Conor McGregor, former UFC champion, hinted at his presidential ambitions and made a bold promise to integrate Bitcoin into Europe's financial system.
Conor McGregor's Presidential Campaign
McGregor announced his intention to run for president of Ireland in the upcoming elections on November 11, 2025. He focused on issues such as immigration and crime. In his tweet, he stated: "First man to win two belts in the cage. First fighter to walk in as president. First president to put Bitcoin on Europe’s balance sheet."
Support for Bitcoin and Strategic Reserve
The fighter has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin, previously advocating for an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve. In a post, he highlighted: "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."
Plans to Meet with the President of El Salvador
McGregor is set to attend the Bitcoin Nation State Summit in El Salvador, where he plans to meet with President Nayib Bukele. They are expected to discuss how Ireland might adopt Bitcoin at a national level, following El Salvador’s lead.
Conor McGregor is actively pursuing his presidential ambitions while emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin for the country's economy. However, he has yet to receive an official nomination to run in the elections.
