Sławomir Mentzen, candidate for the 2025 Polish presidential election, promises to create a national Bitcoin reserve if he gains power. This announcement is part of a growing movement of institutional adoption of cryptos by States.
Polish presidential candidate promises strategic Bitcoin reserve
On November 17, Sławomir Mentzen made a notable announcement on the social network X concerning his project to constitute a strategic Bitcoin reserve for Poland.
This statement came in response to Lech Wilczynski, CEO of exchange platform Swap.ly, who questioned the potential adoption of the reserve model proposed by the Satoshi Action Fund, an influential crypto advocacy group.
“ The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill is ready. There is no more time to waste. Rather than passing inadequate crypto legislation, we need to act now before it's too late“, declared Wilczynski, before directly questioning the candidate: “Will President Sławomir Mentzen seek to create a strategic reserve in Poland?“
Faced with this question, Mentzen’s response was clear and direct: “ Of course“. This firm stance demonstrates its desire to establish Poland as a key player in the crypto ecosystem.
This initiative echoes Donald Trump's recent promise during his US presidential campaign, illustrating a growing trend among political leaders to consider Bitcoin as a strategic asset for their nation.
The announcement comes strategically a few months before the Polish presidential elections in May 2025, and could strengthen the already significant support that Mentzen enjoys among the libertarian and technophile electorate.
A strategy inspired by international models
Mentzen's proposal comes in the wake of several notable government initiatives. Indeed, in the United States, Senator Cynthia Lummis tabled an ambitious bill last July aimed at acquiring one million Bitcoins over five years, intended to cover the national debt. This plan provides for a minimum holding period of 20 years, demonstrating a long-term vision.
El Salvador is a pioneer in this area, having made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021. Under the presidency of Nayib Bukele, the country has built up an impressive reserve of 5,748.8 Bitcoins.
More discreetly, Bhutan has also joined this movement, with a portfolio of digital assets valued at around $780 million, according to Arkham Intelligence revelations in September.
In short, this strategy of diversifying national reserves towards Bitcoin appears to be gaining popularity among political leaders, potentially marking the start of a new era in the management of sovereign assets.
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