Bitcoin’s Next Peak: Why the Hype Machine Is Still in the Garage 🚗💤

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  • Wikipedia search trends for Bitcoin are so low, even your grandma’s cat isn’t Googling it.
  • Turns out, Bitcoin’s latest joyride is chauffeured by whales—retail investors are just waving from the curb.

Bitcoin [BTC] just did a dramatic leap—up 4.07% in 24 hours to $107,944.92. Yes, you read that right. It’s now only $1,169.96 away from its previous record, which is basically a sneeze in crypto terms.

But here’s the twist: this party? It’s VIP only. The big holders and institutions are popping champagne, while retail investors are still at home, binge-watching Netflix and ignoring the invite.

AMBCrypto analysis (because someone has to do the homework) suggests this retail snooze-fest might actually be a golden ticket for Bitcoin. Who knew apathy could be bullish?

Retail Interest: Missing in Action (But Not Forgotten)

Alphractal’s data shows Wikipedia searches for Bitcoin have hit a new low. That’s right—nobody’s even pretending to do their homework anymore.

This is weird, because usually when Bitcoin’s price gets spicy, everyone suddenly becomes an “expert” and starts Googling like their life depends on it.

The lack of retail FOMO means we’re not in bubble territory yet. Translation: there’s still room for more drama before the inevitable group selfie at the top.

If retail investors ever wake up and join the fun, prices could go even higher. Whether they show up fashionably late or just as the party ends, their arrival could send Bitcoin into a whole new stratosphere.

Will Bitcoin Actually Break Its All-Time High?

The current rally is running on pure institutional caffeine. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are fueling this trend like Red Bull at a hackathon.

At this very moment, spot Bitcoin ETFs have enjoyed five straight days of net inflows—$1.69 billion worth—with sellers apparently on vacation.

Why are investors piling in? Because Bitcoin is outpacing everything else like it’s late for a flight. The benchmark index says Bitcoin grew 53.2%, leaving gold (35.3%) and the S&P 500 (12.9%) looking like they forgot their running shoes.

This kind of performance is luring traditional investors who suddenly think Bitcoin is less “magic internet money” and more “potential retirement plan.”

Even within crypto, Bitcoin is flexing again—up 3.7% in seven days, second only to privacy coins (who are probably just hiding from the spotlight).

Meanwhile, Ethereum and friends are sulking in the corner, attracting less attention and even less capital.

If this keeps up, Bitcoin might not just break its old record—it could set a new one and then brag about it at every dinner party.

Retail Investors: Will They Ever RSVP?

AMBCrypto previously pointed out that retail interest was so low on Google Trends, you’d think everyone had switched to collecting Beanie Babies again. Traders have been flirting with memecoins instead.

But now, BTC is regaining dominance—even memecoins are starting to look jealous, holding just 1.0% of the market.

If Bitcoin keeps climbing, expect those memecoin traders to come crawling back—because nothing says “I love you” like FOMO-fueled capital reallocation.

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2025-05-21 13:15