Consensys and HarrisX recently conducted a survey on the upcoming US election, revealing that voters have a clear preference for friendly crypto policies. However, neither party nor candidate has a convincing lead as the pro-crypto option.
According to the survey, Republicans have a slight edge in perceived crypto-friendliness. Democrats, on the other hand, seem to gain more support from cross-party voters.
Areas of Interest
Consensys, in collaboration with market research firm HarrisX, delved into various key areas of interest in their study. This included exploring crypto voters’ preference for a specific party and candidate, the significance of crypto as a voting issue, detailed analyses of swing states, and more.
The survey placed a strong emphasis on swing state polling, with two out of the four targeted states polling more registered voters than the nationwide survey. Interestingly, non-crypto-owning voters outnumbered crypto owners in all geographic categories, providing a more comprehensive view of voters and focusing on crucial battlegrounds.
Crypto Voters’ Preference
The survey uncovered some intriguing national trends. While half of nationwide voters consider crypto an important issue, this number jumps to 85% among crypto owners. Additionally, a staggering 92% of crypto owners expressed their likelihood to vote, underscoring their potential impact as a voting bloc.
One notable finding from the polling data is the ambiguity surrounding crypto regulation. President Donald Trump’s public pro-crypto policies garnered 56% support, closely followed by Kamala Harris at 55%.
Voters perceive both major parties as equally trustworthy in setting crypto policies. However, 54% of voters emphasized the importance of Harris clarifying her policy stances.
Dritan Nesho, Founder and CEO of HarrisX, highlighted the significance of the crypto voter block in potentially tipping the scales in a closely contested election. State-focused poll results indicated a slight preference for the Republican party in setting crypto policies across all four states. However, Democratic candidates gained an edge in cross-party crypto voters, particularly in swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Joe Lubin, CEO and Founder of Consensys, debunked the myth that the crypto sector opposes regulation, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of crypto as an issue. Both state and nationwide voters agree on the importance of crypto in the country’s economic future, calling for clearer and more supportive policies from the government.
In conclusion, the survey underscores the critical role of crypto policies in the upcoming election. To secure victory, candidates must adopt clear and supportive stances on crypto to appeal to this influential voting bloc.