Crypto adoption is growing among Americans and the expectations of a spot bitcoin ETF approval could play a significant role, a new report by the cybersecurity research team Security.org shows.

According to a poll of 1,500 Americans, 40% of them currently own crypto, which is 10% more than last year's poll showed, Security.org said. Of those not currently in crypto, 15 percent said they intended to purchase some this year, and 21% said they will be more likely to invest if the spot bitcoin ETF gets approved.

According to the poll, 46% of respondents said they believed bitcoin ETF approvals in 2024 will positively impact the blockchain industry.

There are currently 13 active spot bitcoin ETF applications on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's table, and the decision deadline …