'Buy crypto' and 'Solana' search volumes surge amid TRUMP meme frenzy

Google search volumes for the terms "buy crypto" and "buy Solana" 

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 have surged amid the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin frenzy, as the buzz generated from the President-elect's Solana-based meme token pulls in non-crypto natives.

According to Google Trends, which ranks search volume on a scale of 0-100, with 100 being the highest search volume, both terms have surged to 100.

Additionally, search volumes for the terms "Coinbase" and "crypto app" also surged to 100 amid the speculative hype.

The launch of the TRUMP memecoin by the incoming President of the United States and the ensuing meteoric price rally sent shockwaves through the crypto world, which garnered a range of reactions from market participants.

Google search volumes for “buy crypto” and “buy Solana.” Source: Google Trends (Buy Solana), Google Trends (buy crypto)

Related: What the release of Trump's memecoin signals for crypto regulations

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Official Trump launched to initial skepticism from traders, who questioned the authenticity of the memecoin due to the presence of several knock-off Trump-themed tokens.

“My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It is time to celebrate everything we stand for: WINNING! Join my very special Trump Community. GET YOUR TRUMP NOW,” the President-elect wrote on X.

Traders questioned whether the message was the result of a social media hack. However, members of the Trump team later confirmed the authenticity of the memecoin — sending the token's price soaring.