The search volume for "How to buy Bitcoin" has approached the levels seen during the 2017 bull market, indicating that retail investors' curiosity may be increasing. Analysts point out that while such surges in search volume have historically been associated with new investor capital inflows and can boost market momentum, they do not necessarily confirm buying pressure directly. The current upward trend is primarily driven by institutional investors, but sustained interest from retail investors could change the market landscape, increasing liquidity and volatility. Observers warn that search data is only an early indicator of market sentiment and must be validated through on-chain metrics (such as exchange fund inflows).