Bitcoin search interest hits 12-month high as Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000

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Google searches for “Bitcoin” hit a 12-month high as BTC briefly fell to $60K, sparking renewed retail attention.
Analysts note dip-buying signals like a positive Coinbase premium, though sentiment remains cautious and uneven.
Fear & Greed plunged to an Extreme Fear score of 6, fueling debate over capitulation versus buying opportunity.

Worldwide searches reached a Google Trends score of 100 starting Feb. 1, marking the highest level of interest in the past 12 months, reports Cointelegraph.

The previous peak came in mid-November, when Bitcoin slipped below $100,000 and triggered another wave of attention. Analysts often view search data as a proxy for retail participation, which tends to rise sharply during major rallies or sudden sell-offs. This latest spike coincided with Bitcoin falling from around $81,500 to near $60,000 within five days. Prices later rebounded to roughly $70,700, according to CoinMarketCap. The move has renewed speculation that a broader retail audience may be re-engaging with the market.

Retail signals return, but sentiment remains fragile

Some market observers suggested the renewed search activity reflects retail investors paying closer attention at lower price levels. Bitwise Europe head André Dragosch wrote on X that “Retail is coming back,” pointing to increased public interest during the downturn. CryptoQuant’s head of research Julio Moreno added that U.S. investors appear to be buying the dip, noting the Coinbase premium turned positive for the first time since mid-January. That shift is often interpreted as stronger demand from American buyers relative to offshore markets.

Still, broader indicators show investors remain cautious despite the rebound. Search spikes can signal curiosity, but they can also reflect panic during sharp declines. The current environment suggests attention is rising, even if conviction remains uneven.

Extreme fear dominates as analysts debate opportunity

Investor sentiment remains under heavy pressure, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index falling to an “Extreme Fear” score of 6 on Saturday, near lows last seen in mid-2022. Such readings are often associated with heightened uncertainty and risk aversion across the market. However, historically, extreme fear has sometimes preceded major buying opportunities, as capitulation phases can mark turning points. Crypto analyst Ran Neuner argued that valuation metrics suggest Bitcoin is “never been more undervalued on a relative basis.”

The divergence between rising retail attention and deeply negative sentiment highlights the tension in the current market. With Bitcoin still well below recent highs, traders are now watching whether renewed interest translates into sustained demand or further volatility.

Recently we wrote that crypto prices staged a notable rebound, with total market capitalization rising to roughly $2.38 trillion, up 6.48% (24h) as buyers stepped back in after the recent washout.

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