Cointelegraph has experienced a dramatic decrease in web traffic, with reports indicating a 50-90% drop in search traffic following recent Google core updates. This decline has raised concerns about the sustainability of crypto media platforms, as industry leaders like BeInCrypto CEO Alena Afanaseva point to challenges such as dependence on low-trust advertising and the necessity for Web3-native media models. Analysts note a shift in audience behavior, with more users turning to platforms like X, Telegram, and YouTube for their crypto news, bypassing traditional search engines.