Kevin O'Leary bets on crypto, eyes blockchain adoption

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Sep 18, 2026

Kevin O'Leary is buying crypto ahead of the next cycle, sees stock exchange blockchain adoption as historic, and expects gradual institutional adoption, especially for bitcoin.

Kevin O'Leary revealed at the Avalanche Summit in New York that he is actively acquiring new crypto positions in preparation for the next market cycle. He emphasized that the future of crypto investing depends on which blockchain achieves broad industry adoption, noting that there is currently no consensus among executives on the leading blockchain platform. O'Leary highlighted that if a major stock exchange adopts blockchain technology, it would be a historic milestone. Such a move would set technical and compliance standards for the wider financial system. He compared potential institutional allocations to bitcoin with the gradual approach institutions have taken toward gold, suggesting bitcoin could eventually make up 1% to 3% of alternative-asset portfolios. Addressing regulation, O'Leary stated that effective tax policy for digital assets will require further regulatory development. He does not expect significant legislative changes before the midterm elections. Overall, he foresees a gradual, structured transition toward institutional crypto adoption, with a major stock exchange's blockchain adoption as a key event to watch.