PANews reported on February 19 that online searches questioning the future of Bitcoin have climbed to their highest level in years, highlighting growing anxiety in the cryptocurrency market.

According to Google Trends data, global interest in the phrase "Bitcoin to zero" peaked at 100 in February 2026. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's trading price has fallen by approximately 50% from its all-time high, a trend exacerbated by broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties.