Christie’s Launches $1B Crypto Real Estate with Bitcoin
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a dedicated crypto real estate division, led by CEO Aaron Kirman. It lists over $1 billion in luxury properties that can be bought entirely with Bitcoin. This crypto real estate arm handles end-to-end crypto transactions, supported by legal, compliance and blockchain experts who vet asset origins. Featured listings include a $118 million Bel Air mansion, a $63 million Beverly Hills Nightingale residence and the $18 million Invisible House in Joshua Tree. Buyers can complete deals without bank intermediation. The move aligns with recent US regulatory shifts, after the FHFA asked Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto reserves for mortgages. Christie’s predicts that within five years, one-third of US home sales may settle in digital assets. It is also in talks with major banks to offer crypto-based financing.
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The launch of Christie’s dedicated crypto real estate division represents a major endorsement of Bitcoin’s utility in high-value transactions, likely boosting market confidence and demand. In the short term, traders may respond with increased buying on expectations of rising institutional and high-net-worth involvement. Long term, the move signals growing mainstream adoption of digital assets in traditional sectors, supporting sustained price appreciation.