Over 12% of voters likely to ‘consider crossing party lines’ for pro-crypto candidate, study reveals

Nearly half of US voters think a pro-crypto stance is very important for candidates, signaling a rare bipartisan opportunity as the 2024 elections approach.

A recent HarrisX survey commissioned by blockchain giant Consensys shows that nearly half of US voters see a pro-crypto stance as important, while 12% say they are more likely to consider candidates from the opposing party if they support positive crypto policies.

The survey, which included a geographically representative sample of 1,664 registered voters, found that 85% of crypto voters expect presidential candidates to adopt pro-crypto positions, Consensys said in a press release on October 1. More than 90% of crypto holders plan to vote, highlighting their influence, especially in swing states with “strong divisions over crypto regulation preferences” such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

While 56% of respondents support Donald Trump’s pro-crypto views, only 54% of voters believe it is very important for Vice President Kamala Harris to clarify her stance on the issue. Trust in crypto regulations is also divided; 35 percent support Republicans, 32 percent support Democrats; This shows that there is no clear party monopoly on crypto policy.

Additionally, 44% of voters believe the US government is “doing too little to support the crypto industry.”

“When asked which policy positions would influence a voter’s likelihood of supporting a candidate, 78% chose to implement measures to protect consumers from cryptocurrency-related scams and scams.”

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Crypto has emerged as a major political issue this election season, and a recent report from crypto exchange Coinbase suggests that young crypto voters could play a crucial role, especially in battleground states. The stock market noted that Generation Z and Millennials now make up 40 percent of all voters and are increasingly disillusioned with the current financial system, noting that approximately 25 percent of voters aged 18-34 own crypto, compared to only 14 percent of older Americans. He stated that it was.

This demographic is expected to significantly impact the 2024 elections. Coinbase notes that many young voters who support crypto are preparing to make their voices heard at the ballot box, with 51% likely to support candidates who embrace crypto and blockchain.