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Sławomir Mentzen, a leading candidate in Poland’s 2025 presidential race, has pledged to establish a national Bitcoin reserve if elected. Mentzen’s <a href="https://x.com/SlawomirMentzen/status/1858152383169052798">promise</a>, made on November 17 via social media platform X, reflects a growing trend of political leaders embracing Bitcoin as a strategic asset. 
Responding to a proposal from Lech Wilczynski, CEO of crypto exchange Swap.ly, Mentzen committed to implementing a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” in Poland. The concept, initially proposed by the Satoshi Action Fund, outlines a national policy for accumulating Bitcoin to hedge against economic uncertainty. 
Wilczynski urged Mentzen to prioritize the initiative, stating, “There is no point in waiting. Instead of passing ineffective crypto regulations, this should come first.” Mentzen’s response was unequivocal: “Of course.” 
The presidential election, set for May 2025, has seen Mentzen gaining traction among libertarian and right-wing voters. His crypto-friendly stance aligns with broader global trends of governments exploring Bitcoin reserves to diversify financial assets. 
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-following-the-lead-of-bitcoin-advocates-span">Following the Lead of Bitcoin Advocates</h2> 
Mentzen’s commitment mirrors a similar proposal by U.S. President-elect <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/bitcoin-hits-new-ath-as-trump-nears-presidency-bulls-brace-for-post-election-volatility/">Donald Trump, who pledged during</a> his campaign to establish a “Strategic Bitcoin Stockpile.” In July, Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation to create a BTC reserve for the U.S., targeting the acquisition of one million BTC over five years. The bill aims to hedge against national debt while holding the assets for at least two decades. 
Globally, countries like <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/el-salvador-marks-3-years-of-bitcoin-as-legal-tender/">El Salvador and Bhutan have already embraced Bitcoin</a> as part of their national financial strategies. El Salvador, under President Nayib Bukele, became the first country to legalize BTC as legal tender in 2021. It has since amassed over 5,748 Bitcoin. Bhutan, meanwhile, has quietly engaged in BTC mining and holds an estimated $780 million in digital assets. 
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-poland-in-the-global-crypto-race-span">Poland in the Global Crypto Race</h2> 
Mentzen’s proposal could position Poland as a key player in the global Bitcoin adoption movement. While critics may question the feasibility of such a reserve, proponents argue that it offers a hedge against inflation and economic instability. 
If elected, Mentzen’s leadership could mark a major shift in Poland’s approach to digital assets, signaling a new era of crypto-forward policies in Central Europe. 
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Polish Presidential Hopeful Mentzen Pledges Bitcoin Reserve Plan

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