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44% of US voters will own cryptocurrencies under clear regulations
Grayscale: 44% of US voters will own cryptocurrencies under clear regulations
According to a new survey by Grayscale published Tuesday, 44% of US voters who do not currently own any cryptocurrency are holding off on purchasing until further regulatory policies are in place. This suggests that substantial new investments could enter the cryptocurrency market as the US government clarifies its regulatory stance on digital assets.
Grayscale noted in its report that there have been notable shifts in both interest and perception regarding cryptocurrency ownership, which are becoming increasingly relevant topics as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches.
The survey found that 65% of respondents believe it is holding Bitcoin as “an investment in the future of blockchain technology,” while 53% see it as “a way to pay for things digitally or a digital currency.” Additionally, 43% consider Bitcoin “a speculative investment” and 36% consider it “a digital form of gold or a hedge against inflation.”
The poll, conducted by The Harris Poll from April 30 to May 2, included responses from 1,768 adults who plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election. The findings highlight the growing importance of digital assets in the political landscape, with 47% of respondents planning to include cryptocurrencies in their investment portfolios in the future, up from 40% in November.
Grayscale’s survey also found that 41% of respondents are paying more attention to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies due to geopolitical tensions, inflation and a weakening U.S. dollar, a notable increase from 34% in six months. Before.