Google has removed live price charts for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from its search results, a feature that had been available since 2018. Users searching for terms like “Bitcoin price” or “Ethereum price” no longer see the familiar charts, although stock and index graphs remain visible.
The change, noticed by users over the weekend, affects most major cryptocurrencies.However, as of October 15, 2024, searching for “DOGE” still displays Dogecoin‘s price chart, suggesting the removal may not be comprehensive or final.
Google has not issued an official statement explaining the removal, leaving users to speculate about the reasons behind this decision. Some suggest it could be an algorithm experiment ahead of the upcoming US elections, while others wonder if it’s related to regulatory concerns.
Despite the removal from search results, cryptocurrency price information remains accessible on Google Finance. However, the latest updates on this platform were captured on October 7, indicating a possible technical issue with data capture.