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Bitcoin Google searches surge: Is retail investing back?
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Bitcoin Google searches surge: Is retail investing back?

Bitcoin search interest is soaring! Could this be a sign of retail investors returning to the crypto market? Find out what the data says.

Written by Simon Dumoulin

Translated on February 7, 2026 at 14:31 by Simon Dumoulin

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It is a metric that analysts monitor closely. Google search volume is often considered the thermometer of market sentiment for the general public. After a period of flat calm, interest in the king of cryptocurrencies is recording a vertical rise, coinciding perfectly with recent price volatility.

Historically, such an explosion in queries often precedes massive price movements. When the general public starts typing “Bitcoin” into their search bars, it usually means that FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is starting to set in. Unlike institutional players who accumulate in silence via OTC desks or ETFs, the Smart Money, retail investors react to media noise and brutal price variations, whether it be a severe correction or an imminent breakout.

Google search interest for 'Bitcoin' has increased significantly since February 1st.
Source: Google Trends

Bitwise Confirms: Retail Investors Are Finally Waking Up

For André Dragosch, Head of Research at Bitwise in Europe, there is no room for doubt: “Retail is coming back.” This statement comes as the market was desperately seeking a growth driver following institutional accumulation. While whales have supported the price until now, the influx of retail capital is often the fuel needed to chase a new ATH (All-Time High).

This return of retail liquidity could change the order book dynamics. Until now, the market was dominated by technical movements and institutional flows. The arrival of new entrants, attracted by recent BTC swings, could increase buying pressure and absorb the supply available on exchanges, potentially creating a supply shock.

Can Bitcoin’s Price Explode in the Face of This New Buying Pressure?

The question is now on everyone’s lips: will this surge in attention convert into concrete buy orders? If history repeats itself, the arrival of retail investors often marks the beginning of the most explosive phase, but also the most volatile, of a bull cycle. However, traders must remain vigilant: a spike in searches can also signal excessive euphoria, often conducive to a short-term retracement.

As Bitcoin tests key levels, the confirmation of this trend over the coming weeks will be decisive. If search volume holds up and trading volumes on mainstream platforms follow suit, we could witness a major acceleration. Is BTC ready to smash through its resistance and enter price discovery, or will sellers take advantage of this liquidity to distribute?

The chart shows Bitcoin has fallen by 15.51% over the last seven days.
Source: CoinMarketCap

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Simon Dumoulin

Simon Dumoulin

Passionate about cryptocurrencies since 2019, I cover the latest news through clear and accessible articles. My goal is to make crypto understandable for everyone, with reliable and well-researched content.

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