Google pulls live crypto prices

Is crypto being suppressed?

Author

Daniel Akpobare
October 15, 2024

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As of a few days ago, you could find everything else on Google except for the live price charts for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Curious about when, how, and why this happened? Stick around to find out!

Here’s what we got for you today:

  • 😱 Google pulls live crypto prices!

  • 📈 BTC jumps above $64K – Supercycle Incoming?

  • 🧱 Around The Block: Vitalik proposes lowering Ethereum validator threshold from 32 to 1 ETH.

😱 Google Pulls Live Crypto Prices!

In a surprising move that’s left crypto fans puzzled, Google has quietly removed live price charts for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from its search results.

Surprised? Well, so are we!

When you search for “Bitcoin price charts” or “Ethereum price charts,” you’re met with… nothing! Those handy charts we’ve relied on since 2018? Yep, they're all gone.

This sudden change, which seems to have snuck in a few days ago, has raised more than a few eyebrows.

And the worst part? No one has any clue what’s really going on.

Whether this is just a technical glitch or a permanent decision is still a mystery, as Google hasn’t bothered to issue an official statement.

Naturally, the crypto community is starting to panic, and speculations are running wild, too.

Some think Google’s just running some quirky experiment, while others suspect it’s an attempt to cool off crypto buzz ahead of the US elections.

Either way, we’re all in the dark.

But here’s the interesting thing: While crypto lovers are left chartless, stock and index graphs are still up and running smoothly.

But don’t worry; Google Finance is still open for business if you feel lost without those crypto price updates.

However, the last update on that platform was captured on October 7, so it’ll be a great idea to double-check the date on those numbers before making any big decisions.

So, what’s next? Well, we wait!

We wait to see if Google will pull a rabbit out of its hat and bring back the charts or if we’ve officially entered a new era of “crypto information minimalism.”

In the meantime, if you want your daily dose of crypto updates, you might need to dive into the wild world of social media apps.

So, grab your favorite app and keep an eye on those fluctuating prices—because in the crypto world, having access to real-time information is essential for keeping your investments in check.

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 📈 BTC jumps above $64K – Supercycle Incoming?

Bitcoin kicked off the week with a bang, soaring past $64K and gaining 2% in just 24 hours.

Other major cryptos, such as Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), followed suit, rising 3%, while XRP and BNB remained steady.

Interestingly, the spike also triggered the liquidation of over $100 million in short positions—bets against BTC's rise.

Even memecoins saw impressive gains!

Mog (MOG) has increased 20% over the past seven days, and SPX6900, a parody of the S&P500 index, has skyrocketed by 135%.

So, what’s fuelling this surge?

It is driven by renewed optimism about a potential China stimulus and growing demand for certain bitcoin-based assets, leading crypto majors like BTC and others to move higher.

During a Saturday briefing, China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an pledged new measures to support the property sector.

And hinted at increased government borrowing to bolster the economy.

Though the announcement didn't fully meet expectations and signaled a low likelihood of continued inflows into China-related assets, Bitcoin still managed to break past $64K.

This suggests that the risk sentiment will likely remain in 'buy everything' mode until further notice.

As of this writing, the price of BTC is $65,394.17. So, could this be the start of a new crypto supercycle?

Only time will tell, but it's clear that patience will be key.🤞

As for memecoins, the renewed interest comes amid low market volatility in more serious crypto sectors, such as layer-2s or storage.

Another contributing factor is the growing negative sentiment surrounding tokens backed by venture capital funds, which are increasingly viewed as overvalued and a ‘bad bet’ for retail traders.

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🧱 Around The Block

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