About 26 million US voters belong to the "crypto voting" bloc — considering pro-crypto policies as a top requirement when deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election, according to a survey that has revealed.
Around 1 in 7 people — or 16% — of the 1,004 people surveyed said that crypto is an "extremely" or "very" important factor when deciding who to vote for and are "very" or "somewhat" likely to choose a candidate if they support crypto, according to a survey released on October 17 by The Digital Chamber.
The crypto advocacy group, previously called the Chamber of Digital Commerce, said the respondents included both Democrats and Republicans.
One in seven surveyed said a candidate's position on crypto could sway their vote. Source: Chamber of Digital Commerce
The survey also found that at least 25% of Democrats and 21% of Republicans believe that a candidate's position on crypto will positively impact their likelihood of voting for that person.
The founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, Perianne Boring, said that these results should be a "wake-up call for policymakers" as experts predict a fierce race for the White House.
"With the fierce competition expected in key races, this bipartisan Crypto voting bloc could make the difference," Boring said.
"Voters are sending a clear message — they want smart, balanced regulation that protects consumers without stifling innovation," she added.
The survey also revealed that two out of five Black voters said a candidate's crypto policy is a deciding factor when choosing who to vote for — double the rate of white voters.
Majorities of both Republican and Democratic respondents indicated that supporting the crypto industry should be a Medium priority for the new president and Congress.
Over 60% of respondents from both major parties think crypto should be a Medium to High priority for the new US government. Source: Chamber of Digital Commerce
A third of Democrats and a quarter of Republicans believe this should be a "High" or "Very High" priority.
Republicans and Democrats Divided on Other Key Issues
In a report from Pew Research last month, 81% said that economic policy will be the biggest issue drawing their votes.
Crypto was not considered an election issue by any of the 9,720 people surveyed, but healthcare and Supreme Court appointments were the second and third biggest issues for voters.
Across parties, voters are divided on what is most important.
Among supporters of Republican candidate Donald Trump, the top issues are the economy (93%), immigration (82%), and violent crime (76%).
However, supporters of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris are more concerned about healthcare (76%), Supreme Court appointments (73%), and the economy (68%).
The 2024 US election is scheduled for November 5.
