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Worldwide Google searches for "buy Bitcoin" have surged significantly, most notably in the United Kingdom, where they increased by over 800% in the past week.
Data from Cointelegraph reveals this remarkable surge, indicating a growing interest in digital assets, particularly in light of traditional financial institutions' growing involvement in the crypto space.
Nevertheless, the trend isn't limited to the UK; it's a global phenomenon. In the United States, searches for "should I buy Bitcoin now?" rose by more than 250%, while more specific queries such as "can I buy Bitcoin on Fidelity?" shot up by over 3,100% in the same week.
Furthermore, the search term "Is it a good time to buy Bitcoin?" saw a 110% increase worldwide during this period.
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Meanwhile, "BlackRock Bitcoin ETF" gained 250%, reflecting broader enthusiasm for information about BlackRock's pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
This surge in interest coincides with Bitcoin's substantial price increase over the past two weeks, briefly reaching over $35,000 on October 24, marking the first time since May 2022.
Much of this excitement is attributed to the anticipation of an approved spot Bitcoin ETF, which is expected to drive institutional investment.
Notably, senior ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have set the probability of ETF approval at 90% by January 10 next year.




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