Cryptocurrency

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Explains Why He’s Bullish on Solana and Polygon and Hedera

Kevin O’Leary, a celebrity investor, who is also known as Mr. Wonderful on ABC TV series Shark Tank, has recently shared the reason for being bullish on Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and Hedera (HBAR).

In a new interview with the stern Bitcoin maximalist Anthony Pompliano on The Business Show, O’Leary stated that cryptocurrency has advanced into software rather than an alternative form of money.

Read Also: Biggest NFT Marketplace OpenSea Working on Solana and Phantom Wallet Integration

As recounted by the celebrity investor, he screens crypto projects and traditional software companies in almost the same way. He said he observes coins and their vision. He then used Polygon to explain his approach to investing in crypto projects.

Kevin O’Leary noted:

If I want to invest in Polygon, I want to meet the engineering team, which I did in Dubai. I met the team, heard the vision of what they’re doing, looked at the economic reality at the outcome, the potential of it... First is team. If I check the box on team – smart guys, good engineers, good strategy, good group – I’m interested...

Read Also: Analyst Unveils Potential Breakout Points for VeChain (VET), Polkadot (DOT), and Polygon (MATIC) in 2022

Here’s the second test. What economic value are they creating? In the case of Polygon, aggregating transactions to reduce gas fees on Ethereum is a smart idea. You have an economic reason to pursue that. You save money. Transaction fees are less. I think the potential of that is large.”

As for Solana (SOL) and its developers, Kevin O’Leary said it’s a project seeking a unique solution:

They’re trying to solve problems a different way to speed everything up. Check the box. Who’s working on that? [FTX exchange head] Sam Bankman-Fried and his team. Why wouldn’t you bet that horse?

Read Also: JPMorgan: Ethereum Is Losing Ground to Solana in the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Sector

He also has this to say about Hedera (HBAR) and the team behind its advancement:

Great team, good engineers. What’s the economic premise that would keep that growing? Boeing wants a quasi-centralized/decentralized platform, they want the best of both worlds. HBAR can deliver that, check the box there.


Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram

Tobi Loba

Tobi Loba is a passionate writer with a vast interest in the stock market. She joined the crypto ecosystem about three years ago and has written lots of ebooks and articles in relation to cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. Tobi Loba earned her degree at the University of Ibadan.

Recent Posts

Top Cryptos for Significant Returns: Why Cardano’s Missed Opportunity Is Real and Qubetics is a Game-Changer in 2025

The cryptocurrency market has been buzzing lately, and not just because of the roller-coaster prices.…

2 hours ago

Kaspa Price Plunges 24.8% In 30 Days, FloppyPepe (FPPE) Receives 1,500% Growth Prediction From Top Wall Street Analyst

Meanwhile, the Kaspa price has recently dropped by 24.8%. FloppyPepe (FPPE) receives a bold prediction…

5 hours ago

Crudo Protocol’s Wallet App Goes Live: A New Era for Crude Oil Transactions Begins!

Crudo Protocol has reached a historic milestone with the official launch of its blockchain-based crude…

7 hours ago

Elon Musk’s Grok Is Bullish On XRP For 2025: XRP Will Melt Faces

Crypto influencer Amelie recently shared a tweet expressing excitement over an AI model’s bullish stance…

7 hours ago

Expert Reveals Potential Smart Move if XRP Falls Below $1

As the broader crypto market experiences a downturn, XRP has come under significant selling pressure,…

7 hours ago

XRP Faces Hourly Death Cross. Here’s the Significance

XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has formed a significant bearish technical signal on…

8 hours ago