McGregor Goes Full Bitcoin Maximalist—Lobbies Ireland to Mirror El Salvador’s Crypto Reserve Strategy

MMA superstar Conor McGregor just took his crypto advocacy to government halls—meeting El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to pitch Ireland on hoarding Bitcoin as national treasury reserves. Because nothing says ’sound monetary policy’ like a fighter-turned-whiskey-mogul dictating fiscal strategy.

The Notorious One doubles down: After tweeting ’Bitcoin is the future’ for years, McGregor’s now leveraging Bukele’s controversial playbook—where a country treats volatile crypto like gold bars. Dublin hasn’t commented, but bankers are probably clutching their actuarial tables.

Why this matters: If even one G7 nation blinks, the floodgates open. Meanwhile, Wall Street still can’t decide if this is genius or a geopolitical meme—but the orange coin doesn’t care.

UFC icon and Irish presidential hopefulis making headlines again—this time for his. As Ireland gears up for its November 11 presidential election, McGregor is calling for a, aiming to reshape Ireland’s economic model with digital assets at the core.

McGregor Wants Ireland to Embrace Bitcoin Like El Salvador

McGregor has announced plans to meetat the upcoming. Bukele is globally known for making Bitcoin legal tender and leading El Salvador’s aggressive BTC accumulation strategy—currently at over, worth more than.

The Irish MMA legend wants to learn from El Salvador’s success and explore how, potentially using state funds to accumulate BTC as a reserve asset.

“A Strategic bitcoin Reserve would give power back to the people and promote government transparency,” said McGregor in a recent statement.

Yes

The nation state Saylor play can be rolled out in Ireland.

This WOULD be TOPIC No. 1 at the Bitcoin Nation State Summit

Between President Bukele& Conor McGregor @nayibbukele @TheNotoriousMMA https://t.co/cbk42gtgNa

A Crypto-Friendly Candidate with Controversial Politics

McGregor’s political stance aligns closely with—especially on immigration and national identity. He fiercely opposes the newand channels the sentiments of Ireland’s far-right electorate. While divisive, hisis gaining attention across the digital asset community.

Despite his popularity in sports, McGregor remains a polarizing figure in politics due to multiple legal issues, including serious allegations that make mainstream political acceptance difficult.

Charles Hoskinson May Join the Conversation

Rumors are swirling thatmay also meet McGregor to discuss crypto adoption in Ireland. However, this meeting has not been officially confirmed.

Will McGregor Reshape Ireland’s Crypto Future?

If elected, McGregor reportedly plans to build a, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. While his chances hinge on securing the nomination—which requires backing from 20 Irish parliament members or 4 local councils—his celebrity and outspoken crypto vision may shake up the race.

Ireland, with a population of 5 million, is currently facing rising immigration tensions and political shifts. Whether McGregor can harness that sentiment and rally institutional support remains to be seen.