“Buy Crypto” Searches Projected to Set 2026 High, but Bitcoin Interest Lags
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Searches for “buy crypto” have risen sharply since July and are projected to surpass their 2026 record in October, while Bitcoin-specific queries show a less consistent pattern of retail interest. The broader search trend weakened during a 10- to 11-month bear market that followed the October 2025 crash. It reached a yearly low in July as Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $58,000 and altcoins also weakened. Search activity has recovered as prices have risen. The projected October increase suggests a possible return of retail interest to the broader cryptocurrency market, although search activity does not establish that users completed purchases.
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