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A new survey released this week suggested crypto holders are more likely to vote for Trump. President Donald Trump has gained significant traction among cryptocurrency owners following his embrace of the digital currency sector. According to a recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by 12 percentage points among U.S. voters who own cryptocurrencies. Conversely, Harris holds a similar 12-point lead over Trump among voters who do not own digital currencies. The survey, conducted between August 17 and August 20, 2024, highlighted the potential influence of crypto owners in the upcoming presidential election. It revealed that 15% of all registered voters in the U.S. have owned crypto, NFTs, or similar digital products at some point. This demographic leans significantly towards male, young, and racial minority groups, challenging traditional political alignments. The FDU Poll offers a more detailed look into the political preferences of cryptocurrency owners in the upcoming presidential election. According to the poll, 50% of likely voters who own crypto have expressed their support for Donald Trump, while 38% support Kamala Harris. This represents a significant 12-point lead for Trump among crypto owners. In contrast, among voters who do not own crypto, Harris leads Trump by 12 points, with 53% supporting her compared to 41% for Trump. The poll underscores that cryptocurrency owners are an influential demographic in the election, given their considerable support for Trump. This support appears linked to Trump’s recent pro-crypto stance, including his keynote speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference and the launch of initiatives aimed at making the U.S. a global crypto hub. Overall, the poll conducted between August 17 and August 20, 2024, included responses from 801 registered voters nationwide. Among these, 15% reported owning or having owned cryptocurrencies, indicating a substantial portion of the electorate with…

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Filed under: News - @ September 1, 2024 9:20 pm