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Crypto owners are more inclined to support former President Donald Trump, while those without digital assets lean towards Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to a survey conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU) Poll, one in seven voters owns cryptocurrency.
The survey, led by Dan Cassino, professor of government and politics and executive director of the FDU Poll, found that among these, 50% support Trump, who has recently become a vocal advocate for digital currencies.
In contrast, only 38% of crypto holders back Harris.
The pattern is almost the opposite among non-crypto owners, where Harris has the support of 53%, compared to 41% for Trump.
The data also exposes a stark gender disparity in crypto ownership.
Men are more than twice as likely as women to have invested in digital assets.
Boys I don’t like to get political cause it’s mostly cringe.
But…….how the fuck can you not vote for Trump this election. I’m a die hard libertarian, but fuck…..I got 95% of my net worth in crypto and I’m butt chugging this kool aid. pic.twitter.com/6DNugJ0UdK
Cassino suggests that for many men, particularly younger ones, cryptocurrency represents a way to fulfill traditional societal expectations of financial success and technological savvy.
“Crypto is seen as an avenue for young men to achieve what society demands—to make money, be providers, and navigate the complex world of finance and technology,” Cassino wrote in a recent Washington Post analysis.
Despite the slim chance of significant financial gains, many view crypto as a
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