About one in five voters has invested in, traded or used cryptocurrencies, according to Tuesday's poll.
of Survey by Emerson College Poll It was found that 19 percent of respondents have traded, invested in, or used cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. About 81 percent still don't have one.
According to the survey, among respondents who have used cryptocurrencies, 39% used cryptocurrencies for purchases, while the remaining 61% did not use cryptocurrencies.
According to the data, around 32% of 18-29 and 30-39 year olds said they had used, traded or invested in digital currencies, more than any other age group.
“Cryptocurrency users are often young and underrepresented, highlighting the diverse growth of cryptocurrencies as a political constituency,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of the Emerson College Poll. 57% of crypto users have a favorable view of Donald Trump. In a statement.
According to the poll, twice as many men (26%) used cryptocurrencies compared to 13% of women.
The findings are similar to those in 2022, when an NBC News poll showed similar statistics: 1 in 5 adults had invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrencies. .
A Morning Consult poll in late September found that crypto holders are evenly divided, with 47% supporting Vice President Harris and 47% supporting President-elect Trump.
A poll earlier this year found that 67% of crypto holders in several battleground states (Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) were “enthusiastic” to vote for a crypto-friendly candidate. answered.
The Emerson College survey was conducted Dec. 11-13 among 1,000 registered voters. The poll had a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
