Google Searches for "Bitcoin Is Dead" Approach Record Levels Amid Market Uncertainty

Google data show searches for "Bitcoin is dead" are nearing previous peak levels as crypto market uncertainty mounts. The query historically spikes during downturns or prolonged consolidation, with similar surges recorded in 2013, 2018, and 2022 bear markets. Cointelegraph reported on Feb. 21, 2026, that the recurring pattern of extreme doubt followed by recovery suggests today's search jump may mark another episode in Bitcoin's repeated brushes with "end" predictions, though past performance does not guarantee future results.