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Bitcoin owners emerge as pivotal voting bloc ahead of 2026 midterms, poll shows

Bitcoin owners emerge as pivotal voting bloc ahead of 2026 midterms, poll shows

2025/06/27 09:14
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Bitcoin owners are becoming a significant voting group in the United States, and their influence is poised to grow ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Following their noticeable role in the 2024 presidential vote, recent polling from Cygnal shows that these voters are aligning more closely with pro-Bitcoin candidates, most notably from the Republican Party.

Cygnal’s president Brent Buchanan noted that while the general electorate and the Bitcoin community still differ on several issues, the political relevance of this group is undeniable. He pointed out that President Donald Trump gained strong support from Bitcoin owners in 2024, a trend that continues to benefit Republican lawmakers today.

Considering this, the poll found that 76% of Bitcoin holders are more likely to vote for candidates supporting easier digital asset access. Meanwhile, 43% of all voters said a politician’s stance on Bitcoin could sway their decision at the ballot box.

Bitcoin owners emerge as pivotal voting bloc ahead of 2026 midterms, poll shows image 0 Bitcoin Lawmaker Impact (Source: Cygnal)

This suggests that crypto ownership is no longer just about investment and is now a political identity.

Crypto owners distrust regulators and demand clarity

Despite their growing influence, Bitcoin owners remain skeptical of government oversight.

According to the poll, only 29% of Bitcoiners express strong trust in federal regulators to manage digital assets fairly, which is slightly more than the 12% of the general public who share that trust.\

Bitcoin owners emerge as pivotal voting bloc ahead of 2026 midterms, poll shows image 1 Bitcoin Holders Distrust Government Regulators (Source: Cygnal)

Meanwhile, 33% of voters do not trust federal regulation of crypto, revealing a significant trust gap between policymakers and the crypto community.

The mistrust presents a significant challenge for policymakers, as most voters are either unaware of or unclear about the impact of some proposed pro-crypto legislation.

This is evident in the fact that only one-third of voters support the idea of a Bitcoin reserve despite its widespread adoption across US States and globally.

Bitcoin owners emerge as pivotal voting bloc ahead of 2026 midterms, poll shows image 2 Voters’ Understanding of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (Source: Cygnal)

To bridge this divide, lawmakers may need to do more than simply propose policy and may need to invest in educating the electorate.

So, as the 2026 midterms approach, engaging Bitcoin voters could prove crucial for candidates hoping to ride the next wave of political momentum.

The post Bitcoin owners emerge as pivotal voting bloc ahead of 2026 midterms, poll shows appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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