Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market could face near-term volatility following Democrats’ takeover of Congress.
But Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes younger, crypto-friendly lawmakers will still support the industry’s long-term growth.
In his weekly memo on Nov. 11, Hougan argued that the election changed the political balance of Congress without significantly weakening support for digital assets.
"The election doesn’t matter for crypto; demographics do," he wrote.
Bitwise Not Worried About The Democratic Sweep
Hougan highlighted data from crypto advocacy group "Stand With Crypto" showing that the incoming Congress retains substantial support for digital assets.
- 51 pro-crypto senators: Just one fewer than the outgoing Congress.
- 241 pro-crypto House members: Already a majority of the 425-member caucus cited in the memo.
- 15 senators under 50: Nearly double the previous eight.
- 94 Gen Z and Millennial House members: Reflecting a younger generation of lawmakers.
Incoming senators are also 14 years younger on average than those leaving office.
Hougan argued that younger politicians are more comfortable with cryptocurrencies because they grew up alongside digital technology.
He cited a “Charles Schwab survey” showing that 33% of millennials own crypto, compared with just 8% of Baby Boomers.
"Congress turned blue, but it also turned less grey," Hougan said.
Could Democrats Still Hurt Crypto?
Hougan expects greater scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto ventures, prediction markets and the broader industry, particularly if Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) leads the Senate Banking Committee.
However, Bitcoin, stablecoins and tokenization will remain resilient.
He highlighted newly elected Texas Democratic Sen. James Talarico, 37, who holds an A rating from "Stand With Crypto" and backed a Texas Bitcoin reserve.
Crypto Pullback, A Buying Opportunity
Hougan expects political uncertainty to create volatility over the coming weeks and potentially months.
Although, he views election-driven weakness as a potential buying opportunity, arguing that generational adoption matters more than which party controls Congress.
His thesis is that younger lawmakers will increasingly shape crypto policy as they gain political influence.
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