Searches for “Bitcoin to zero” have jumped sharply in the United States, according to data from Google Trends.
The search term recently hit a peak score of 100 in early 2026 — the highest level recorded in the past five years. That kind of spike usually signals rising fear among retail investors.
Similar jumps happened during earlier market drops, especially in 2022 and briefly in 2025. But this latest surge is even stronger than the previous ones. For most of 2023 and early 2024, search interest was relatively calm. The sudden rise now suggests anxiety is building again as Bitcoin struggles in a downtrend.
Historically, extreme spikes in “Bitcoin to zero” searches have often lined up with moments of panic or capitulation — when investors fear the worst.
Bitcoin price under pressure
Right now, Bitcoin is trading near $65,950. Earlier this month, it dropped sharply toward the low-$60,000 range before bouncing slightly. Since then, it has been stuck in a tight range.
The price is having trouble breaking above $68,000, which is acting as short-term resistance. It’s also trading below the 20-day moving average, another sign of short-term weakness.
Technical indicators show caution:
- The lower Bollinger Band sits around $64,100, and Bitcoin is hovering close to it.
- The upper Bollinger Band is near $72,500.
- The Chaikin Money Flow is slightly negative, suggesting mild money outflows but not heavy selling.
Immediate support is around $64,000. If that level breaks, the next psychological level to watch is $60,000. On the upside, Bitcoin would need to move back above the $68,000–$72,000 range to regain stronger momentum.
For now, Bitcoin remains range-bound, but the spike in “Bitcoin to zero” searches shows that fear is clearly rising — even if the price hasn’t collapsed.
