Why Crypto Investors Could Influence the 2024 U. S. Presidential Election

Digital currencies are becoming more popular, with up to 21% of Americans owning crypto. This means there are around 18 million to 50 million potential voters who care about a candidate's stance on the crypto industry. Swing states are where crypto voters could make a big difference. Groups like Stand with Crypto are signing up advocates in places like Arizona and Georgia, where the number of crypto advocates is three times the margin by which President Biden won in 2020. Patrick Gerhart, who works for digital bank Telcoin, says that understanding crypto voters will be crucial for politicians. Candidates are paying attention, with former President Donald Trump trying to win over the crypto community. He's promised to create a bitcoin reserve and make regulations easier, but some crypto supporters aren't sure he'll follow through. The current administration isn't seen as friendly to crypto. The Biden-Harris team has taken actions that worry advocates. They feel the leadership doesn't understand or support the industry's potential. Todd Ruoff, the CEO of Autonomys, says this administration might be remembered as one of the least friendly toward crypto. The next four years will be important for shaping crypto regulations. The industry is spending a lot to help elect pro-crypto candidates. PACs like FairShake, backed by big players like Coinbase and Ripple, have raised over $200 million. Candidates who embrace crypto could shape both the industry's future and their own political fortunes.