When things get uncertain, people usually go back to what they trust the most. Gold becomes popular again, silver feels safe, and bitcoin—well, people seem to forget about it. By the end of 2025, interest in cryptocurrencies has slowed down a lot. It’s not just low—it feels like it’s on pause. Even Google, which reflects what people are curious about, shows a sharp drop in searches for “crypto.” People aren’t searching like they used to. It’s not over yet, but it’s close.

Back in August, there was a short burst of attention for some popular cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Solana, and Chainlink. But by December, Google Trends showed the word “crypto” at a score of just 26 out of 100. In the U.S., this is the lowest level of interest in the last 12 months.

This drop isn’t just about numbers—it shows people are pulling away. And this isn’t the first time it’s happened. In April, crypto searches crashed after former President Donald Trump made sudden moves that rattled the markets. Prices jumped around, but not in a good way.

October was even worse. In just one day, some altcoins lost up to 99% of their value. Since then, people have stopped talking about crypto altogether. Even bitcoin, holding steady between $80,000 and $90,000, isn’t grabbing attention anymore.

On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), crypto personality Mario Nawfal summed it up well: after the Trump and Melania-themed memecoins failed badly, regular investors stopped trusting the space. Friends and family who once asked about crypto now don’t mention it at all.

The crypto world has always had ups and downs—periods of big dreams followed by big disappointments. But this time feels different. Even meme coins can’t spark excitement. Tokens linked to celebrities like Trump and Melania lost more than 90% of their value. That kind of crash makes even the most loyal fans walk away.

With public interest disappearing, crypto has become more of a private club. Only insiders and die-hard fans are still talking about it or trading. Ironically, while everyday people are ignoring crypto, some experts are predicting the next major bull run is near.

But here’s the problem: if no one cares anymore, who’s going to be part of this next boom? Bitcoin may be hovering around $87,800—not dropping fast, but also not exciting anyone. Weekend traders are now focused on ETFs (exchange-traded funds), influencers have moved on to talk about artificial intelligence, and online forums are getting quiet.

Still, there are true believers out there. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson thinks bitcoin could hit $250,000. Others say $180,000 by 2026 is possible. While the general public stays away, hopes for big gains continue in the background—mostly in private discussions among industry pros.

Some experts aren’t giving up. They believe this is just a temporary dip—a short break before crypto rises again. According to them, bitcoin is still early in a long-term growth cycle that might last until 2035. The years from 2026 to 2035 could be huge for digital wealth and cryptocurrency growth.

But for that future to happen, people need to care again. Someone has to start searching for “crypto” on Google once more.