UFC Legend McGregor Questions Why the U.S. Is Including XRP, Cardano, and Solana in Its Crypto Reserve

The recent comments come from Bitcoin and Ethereum advocates insisting that only Bitcoin and Ethereum are truly decentralized. McGregor raised the issue on X, attracting reactions from Bitcoin supporters.

UFC legend Conor McGregor has sparked a debate among crypto enthusiasts after questioning why the U.S. is including XRP, Cardano, and Solana in its crypto reserve amid claims that only Bitcoin and Ethereum are decentralized.

The recent comments come from Bitcoin and Ethereum advocates insisting that only Bitcoin and Ethereum are truly decentralized. McGregor raised the issue on X, reacting to a post about President Donald Trump’s March 2025 announcement confirming that the U.S. crypto reserve would hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.

“I have learned from the events this week that not all blockchains are actually decentralised. A lot of people are including BTC and ETH as the only truly decentralised networks, but the US government are going to buy XRP, SOL, and ADA? Give me your thoughts!”

I have learned from the events this week that not all blockchains are actually decentralised

A lot of people are including BTC and ETH as the only truly decentralised networks

But the US government are going to buy XRP, SOL, and ADA?

Give me your thoughts! pic.twitter.com/KMjVCSujqO

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 26, 2025

McGregor, who is now becoming a voice in the crypto sphere, added that he found it "odd" that the government would choose these specific coins.

"It's odd how they are picking these coins. BTC and ETH are the only true decentralized coins. Good luck to the U.S. president on trying to control any of those ledgers. They are uncontrolable. They are the people's coins," one user replied to the mixed martial artist.

Another Bitcoin supporter wrote: "They are going to buy the centralized tokens again. Pay no attention to the fib. BTC and maybe ETH are the only decentralized coins."

However, a Cardano fan disagreed, saying: "Cardano is the most decentralized out of all of them. Especially now with the new on-chain governance voting system."

McGregor Weighs In on Bitcoin Adoption as Independent Candidate

McGregor's recent post continues his broader campaign for increased Bitcoin adoption, especially in his native Ireland. Since May 9, he has been making a strong push for a Bitcoin strategic reserve in the European country.

Announcing his candidacy for the 2025 Irish presidential election as an independent candidate, McGregor has been framing Bitcoin as "people's money" and arguing that Ireland should follow the growing list of countries considering Bitcoin for their national reserves.

He has also hosted several discussions on X (formerly Twitter) Space, inviting expert input from figures like Anthony Pompliano, David Bailey, and Max Keiser.

This campaign focuses on elevating Ireland to a leadership role in Bitcoin adoption to foster transparency, economic freedom, and monetary sovereignty.

European Nations Open to Bitcoin in Their Reserves

The global push surrounding Bitcoin reserves supports McGregor's ambitions. Several countries are exploring Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, economic instability, or overreliance on the U.S. dollar.

In the European Union, the Czech Republic is reviewing a proposal to allocate up to 5% of its national reserves into Bitcoin. Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl has backed the idea, suggesting it could be part of a broader strategy for investing in new asset classes.

Presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen in Poland has also pledged to establish a Bitcoin reserve if elected. In Germany, former finance minister Christian Lindner has voiced support for including Bitcoin in the country's reserves.

Lawmakers in Russia are pushing for a Bitcoin reserve to shield the country from sanctions and currency devaluation. Brazil's congress is currently reviewing a bill that would create a Sovereign Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Japan is also in the midst of discussions about a Bitcoin reserve, although concerns about its volatility have slowed down the process.

In the U.S., President Donald Trump's March executive order paves the way for a Bitcoin reserve funded through seized crypto assets. Senator Cynthia Lummis's BITCOIN Act aims to accumulate one million BTC over five years for the U.S. Treasury.

El Salvador, the world's first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, already holds more than 6,000 BTC and continues to promote the cryptocurrency under President Nayib Bukele's leadership.

McGregor's goal is to meet with Bukele to learn from El Salvador's experience, which he plans to apply to his own vision for Ireland. However, the European Union's regulatory framework might pose challenges to such endeavors.

Specifically, the European Central Bank (ECB) remains skeptical of Bitcoin, and ECB President Christine Lagarde has previously ruled out holding the cryptocurrency as part of EU central bank reserves.

Earlier Involvement in Crypto

McGregor's increasing presence in the crypto space comes after a setback in April with his meme coin "REAL." The coin, launched through a sealed