Kevin O’Leary: ‘Crypto Will Be the 12th Sector of the Economy’

Kevin O’Leary: ‘Crypto Will Be the 12th Sector of the Economy’

As markets stabilize and bitcoin claws its way back above $100k, Kevin O’Leary – also known as “Mr. Wonderful” – is doubling down on digital assets and calling for clear regulation to unlock crypto’s next chapter. “I consider crypto to be the 12th sector of the economy within five years,” he told CoinDesk in a wide-ranging interview ahead of his keynote at Consensus 2025 in Toronto on May 15.The O’Leary Ventures Chairman outlined his approach to…

Kevin O’Leary Bets Big on Crypto: Predicts It Will Be “12th Sector of the Economy”

O’Leary currently allocates 19% of his portfolio to a mix of cryptocurrencies and crypto-related equities. His holdings include direct investments in Bitcoin and stablecoins, along with shares in Coinbase, Robinhood, and WonderFi. Emphasizing the benefits of volatility, he explained, “No matter what crypto does—up or down—the stock market makes money because that’s the infrastructure.” Among his yield-generating favorites, O’Leary highlighted US…

The Canadian investor argues that cryptocurrencies will be the twelfth economic sector, so regulation is urgently needed to unlock institutional capital interested in entering this space. *** Kevin O’Leary maintains an exposure of 19% in crypto and related shares. He prefers to buy BTC directly before using ETF or strategies like Saylor’s. He believes that the regulation of stablecoins will release billions of dollars in institutional investment…