When was the last time you searched for Bitcoin using Google? Did you notice something different and missing? Yes, Google has removed the Bitcoin Live Price Charts that we usually see on the right side of its SERPs. Many users have also noticed the same for Ethereum and other altcoin searches. This feature has been an enormous help for traders, investors, and beginners in Bitcoin and crypto trading.
Bitcoin’s live price chart has been accessible since 2018, and internet users will notice that something is off this week. We’ve learned that the change has been in effect for several days, and Google hasn’t released a statement yet on whether it’s a temporary glitch or a permanent policy.
No Bitcoin Live Price Charts? No Problem For Some Users
Although Google has remained silent on this sudden change, the crypto community has many things to say.
One user says that Google’s decision to remove the charts is a good sign, probably referring to the complaints about its absence. The user added that Bitcoin and other cryptos are now essential and that any changes or trends are easily noticed, no matter how small.
Source: Google
The user said that companies like Google have some interests in the industry, so removing this feature can also be part of the plan. Others have also speculated that Google wants to direct users to other sources or another platform to get the information. And then, some speculated that removing the feature was timed ahead of the US elections this November.
why did google remove bitcoin’s price chart from its search results ??? pic.twitter.com/MyhPbFVNON
— Tiffany Fong (@TiffanyFong_) October 13, 2024
Other Bitcoin Trading Tools Still Available On Google
While the popular BTC and crypto price charts are no longer accessible, users and traders can continue checking other resources. For example, Google retained access to index and stick charts. Users interested in using these financial details can check out Google Finance.
Traders and crypto enthusiasts are watching Google’s next steps. As the world’s top search engine, Google’s search policies can significantly impact Bitcoin and the altcoins’ market price and volume. Whatever Google does, it can set a precedent for how crypto data and statistics are presented.
Live Price Charts For XRP, DOGE, And BNB Still Up
Based on recent user reports, it seems that only the price charts of Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum were affected.
Rumors are circulating that Google may be attempting to suppress the Bitcoin bull market by removing the price chart during searches. pic.twitter.com/lVBldulK7T
— The ₿itcoin Therapist (@TheBTCTherapist) October 13, 2024
Google’s recent decision to remove BTC’s live price charts comes as Bitcoin’s price has hit a four-year low. Searches for popular altcoins like DOGE, XRP, and BNB still show the live charts at the top of the SERPs. Tron data is also active as of this writing, but information on Shiba Inu is inaccessible, too. With these conflicting results, many users and crypto traders are left asking, why?
For Bitcoin and its supporters, Google’s change is crucial. Bitcoin’s price recently hit a 4-year low, and some traders weren’t happy about it. Rumors have it that it’s a way to suppress Bitcoin’s run, but it remains to be seen.
Featured image from Android Police, chart from TradingView
