Conor McGregor Pushes Ireland for Bitcoin Reserve

Former UFC champion and Irish presidential hopeful Conor McGregor has intensified his advocacy for an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve. On May 30, he took to X to pledge a “decentralised blueprint for sovereignty,” criticizing Germany for “dropping the ball” and promising that “Ireland will not.”

McGregor also reached out to El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele, tagging him with the words, “let’s chat,” a message that Bukele later reposted from his account. This interaction underscores McGregor’s growing influence in the global conversation about digital assets and financial sovereignty.

McGregor’s campaign for a strategic Bitcoin reserve has gained momentum over recent weeks. On May 9, he posted on X, stating that “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 also announced plans to cohost a Twitter space to discuss his vision for change, emphasizing his commitment to bringing the conversation about Bitcoin to the mainstream.

McGregor’s proposal aligns Ireland with nations that have embraced Bitcoin at a sovereign level, drawing inspiration from El Salvador’s move to make Bitcoin legal tender and establish a national reserve. His campaign has evolved into a broader debate about Ireland’s financial independence, attracting the attention of prominent Bitcoin advocates such as Anthony Pompliano and David Bailey.

Despite the support and favorable price momentum, the path to establishing a national Bitcoin reserve in Ireland is fraught with challenges. Ireland’s membership in the European Union’s monetary framework means that any move to hold Bitcoin as a sovereign asset would require unprecedented coordination with EU institutions and the Irish Central Bank.

McGregor’s proposal comes at a pivotal moment for Ireland and the global financial landscape. As digital assets gain prominence, his call for an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve challenges traditional monetary institutions and advocates for a new era of financial sovereignty. His willingness to engage with digital asset policy has brought Bitcoin into the national spotlight, shaping discussions around digital assets and financial independence in Ireland for years to come.

As the presidential election approaches, set for no later than November 11, McGregor’s campaign will continue to test the boundaries of crypto and politics, both in Ireland and across Europe. Whether or not his vision for an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve gains traction, the debate he has opened is likely to have a lasting impact on the future of digital assets in the region.