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Conor McGregor’s crypto adventure just got a reality check. The former UFC champ’s memecoin, called “REAL,” failed to hit its fundraising goal, and now investors are getting their money back.
What Happened To McGregor’s Token?
McGregor teamed up with Real World Gaming (RWG) to launch the REAL token. The goal? Raise at least $1 million through a sealed-bid auction. But after 28 hours of hype, the total raised was only $392,315 in USDC — not even half the target.
RWG took to X (formerly Twitter) and admitted defeat:
“We need to be real. We didn’t hit our minimum raise. All bids will be refunded in full.”
The Numbers Don’t Lie
- Goal: $1 million minimum raise
- Actual Raised: $392,315
- Bidders: 668 participants
- Token Price: Starting at $0.06 per REAL
- Supply Offered: 60 million tokens (3% of total supply)
That’s a pretty rough debut for a token McGregor claimed would “make REAL change in the world.”
Bad Timing Or Bad Luck?
The failed launch happened while Bitcoin was dropping and the global market was shaky. Plus, memecoins have been losing steam since early 2025. Even celebrity-backed tokens haven’t been safe from flop territory.
RWG, however, isn’t giving up. They said: “This is not the end.” So, we might see a comeback attempt.
Lesson Learned?
Celebrity + Memecoin doesn’t always equal success — especially when investors are now much more cautious after a wave of rug pulls and scam coins.
