According to a recent Decryptnews survey, digital assets sit near the very bottom of the list of top concerns for American voters as they approach the midterm elections.

Only 1% of the 1,000 registered U.S. voters surveyed identified cryptocurrency as their primary worry. However, the broader data suggests that the technology remains a significant topic in the political landscape.

Public Opinion Strategies conducted the poll for Decryptnews in late April, as part of the outlet’s coverage of the 2026 U.S. midterm election. The sample was balanced politically, with 41% of respondents identifying with either the Republican or Democratic parties, and carries a margin of error of ±3.53%.

Although crypto will not appear directly on this year’s ballot, the industry remains heavily invested in the election’s outcome. The Clarity Act, a key piece of proposed legislation, is viewed as the sector’s foremost goal. While it still has a chance to pass before the year ends, the process has been slower than anticipated and faces numerous legislative obstacles. Additional measures, including potential tax reforms, are expected to reach Congress in the near future. In preparation for the election, the crypto sector has funneled hundreds of millions of dollars into supporting sympathetic candidates, following its role as the top donor industry in the 2024 cycle.

This piece is part of a Decryptnews series exploring voter perspectives for the 2026 midterm election.

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As of this writing, predictions for the 2026 election suggest Democrats are poised to take control of the House of Representatives, while Republicans are likely to retain their majority in the Senate. A general question in the POS poll for Decryptnews regarding voter preference between Republican and Democratic candidates showed Democrats with a narrow lead (44% to 41%). This +3 point gap aligns with other polls tracked by The New York Times.

Prediction market platform Kalshi rates the Senate race as a toss-up. However, the Cook Political Report noted in April that Democrats face a steep challenge in securing a Senate majority.

The poll also indicated that President Donald Trump holds a net negative approval rating, with 40% of respondents expressing at least some approval of his performance, while 60% expressed disapproval.

As expected, voters cited the cost of living (36%), employment and the economy (13%), and Social Security and Medicare (11%) as their most critical issues. Other topics, including immigration, healthcare, national security, and government spending, received single-digit percentages. Crypto ranked last, particularly among Republican-leaning voters. Artificial intelligence placed just above it, with 2% of respondents naming it their top concern.

Public sentiment on digital assets

Cryptocurrency does not currently enjoy a positive reputation among the survey participants. While GOP-leaning respondents viewed crypto slightly more favorably than unfavorably (41% to 39%), base Republicans (33% to 39%), independents (27% to 48%), Democratic-leaning voters (26% to 54%), and core Democrats (25% to 58%) all held more unfavorable views.

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Slightly more than a quarter of participants (27%) reported having invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency, while another 27% stated they have not but might in the future. Among those who have invested, 2% hold over $10,000 in digital assets, 9% own between $1,001 and $10,000, and 12% possess $1,000 or less.

(Decryptnews/Public Opinion Strategies)

Regarding the November election, 49% of participants who described themselves as «much more interested» in this year’s race compared to 2022 reported owning $1,000 or more in crypto.

Data shows that 47% of respondents believe Republicans are more supportive of cryptocurrencies, compared to just 14% who say the same about Democrats. These numbers do not necessarily reflect whether respondents view this alignment positively. Interestingly, Democrats held a slight advantage in voter trust regarding crypto, with 27% of respondents trusting the party more, compared to 25% for Republicans. A larger share, 40%, expressed distrust toward both parties.

Approximately 40% of respondents also indicated they would be more inclined to vote for a candidate who aligns with their views on crypto, though the survey did not clarify whether these views were positive or negative.

Crypto’s favorability rating (30%) lagged behind both Republicans (39%) and Democrats (43%). Meanwhile, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) garnered a 17% favorable rating, although only 60% of respondents overall reported having heard of it.

Artificial intelligence received more positive feedback, with 46% of respondents holding a favorable view and 45% holding an unfavorable one.

Despite these statistics — and the fact that crypto was not flagged as a top issue — when asked directly about its importance for the 2026 election, 3% of respondents called it the «single most» important issue, and an additional 22% deemed it an important issue. This indicates a significantly higher awareness of digital assets among voters compared to previous years.

Decryptnews will publish the full data from this survey on Tuesday at Consensus Miami.