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Google Search seems to have ceased displaying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency price charts directly. However, these charts can still be accessed via Google Finance.
During the weekend, users on X observed that when they searched for Bitcoin’s price, no chart was visible in the search results. In contrast, stock price searches still yielded charts from Google.
This change by Google has ignited discussions regarding the rationale behind this alteration. Some members of the crypto community interpret this as a favorable indication for Bitcoin, implying that traditional financial entities might feel threatened by the expansion or potential of cryptocurrencies.
GOOGLE REMOVES CRYPTO PRICE CHARTS
So, Google just made a sudden move and removed live price charts for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from search results.
This feature has been available since 2018, and now it’s absent—unclear if it’s a temporary issue or a permanent removal.
While stock graphs… pic.twitter.com/FHQkfovINp— Mario Nawfal’s Roundtable (@RoundtableSpace) October 14, 2024
Previously, Google offered charts that displayed the current values of major cryptocurrencies, allowing users to check prices at any time. As a result, this feature enabled users to view real-time or near-real-time price charts for Bitcoin without needing to visit another financial website or platform.
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Bitcoin Search Volume Reaches Year-Low
In a separate development, the search volume for “Bitcoin” on Google reached a one-year low during the week of October 12, 2024. By the end of the week, global interest in the term had dropped to just 33 on a scale of 100.
Ryan Lee, the chief analyst at Bitget Research, remarked that the last instance of Bitcoin’s search interest declining to this level occurred between late January and early February 2024. Following that period, BTC’s price surged from $41,000 to nearly $71,500, achieving a record high within six weeks.
Lee also highlighted that the “market stagnation” from May to September 2023 provided a significant opportunity to establish positions ahead of a substantial market increase.
“Thus, purchasing during times when BTC search volumes are low, when interest is limited, remains a relatively logical and more assured strategy,” he stated.
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