Every fifth voter in the US is connected to cryptocurrency

According to a survey by Emerson College, about 19% of American voters have experience with digital assets, including trading and everyday use. The highest engagement is observed among voters under 40, where nearly a third have utilized blockchain technologies, compared to only 4% among those over 70. Men are significantly more involved than women — 26% versus 13%. Additionally, a high proportion of users are from Asian, Latino, and African American communities (about a third), while only 14% of white voters fall into this category.

Political views of crypto enthusiasts

Interestingly, cryptocurrency voters show greater loyalty to Donald Trump. According to the Emerson survey, 57% of cryptocurrency users hold a positive view of the former president.

Experts link this to Trump’s strong support of the crypto industry during his campaign. The newly elected president also appointed cryptocurrency advocates to key positions in financial regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Impact on elections and prospects

A Digital Chamber survey revealed that 26 million US voters consider politicians’ positions on cryptocurrencies when voting, with 16% citing it as a decisive factor. Research by Grayscale confirms that more than half of respondents support candidates advocating for the development of the crypto industry.

Following the 2024 elections, hundreds of pro-crypto candidates entered Congress, potentially accelerating the creation of favorable legislation and strengthening the influence of crypto voters.