Trump leads Harris 50% to 49% as pro-crypto voters show growing influence in the 2024 race.
49% of U.S. voters consider candidates’ cryptocurrency stance essential in their voting decision.
Swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin could see crypto voters decide the outcome.
Donald Trump has gained a narrow lead over Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with support from pro-cryptocurrency voters emerging as a key factor. According to data from Polymarket, Trump holds 50% of voter support compared to Harris’s 49%, signaling a highly competitive race.
A survey conducted by Harris on behalf of blockchain company ConsenSys revealed the increasing importance of cryptocurrency policies in this election. Among respondents, 92% of cryptocurrency owners stated they would vote in the upcoming election.
Additionally, 49% of all U.S. voters indicated that a candidate’s stance on cryptocurrency is crucial in determining their support. This trend is evident in swing states such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where many voters are open to switching party allegiance based on crypto-friendly policies.
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Trump’s pro-crypto stance has gained traction among voters, with 56% supporting his approach to digital assets. One-third of respondents noted they would back Trump because of his position on cryptocurrency regulation.
Meanwhile, Harris faces growing pressure to clarify her stance, with 54% of voters considering it important for her to address the issue. Her opposition to strict Securities and Exchange Commission regulations has drawn some voter support, with 55% of respondents agreeing with her position.
Crypto-related policies are shaping up as a bipartisan issue in the 2024 race. Currently, 35% of voters believe Republicans are better suited to handle cryptocurrency regulation, while 32% think Democrats would manage it effectively. However, 26% remain undecided, leaving room for either candidate to sway undecided voters.
Moreover, 40% of the voters claim that they are not fully satisfied with the current regulation of cryptocurrencies which should be more transparent concerning rules and different protection levels for buyers.
This discontent could in fact add to the existing outcome since both the candidates are keen to appeal to this important voter base.
Especially a recent court ruling that allows prediction markets to take their bets on the outcome of the 2024 election legally has raised the stakes even higher. These are strengths because voters using cryptocurrencies are likely to be decisive in the election, especially in swing states.