The Solana price pulled back after a quick intraday rally. SOL briefly touched 
$129.3 on Dec. 29 but ran into resistance, raising questions about the 
strength of the move.

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Search interest for the word “crypto” has fallen to levels not seen in a year, 
signaling a sharp drop in retail curiosity as 2025 ends. According to recent 
Google Trends readings, worldwide interest stood at 26 on the 0–100 scale, 
just above this year’s low of 24. Related Reading: Bitcoin Forecasts For 2026 
Range From $65K To $250K As Sentiment Hits ‘Extreme Fear’ Searches Slide As 
Prices And Headlines Stumble Based on reports, US search activity for “crypto” 
hit a one-year low of 26, underscoring that casual investors are not hunting 
for basic information the way they did in earlier cycles. The dip follows a 
turbulent year that included a severe market sell-off in April and a sharp 
October flash crash that knocked major coins down from recent highs. Market 
watchers point to several triggers. Memecoin collapses tied to high-profile 
figures shook confidence. Policy shocks tied to US President Donald Trump’s 
tariff moves also coincided with big drops in interest during the spring. Some 
commentators say retail users moved on after heavy losses and viral token 
drama. There is close to no retail interest in crypto right now Do we need to 
start pumping the dino coins again to get retail to come back? After the 
Trump/Melania memecoin drama it seems that retail lost a lot of faith in the 
space None of my normie friends or family ask me… pic.twitter.com/ZNnOwT4FKe — 
0xMarioNawfal (@RoundtableSpace) December 27, 2025 Retail Pullback Could Mean 
Quieter Weeks Ahead The practical effect is a quieter retail base. Trading 
volumes from small accounts have thinned. That does not mean prices must fall; 
it can mean fewer headline-grabbing rallies driven by newcomers. Institutions, 
which do not typically show up in Google searches, still play a big role in 
market flow. Year-end coverage highlights that institutional activity and 
regulatory moves shaped much of 2025’s action. Analysts Offer Different Takes 
On What Comes Next Some analysts warn that low retail interest removes a 
source of quick upside, making long rallies harder to sustain without strong 
macro catalysts. Others argue this lull is a pause, and that interest can 
return if prices break out or a major positive regulatory decision lands. 
Mario Nawfal and other commentators have described the current environment as 
a near-total absence of retail buzz. Data Points And What They Show The Google 
Trends scale gives a quick read. A 26 reading is low compared with earlier 
peaks during boom months. Reports from several industry outlets show the same 
pattern across regions, with the US particularly muted. Industry trackers note 
that big headline events still move markets, but everyday search traffic — the 
kind that often signals mass retail involvement — is down. Related Reading: 
Bitcoin Rules The Decade: Outshines Gold And Silver, Analyst Says A fall in 
Google searches is a sentiment indicator, not a trading rule. It shows fewer 
people are asking basic questions like how to buy or where to trade. That can 
cut both upside and downside volatility driven by inexperienced traders. 
Crypto is likely to remain under the radar until new catalysts appear, like 
significant price changes, regulatory updates, or a compelling story that 
captures mainstream interest again. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from 
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Crypto Heat Fizzling Out? US Search Interest Plunges As Retail Shy Away

A key lawmaker overseeing financial institutions reportedly tried to secure a 
job for one of his sons at a crypto exchange while raising concerns about a 
competitor.

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As part of its plan to accelerate the “construction of a financial power” and 
develop the digital yuan, the Central Bank of China has announced that it will 
allow commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan deposits. China To Pay 
Interest On Digital Yuan Deposits The digital yuan is about to reach parity 
with […]

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The purchase lifts the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 672,497 BTC and 
ranks among its smaller acquisitions this year compared with earlier 
multibillion-dollar buys.

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