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Conor McGregor, the former UFC champ turned Irish presidential candidate, is pushing for a national Bitcoin reserve, claiming it would hand financial power back to the people.
In a May 9 post on X, McGregor wrote:
“Crypto in its origin was founded to give power back to the people. An Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve will give power to the people’s money.”
He’s inviting top Bitcoin minds to help him shape the plan, including Anthony Pompliano and Trump crypto advisor David Bailey. McGregor promised to share more details in an upcoming X Spaces discussion.
The MMA legend announced his independent presidential run in March 2025, running on anti-immigration and anti-crime policies. Ireland’s next election is scheduled for November 11, 2025.
While El Salvador, Bhutan, and the US have explored Bitcoin reserves, Ireland would be the first EU country to do so—an ambitious goal for a candidate outside of a major political party.
McGregor’s visibility spiked recently after a White House visit and a photo-op with Donald Trump, who expressed support. However, McGregor faces major legal scrutiny in Ireland, including a recent civil conviction for sexual assault (under appeal) and previous investigations for hate speech.
His crypto track record isn’t spotless either—his REAL token launch in April failed to meet its $1 million funding goal, forcing refunds to all backers.
