Catenaa, Friday, January 02, 2026-Global interest in cryptocurrency is declining as retail engagement weakens, with Google search data showing a one-year low for the term “crypto” in the United States.
Worldwide searches fell to 26 on Monday, just above the yearly low of 24, reflecting diminished investor attention following a turbulent 2025.
The decline follows months of market volatility, including sharp losses in memecoins, policy shocks, and a flash crash in October that erased nearly $20 billion in leveraged positions.
Bitcoin also fell from an all-time high above $125,000 to roughly $80,000 by November and has traded between $80,000 and $90,000 since, offering few catalysts to reignite retail enthusiasm.
Sentiment indicators mirror the drop in search activity.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to a yearly low of 10 in November, signaling extreme fear, and remains in cautionary territory at 28. Analysts and commentators note that casual investors have largely retreated, with retail participation almost nonexistent after high-profile losses in speculative tokens.
US search interest for “crypto” now sits at its lowest level in 12 months. Experts say the trend underscores lingering uncertainty among retail traders and continued caution in markets heavily influenced by investor sentiment.
Despite occasional optimism from analysts predicting Bitcoin rallies, market conditions and prolonged consolidation have failed to draw retail traders back into the sector.
