Cryptocurrency Ownership High Among Sports Bettors, But Exchange Role Unclear

A new survey by Paysafe found that 64% of active US online bettors own at least one cryptocurrency, but it's not clear if they use their digital assets to fund wagers.

The survey, conducted in March 2026 and based on responses from 2,550 active and prospective online sports bettors across nine US states, also found that 83% of respondents expressed interest in using crypto to fund online wagers, and 45% listed it as one of their preferred payment methods.

Paysafe's announcement of a new 'Pay with Crypto' service, launched in April 2026, provides evidence of a working route from supported wallets to a dollar-funded player account. However, the company does not report how many deposits begin at an exchange or how much money follows that path.