTC when its risen alot, it feeds the hype beast.   Constant ssustained interest is far more productive and actual usage long term is what Im looking for, this wont be reflect in the google search trend data so much. The peak for this year in March matches the hype at that time and it compares well to the last ATH and the google search data at that time also.  I would not presume a decline mid cycle as we are but its good to know that right now there is less public interest and yet the price remains quite high its fair to say.
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#20Apr 24, 2022, 12:57 AM
Low search volume might suggest less buying interest, but it doesn't definitively mean accumulation is over. Some investors might be accumulating quietly. It's hard to say for sure if this signals the next phase. Historically, low search volume has sometimes preceded price surges, but it's not a guaranteed indicator.
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