Google Trends data shows some interesting results regarding the interest in cryptocurrencies XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), and Solana. Here is a comparative analysis based on popularity scores and recent trends:
Google Trends Scores
XRP:
- Peak score: 100 (indicating a recent spike in popularity, especially in December 2024).
- Recent score: 55 (reflecting a decline after its spectacular rally).
- XRP has outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum in global searches multiple times, including in January 2025 and late 2024. This is mainly due to its rally above 3,$ and Ripple’s legal victories against the SEC.
Bitcoin:
- Peak score: 75.
- Recent score: 43.
- While Bitcoin remains popular, its score has been lower than XRP recently. However, its rally to a new all-time high above 100,000 $ has maintained steady interest [4][7].
Ethereum (ETH):
- Peak and recent score: 22.
- ETH has shown consistency in interest but remains well below other cryptocurrencies. This reflects relative stagnation in its price and recent developments [2][4].
Trend Analysis
1. XRP Dominates Searches:
- XRP has seen an unprecedented spike in interest thanks to factors including legal victories, regulatory optimism, and an impressive rally that has taken its price above 3,$ for the first time in several years [1][5].
- In November and December 2024, searches for XRP even surpassed those for the word "crypto" in general [3].
2. Bitcoin Remains a Stable Leader:
- Despite XRP’s rise in popularity, Bitcoin maintains a solid base of interest due to its status as the “King of Cryptos”
Conclusion
XRP currently dominates Google Trends searches among these four cryptocurrencies, even surpassing Bitcoin several times. This reflects a combination of positive events around Ripple and strong speculation.
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