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US searches for “bitcoin to zero” hit record highs in February as BTC declined toward $60,000, while global interest in the term has fallen since August. This divergence suggests localized rather than universal market panic, potentially offering contrarian investment signals.

Bitcoin’s funding rate has dropped to a key zone just as price pushes back toward $70,000. That combo often precedes violent short squeezes—but not always. Here’s what the setup means for traders and long-term holders watching the next big move.

Bitcoin traders are eyeing the upcoming U.S. jobs report as a potential catalyst. A weak print could send prices toward resistance, but without a firm break and hold above $72,000, any upside move risks fading quickly in a volatile macro environment.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have nearly reversed last week’s outflows, attracting about $311 million in new capital even as BTC prices slid roughly 13%. This rebound hints at growing use of ETFs as a long-term entry point into Bitcoin during market pullbacks.

Grayscale’s recent analysis suggests Bitcoin currently trades more like a high-growth risk asset than a classic safe haven such as gold. That gap between the “digital gold” story and real market behavior has major implications for how investors position BTC in their portfolios.