Bitcoin and Ethereum Reach 6.4% Adoption in Poland

A National Bank of Poland-commissioned Ipsos survey released on May 20, 2026 shows 6.4% of Polish adults, roughly 2.5 million people, now own cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin leads holdings at 3.5% of respondents while Ethereum follows at 2.2% and stablecoins at 0.9%. The conservative central-bank estimate contrasts sharply with industry claims of over 35% adoption and limited 2023 tax filings, arriving amid exchange licensing moves and upcoming EU MiCA rules. The data underscore steady but fragmented retail crypto growth in Poland with potential regulatory implications.