One-Fifth of US Voters Have Dabbled in Crypto, Latest Survey Reveals

A recent Emerson College poll reveals that nearly one in five registered US voters—19%—have engaged with cryptocurrency. This includes investing, trading, or using it for transactions. Conducted between December 11 and 13 with 1,000 participants, the survey also found that 40% of crypto users made purchases using digital currencies.

Spencer Kimball, Emerson College polling’s executive director, highlighted the demographic trends in crypto adoption. “Crypto users are younger and have a larger minority base, highlighting crypto as a growing, diverse constituency for political support. 57% of crypto users have a favorable view of Donald Trump,” he stated.

Notably, younger generations dominate the crypto space. Nearly a third of users are under 40, while adoption rates decrease significantly with age. For instance, only 4% of voters over 70 reported using cryptocurrency. Gender disparities also emerged, with men twice as likely as women to engage with crypto—26% compared to 13%.

Crypto’s Rising Influence in Politics

The impact of crypto on political preferences is becoming more evident. An October survey by the Digital Chamber revealed that 26 million voters prioritize pro-crypto policies when selecting candidates. Approximately 16% of respondents said crypto policy is “extremely” or “very” important in their voting decisions.

Furthermore, more than half of US voters are more likely to support candidates who favor cryptocurrency, according to research conducted by Grayscale and a market analysis business. Following the 2024 elections, when hundreds of pro-crypto candidates won legislative seats, this expanding influence became apparent.

Crypto fans have interests that were in line with Donald Trump’s candidacy. Since then, his administration has proposed a number of pro-crypto individuals to head the SEC and other financial regulatory agencies. Leaders in the sector think that this change may promote a more crypto-friendly regulatory framework.

The political importance of cryptocurrency users is increasing along with their demographic, indicating a change in the way policymakers view this vibrant group.