Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin holders show strong support for Donald Trump.
- Trump leads Harris among Bitcoin holders by 12 points.
- Bitcoin ownership is higher among minority groups and young men.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to engage with the Bitcoin community appear to be yielding results, according to a new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Released on Friday, the poll indicates that 50% of Bitcoin holders intend to vote for Trump, while only 38% prefer Vice President Kamala Harris.
In contrast, among those who do not own Bitcoin, Harris holds a 12-point lead, with 53% support compared to Trump’s 41%.
Dan Cassino, a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson and the poll’s executive director, highlighted that this trend shows the impact of Trump’s outreach efforts. He noted:
Trump has been reaching out to the Bitcoin community, and it seems to have paid off.
The poll surveyed over 800 registered voters and found that 15% of respondents have owned Bitcoin or other crypto.
Notably, Bitcoin ownership is more common among younger men and minority groups, with 17% of Black voters and 22% of Hispanic voters reporting ownership, compared to 13% of White voters.
This demographic detail is significant, as Republicans have traditionally struggled to attract younger voters and people of color. Cassino emphasized that Bitcoin could be a crucial issue in swaying these groups toward Trump.
