NEW REPORT: are Bitcoin Holders CONSERVATIVE or LIBERAL? | Professor Troy Cross

Inside Bitcoin’s Political Shift: Troy Cross Breaks Down New Adoption Data | THE Bitcoin Podcast

In this explosive episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Troy Cross, professor of philosophy and co-founder of the Nakamoto Project, to unpack the latest comprehensive survey on Bitcoin adoption, sentiment, and politics in the U.S. This is the most in-depth data set to date on how Americans really think about Bitcoin.

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🔍 Topics Covered:
• 🇺🇸 Walker’s eye-opening meetings with congressional staffers and why most don’t understand the difference between Bitcoin and Trump Coin
• 💥 Senator Dick Durbin’s anti-Bitcoin rant—and how it reveals deep generational and ideological gaps
• 📊 Key findings from Troy’s new Bitcoin survey: 48 million Americans have exposure to Bitcoin
• 📉 Why Bitcoin sentiment is declining on the left, despite institutional and political wins
• 🧠 “Bitcoiners Are Just People Who Know About Bitcoin” — how knowledge, not identity, drives adoption
• 🧭 The rise of “moral maximalism” among Bitcoiners — a unique moral profile unlike left or right
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bitcoin ownership by age, race, gender, political ideology, and income level
• 🪙 Should the U.S. convert some of its gold to Bitcoin? Troy reveals surprising data on public support
• ⚖️ Why Bitcoin adoption is becoming polarized—and how political tribalism could hinder broader access

🔥 Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, policymaker, or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode is packed with data-driven insights, philosophical perspective, and firsthand Capitol Hill drama you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Takeaways

Moral foundations can predict political ideology.

Bitcoiners possess a unique moral foundations profile.

The moral profile of Bitcoiners does not align with conservatives or liberals.

Understanding moral foundations can provide insights into political behavior.

The study of Bitcoiners reveals new dimensions in moral psychology.

Political ideologies are not binary; they can be more complex.

Moral foundations theory offers a framework for understanding diverse beliefs.

Bitcoiners may prioritize different values than traditional political groups.

The research highlights the importance of nuanced understanding in political discourse.

Exploring moral foundations can lead to better communication across ideological divides.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:06 Insights from Capitol Hill: Engaging with Elected Officials

06:10 Generational Divide in Politics: Staffers vs. Politicians

08:57 The Political Landscape of Bitcoin Ownership

11:43 Understanding Bitcoin Adoption: Survey Insights

16:08 Political Sentiment and Bitcoin: Shifts in Ownership

19:05 Self-Custody and Bitcoin: A Growing Trend

22:24 The Future of Bitcoin: Early Adoption and Political Implications

33:26 Shifting Sentiments on Bitcoin Ownership

36:15 The Polarization of Bitcoin's Brand

40:44 Political Associations and Bitcoin's Image

43:17 The Impact of Political Figures on Bitcoin Legislation

47:11 The Role of Education in Bitcoin Adoption

51:16 Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption

01:00:15 Moral Maximalism Among Bitcoiners

01:11:07 The Evolution of Bitcoin Ownership

01:13:33 Predictors of Bitcoin Ownership

01:16:04 The Role of Education in Bitcoin Adoption

01:18:02 Political Polarization and Bitcoin Sentiment

01:20:17 Political Decisions and Bitcoin's Future

01:25:46 The Viability of Third-Party Political Contenders

01:30:34 Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Strategic Shift

01:37:41 The Future of Bitcoin Education and Adoption