One-Third of U.S. Voters Say They’ll Weigh Candidates’ Crypto Views Before Voting: Poll

A Harris Poll look at U.S. voters concluded interest in crypto is on the rise, and 33% said digital assets will figure into their support of candidates.

Just about everybody knows what a bitcoin is, now, and a lot of people reportedly think cryptocurrencies will figure into their financial futures.

One in three U.S. voters said they’ll consider a political candidate’s position on cryptocurrencies before making a voting decision, according to a new Harris Poll examination of likely U.S. voters.

While those 33% are taking a keen interest, the online survey of more than 1,700 people – funded by bitcoin ETF issuer Grayscale – found 77% said a U.S. presidential candidate should at least have an «informed perspective» on crypto. And they’re evenly split on which political party is the leader in digital assets issues.

The new polling followed up on a similar round of questioning late last year, concluding people are increasingly likely to believe that crypto will eventually wind up in their investment portfolios (47%), which could further explain their political interest.

«Likely American voters from across the political spectrum indicate a heightened interest in investing in crypto assets and in supporting candidates well-versed in the emerging technologies,” said Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s head of research, in a statement.