At the dawn of the next American presidential elections, the stakes are immense. The choice of voters could forever redefine the future of crypto, as political positions on the subject are so divisive. In a race where every vote counts, a recent survey reveals that a bloc of “crypto voters” could well influence the outcome of the election. At the heart of the question: the impact of these voters and their potential for swing in key states.
The electoral map redrawn by crypto-voters
How could pro-crypto voters swing the US presidential election? THE latest Paradigm surveys highlight a determining group: 5% of American voters declare themselves “single-issue crypto voters”. These voters, focused solely on defending crypto in the political arena, could have their say in a predicted close election.
Indeed, the gap in the pivotal statessuch as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, are often down to one or two percentage points – a number that these “crypto voters” could easily make up.
- 11% of crypto voters are between 18 and 34 years old;
- 8% of men would vote pro-crypto;
- 7% of African-American voters would be influenced by the cryptocurrency subject;
- 8% of Hispanic voters share this same priority.
Candidates in the running cannot therefore ignore this emerging group, even if, according to the study, 42% of crypto voters trust neither Republicans nor Democrats to defend their interests. But, thanks to policies more favorable to cryptocurrencies among the Republicans, this bloc tends slightly to the right.
Victory expected in 2024?
With a Donald Trump leads in political betting odds and a slight shift towards the Republican Party, the crypto community seems to see in it a chance for greater freedom for their investments. A notable breakthrough, seen in particular on Polymarket, a prediction platform where Trump leads Harris by 30 points.
However, this favorable result for the ex-president is not without gray areas: suspicion of manipulation hover around a major market player, a French financier, having bet heavily on a Trump victory, highlighting the weight of certain individual interests in the debate.
Law professor Dr. Tonya M. Evans confirms: these “single-issue voters” dedicated to crypto could well weigh decisively in this suspenseful election. In the background, one question persists: will the victory of the pro-crypto camp transform the United States into a cryptocurrency paradise?
In addition, experts predict that the outcome of the elections could amplify the volatility of Bitcoin (BTC), offering an unprecedented spectacle in the months to come.
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