Renowned investor Kevin O’Leary emphasized the significance of owning energy infrastructure in the cryptocurrency realm on Tuesday, adding that at the right price, electricity can hold greater value than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) itself.



<h2>Why Energy Control Is Crucial For Bitcoin Mining</h2>



O’Leary took to X, adding a clip from a recent interview, in which he highlighted how Bitzero, a Canadian energy infrastructure firm where he serves as a strategic investor, is leasing power for high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining activities.



“When you control infrastructure and energy, you can choose: lease the power or mine Bitcoin. Either way, it works,” the &#34;Shark Tank&#34; star said.



He claimed that the cost to mine one BTC at Bitzero is $56,000, significantly lower than the market price.



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<blockquote>People misunderstand Bitcoin. At the right power cost, electricity is more valuable than the coin itself. When you control infrastructure and energy, you can choose: lease the power or mine Bitcoin. Either way, it works. At @bitzerodotcom , our cost to mine is far below market… pic.twitter.com/O9i7PDrnrm— Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) January 20, 2026</blockquote>
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<h2>Will Regulatory Clarity Propel Bitcoin Prices?</h2>



O’Leary, also known as “Mr Wonderful,” said that Bitcoin mining’s profitability stems from low-cost electricity.



“At the right power cost, electricity is more valuable than the coin itself,” he added. 



O’Leary argued that until Bitcoin achieves regulatory clarity and rises to between $150,000 and $200,000, this is how value is captured.



He also dismissed altcoins as lacking institutional appeal, forecasting that once the CLARITY Act gets passed, institutions will have “no reason to own them.”



<h2>O’Leary’s Formula</h2>



This isn’t the first time O’Leary has stressed the importance of owning the underlying infrastructure that powers cryptocurrencies. 



He has been a known investor in cryptocurrency infrastructure companies, including Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:CRCL), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD).



O’Leary said previously that owning Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) alone is sufficient to capture 97.5% of the cryptocurrency market’s volatility and yield. He also argued that altcoins will struggle to recover after market corrections, as they lack utility.



Price Action: At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $89,732.31, down 1.94% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.



Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.



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Renowned investor Kevin O’Leary stated that owning energy infrastructure is crucial in the cryptocurrency sector, suggesting that electricity can be more valuable than Bitcoin at the right price. He highlighted that the cost to mine Bitcoin at Bitzero is $56,000, which is lower than the market price. O’Leary believes Bitcoin needs regulatory clarity and a price increase to $150,000-$200,000 for its value to be fully realized. He also dismissed altcoins, predicting they will lack institutional interest once the CLARITY Act is passed.

- Kevin O’Leary emphasized the importance of energy infrastructure in cryptocurrency, suggesting electricity may become more valuable than Bitcoin at the right price.  
- He cited Bitzero, where he is a strategic investor, highlighting that its cost to mine one Bitcoin is $56,000, significantly lower than current market rates.  
- O’Leary believes Bitcoin's value will rise substantially once regulatory clarity is achieved, while dismissing altcoins as lacking institutional appeal.

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