- A recent survey reveals that most voters in US swing states believe the financial system is unfair.
- The survey, commissioned by venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG), explores attitudes towards crypto and the current financial system.
- Despite a lack of knowledge about crypto, a significant number of respondents express positive feelings towards it.
A new survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the current financial system among voters in US swing states, with a surprising openness towards cryptocurrencies despite a lack of knowledge.
US Voters Skeptical of Current Financial System
The Harris Poll, commissioned by venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG), surveyed 1,201 registered voters in Michigan, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona. The survey found that only 38% of respondents believe the current financial system is designed for people like them, while only 25% see the system as fair for all. The report states, “The current financial system is broadly unpopular, with widespread voter agreement that that system is inequitable and that younger generations in particular, are disadvantaged.”
Financial System Favors the Elite
Four in every five registered voters believe that the current financial system favors the elites over regular people. The majority of voters agree that the system lacks transparency (79%), is difficult to understand (67%), and that younger generations are set up to fail (63%).
Positive Feelings Towards Crypto Despite Lack of Knowledge
Interestingly, despite the fact that only 14% of the voters own digital assets and 69% do not feel knowledgeable about crypto, nearly a third have positive feelings towards it. Of these, around 90% are planning to vote in the upcoming 2024 elections. The survey also found that nearly half of voters do not trust political candidates that would interfere with crypto. One-quarter say that enthusiasm towards crypto would make them trust a political candidate more. 30% would be more likely to support a political candidate that is friendly to crypto.
Conclusion
The survey results highlight a clear dissatisfaction with the current financial system among voters in key US swing states, with a surprising openness towards cryptocurrencies. This could potentially influence political strategies in the upcoming elections, as candidates may need to consider their stance on cryptocurrencies to appeal to this growing demographic.
