According to the results of a study by McLaughlin & Associates conducted in July 2025 among 800 American crypto investors, 73% of respondents expressed support for US President Donald Trump’s policy on digital assets. In comparison, the approval rating for Trump’s actions among the general population is only 39%.
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Crypto Policy as a Key Factor in Upcoming Elections
The study revealed that 64% of crypto investors consider candidates’ positions on cryptocurrencies to be an important factor when voting in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections for Congress. Analysts note that voter interest in crypto policy began to rise in 2024 when issues related to digital assets became central to the political agenda.
Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of respondents lean towards the Democratic Party, a significant portion supports the Republicans, particularly Donald Trump. According to the study, 37% of crypto investors trust Republicans on issues related to the development of the crypto industry, 24% trust Democrats, while 16% do not lean towards either side.
“Crypto investors approve of President Trump’s work and trust him and the Republicans more than the Democrats in promoting crypto initiatives in the US.”
Social Profile of Crypto Investors and Their Impact on Politics
Surveyed crypto investors generally have higher education, lower income levels, are younger in age, and are characterized by ethnic diversity. At the same time, they are more likely to be registered voters compared to the general population of the US.
National surveys indicate that only 39% of Americans overall approve of Trump’s performance as president, while 56% disapprove, and 4% are undecided. However, among crypto investors, the approval rating stands at 54%—significantly higher than the average. Despite criticism regarding government reforms and changes in trade, immigration, and foreign policy, the policy on digital assets remains crucial for this group.
Americans in general rate Trump’s performance on inflation, economic issues, immigration, and crime negatively; however, for the crypto community, the primary concern remains the approach to regulating digital assets.
In 2025, under President Trump’s leadership and the Republican majority in Congress, the first comprehensive law regulating stablecoins was passed. The next important step is to enact legislation that will regulate the broader crypto asset market, but the implementation of this task is delayed due to a budget crisis and a government shutdown.
While Republicans remain active defenders of the crypto industry’s interests, a significant number of Democrats also supported key votes to advance legislative initiatives. Additionally, Democrats introduced their own bill to regulate the cryptocurrency market in the US.