How Many U.S. Lawmakers Actually Own Bitcoin? Fewer Than You Might Think
- As of June 2025, fewer than 3% of U.S. Congress members have reported owning any form of cryptocurrency.
- Only 13 lawmakers have disclosed crypto exposure, and just nine of them own Bitcoin directly.
- Senator Cynthia Lummis, Senator Ted Cruz, and Vice President J.D. Vance remain the most prominent Bitcoin holders in Congress.
Despite a growing number of pro-Bitcoin voices in the U.S. Congress, only a handful of lawmakers currently report owning any form of cryptocurrency.
Out of 535 elected members across the House and Senate, only 13 have confirmed exposure to digital assets. Even fewer, just nine, have reported owning Bitcoin directly. This stands in contrast to the increasingly positive rhetoric around crypto policy coming from both chambers in recent months.
“Who Has Skin in the Game?” Raises Questions On X
Prominent Bitcoin advocate and security engineer Jameson Lopp recently asked on X: “A decent number of U.S. Congress members speak favorably about Bitcoin. But how many of them actually believe in it enough to own any?” He pointed readers to https://bitcoinpoliticians.org, a tool tracking politicians’ holdings.
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How Many U.S. Lawmakers Actually Own Bitcoin? Fewer Than You Might Think
- As of June 2025, fewer than 3% of U.S. Congress members have reported owning any form of cryptocurrency.
- Only 13 lawmakers have disclosed crypto exposure, and just nine of them own Bitcoin directly.
- Senator Cynthia Lummis, Senator Ted Cruz, and Vice President J.D. Vance remain the most prominent Bitcoin holders in Congress.
Despite a growing number of pro-Bitcoin voices in the U.S. Congress, only a handful of lawmakers currently report owning any form of cryptocurrency.
Out of 535 elected members across the House and Senate, only 13 have confirmed exposure to digital assets. Even fewer, just nine, have reported owning Bitcoin directly. This stands in contrast to the increasingly positive rhetoric around crypto policy coming from both chambers in recent months.
“Who Has Skin in the Game?” Raises Questions On X
Prominent Bitcoin advocate and security engineer Jameson Lopp recently asked on X: “A decent number of U.S. Congress members speak favorably about Bitcoin. But how many of them actually believe in it enough to own any?” He pointed readers to https://bitcoinpoliticians.org, a tool tracking politicians’ holdings.
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