January 9, 2024
By Sharan Kaur Phillora
Nevada has remarkably emerged as the leading US state in interest for spot Bitcoin ETFs, surpassing traditional financial hubs such as New York and California.
Here’s what we know:
A study by CoinGecko, utilizing Google Trends data from January 2019 to January 2024, sheds light on this unexpected leader in the cryptocurrency investment domain.
The Silver State, known for Las Vegas’s gambling and high-stakes ventures, has scored a perfect 100 in this domain, highlighting its unique position in financial innovation.
While Nevada leads, other regions are not far behind. Washington, DC, with a score of 93, and states like New Jersey and New Hampshire, with scores of 88 and 87, respectively, show robust interest in this modern financial vehicle.
Interestingly, New York and California, typically associated with financial and technological innovation, rank 7th and 8th. This indicates a broad and diversified interest in cryptocurrency investment across the nation. Notably, every state’s share of interest ranges between 0.7% and 3.8%, painting a picture of nationwide anticipation for spot Bitcoin ETFs.
On the global stage, Luxembourg takes the lead with a search interest score of 100. Countries like St. Helena, Singapore, and Switzerland also show high interest, scoring in the 90th percentile.
The study notes that countries with established spot Bitcoin ETF markets, such as Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and Australia, are among the top 15 in interest, indicating a correlation between availability and curiosity. This trend underscores the growing mainstream acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrency as a legitimate financial instrument worldwide.
As the world watches, the development and incorporation of these financial tools will undoubtedly continue to shape the future of investment and finance both domestically and internationally.
About the author
Sharan Kaur Phillora’s thirst for knowledge has led her to study many different subjects, including NFTs and Blockchain technology – two emerging technologies that will change how we interact with each other in the future. When she isn’t exploring a new idea or concept, she enjoys reading literary masterpieces.
