Analysis

Coinbase Report Shows That 52 Million Americans Own Crypto

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Key Points:

1 in 5 American adults now owns cryptocurrencies, according to Coinbase data.
A poll in key states shows 55% of voters favor candidates who support crypto and Web 3.
Widespread dissatisfaction with the current financial system is highlighted, with 87% of Americans calling for reform

Recent data from Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, reveals that a significant portion of the American population has embraced cryptocurrency ownership.

Approximately one in five adults in the United States now holds digital assets, constituting a formidable group of 52 million individuals. This surge in crypto adoption has the potential to shape future political and economic dynamics in the country.

Coinbase‘s findings are based on a comprehensive study conducted earlier this year, which shed light on American sentiments regarding the financial system. An overwhelming 87% of respondents expressed a desire for reform within the financial sector. Half of those surveyed (51%) believe that the current financial system unfairly favors select groups, leaving many feeling excluded. Only a mere 14% maintain optimism about the system’s future.

Moreover, the research underscores the democratizing potential of blockchain technology. A striking 63% of cryptocurrency owners agree that the existing financial system disproportionately benefits powerful interests.

Source: Coinbase

The influence of crypto ownership extends into the realm of politics. A fall 2022 poll conducted in New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, and Pennsylvania revealed that 55% of voters in these key states would be less inclined to support candidates who oppose cryptocurrencies and Web3 technologies. This represents a shift in voter priorities, especially when compared to the 2020 presidential election, when 61% of Americans cast their votes for Joe Biden.

With 52 million crypto owners in the United States, a diverse group that skews younger and more working-class than the general population, the crypto community is emerging as a formidable force. Their collective influence is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nation’s financial system and political landscape.

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Harold

With a passion for untangling the complexities of the financial world, I've spent over four years in financial journalism, covering everything from traditional equities to the cutting edge of venture capital. "The financial markets are a fascinating puzzle," I often say, "and I love helping people make sense of them." That's what drives me to bring clear and insightful financial journalism to the readers of Coincu.