Google Drops Bitcoin Price Charts from Search Results

Google Search has quietly removed price charts for Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies from its search results, leaving users to rely on Google Finance for real-time price updates. Over the weekend, users noticed that searching for Bitcoin’s price no longer yields a chart, a feature that had previously offered real-time data. Interestingly, price charts for stocks are still available in search results.

Missing Bitcoin Price Charts

The sudden disappearance of Bitcoin price charts has led to speculation about the reasons behind the change, as Google has yet to comment on the matter. Notably, searches for Dogecoin (“DOGE”) continue to show price charts, and the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) balance feature remains functional.

For years, Google Search provided cryptocurrency price charts for leading coins, allowing users to quickly check prices without needing to visit another platform. Now, users must access Google Finance or external platforms to view Bitcoin’s current market value.

Declining Bitcoin Search Interest

Coinciding with this change is a drop in search interest for Bitcoin. According to Google Trends, the search volume for “Bitcoin” hit a one-year low during the week of October 13-19, 2024. Global interest in Bitcoin search terms fell to just 27% of the peak seen earlier this year in March.

Search interest remains strongest in El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, though the country has struggled to achieve widespread adoption. Other countries showing high interest in Bitcoin searches include Nigeria, where crypto has been seen as a hedge against inflation, and local authorities have cracked down on exchanges in response to capital flight concerns.

Ethereum Follows a Similar Pattern

Ethereum (ETH) is also seeing a decline in search volume. Google Trends data shows that search interest for Ethereum dropped to 19% of its peak during the same October 13-19 period. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum search interest is led by different regions, including Saint Helena, Switzerland, and Slovenia.

The removal of Bitcoin price charts from Google Search results comes at a time when global interest in cryptocurrencies appears to be waning. While it’s unclear why Google made this change, the drop in search volume suggests that fewer people are actively seeking information about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, users can still access price data via Google Finance or third-party platforms as the crypto market continues to evolve.