Google Searches for ‘How to Buy Crypto’ Reach Peak Popularity at 100
The recent surge in interest around cryptocurrencies is linked to President-elect Donald Trump's launch of his memecoins, TRUMP and MELANIA, which rapidly achieved a market capitalization in the billions.
- Google Trends reports a peak value of 100 for the search query "how to buy crypto," indicating heightened public interest.
- A score of 100 reflects maximum search activity over five years, suggesting growing retail investor curiosity.
- Trump's potential plans include establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve and prioritizing cryptocurrency as a national policy.
- Experts note that Trump's actions may have shifted the Overton Window, bringing cryptocurrency discussions into the mainstream.
- Balaji Srinivasan emphasized the normalization of fundraising through tokens, likening them to equity.
- Analyst Trevor.btc commented that the memecoin launch could catalyze crypto deregulation in the U.S.
The excitement surrounding these developments reflects a significant shift in public engagement with digital assets.