Cryptocurrency adoption in the U.S. is increasingly showing a political divide, with Republicans now more likely than Democrats to own digital assets such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). 22% And 17% Are The Magic Numbers A June survey by Pew Research Center shows that 22% of Republicans have invested, traded or used cryptocurrency, compared with 17% of Democrats.
This is compared to prior years when crypto ownership rates between the two groups were largely similar, CNBC reported on June 21.
Pew found Republican crypto adoption has climbed six percentage points since 2021, while Democratic participation has remained relatively unchanged.
Morning Consult data cited in the report showed the divide began emerging around mid-2023 and accelerated during the 2024 election cycle.
By Q2 of 2025, nearly 28% of Republicans had bought or sold crypto in the prior 12 months, compared with 17% of Democrats.
