Global crypto searches near 1‑year low at 30 as market cap slumps 43%
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Global searches for “crypto” on Google are at their lowest level in nearly a year, a sign of diminished investor interest amid market problems worldwide. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has plummeted by 43% from a record $4.2 trillion at its peak to around $2.4 trillion today. The decline in searches and market value is a signal of investor anxiety amid ongoing uncertainty. The global search volume for “crypto” is 30 out of 100 on Google Trends, with 100 being the highest level of interest. The last peak came at the market cap peak in August 2023 – the 12-month trough of 24 – showing that global interest is falling and that attention will further shrink worldwide for cryptocurrencies as well. The retreat in online interest parallels sharp price declines across major assets. Bitcoin recently fell below $64,000. Other leading tokens have also seen steep drawdowns, further eroding market confidence. US crypto searches bounce after January slump Search trends in the United States paint a slightly different picture. US search interest was set at 100 in July 2025 but fell below 37 by January 2026. However, interest returned to 56 in early February, indicating that certain American investors are re-evaluating their positions. The US had the lowest search volume around 32 during the April 2025 market crash, which was influenced by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Market analysts say that, though US interest is showing some renewed enthusiasm, global searches indicate that excitement around crypto is much lower than during previous peaks. Market action, in turn, follows suit. Total daily crypto trading volume has plummeted from more than $153 billion on Jan. 14 to around $87.5 billion this past Sunday, according to CoinMarketCap. Reduced trading activity, along with waning search interest, underlines the overall market slowdown. Fear grips the crypto…
Filed under: News - @ February 9, 2026 1:58 am