Google search trends vs Crypto Twitter sentiment: Which is more reliable?

Crypto Twitter sentiment right now feels pretty bearish: lower engagement, quieter timelines, less hype overall.

But when you look at Google Trends for “crypto,” the picture looks a bit different.

Search interest has cooled off from a recent spike, but zooming out since mid-2023, it still seems to be forming a pattern of higher lows and higher highs.

That got me thinking:

• CT reflects active participants (traders, builders, influencers)
• Google search likely captures broader interest (new users, retail research, institutions doing initial due diligence)

In previous cycles, there have been periods where social sentiment felt weak while underlying interest (search trends, onboarding, etc.) was still building.

Not saying this guarantees anything, but it does raise a question:

Are we over-relying on Crypto Twitter as a market signal?

Curious what others think.
Do you track alternative indicators like Google Trends, app downloads, or exchange signups?