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Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California is reshaping the future of luxury property sales with the launch of its groundbreaking cryptocurrency division, managing an exclusive portfolio valued at over $1 billion. As the first major brokerage to unite ultra-luxury real estate and digital currency under one dedicated platform, this bold initiative signals a new era where affluent buyers can navigate high-end property transactions using cryptocurrency, transforming the way luxury assets are bought and sold. 

The division debuts with three signature properties showcasing the potential of crypto in high-end real estate:

• LA FIN: A $118 million architectural masterpiece by developer Joe Englehoff, marking the highest-priced home to accept cryptocurrency.
  
• The Invisible House: A minimalist Joshua Tree icon listed at $17.95 million.
  
• Nightingale: A $63 million Beverly Hills estate designed by AD100 architects Woods + Dangaran.

Aaron Kirman, who brings unmatched expertise from facilitating landmark Bitcoin real estate deals, including a $65 million Beverly Hills sale, emphasized the division’s groundbreaking role. With over $22 billion in career sales and the record-breaking $141 million sale of “The One,” Kirman remains a dominant force in the ultra-luxury market.

The timing of this launch is critical. Bitcoin surged 159% in 2024, and new legislation, such as the GENIUS ACT, encourages crypto-backed mortgages through agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Deloitte forecasts the tokenized real estate market will reach $4 trillion by 2035, underscoring the division’s visionary approach.

Kirman observed that traditional real estate has been slow to adopt the crypto revolution, and emphasized that they are transforming the market by creating a platform that links digital wealth with physical assets.

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California is setting a new benchmark by integrating cryptocurrency into luxury property transactions. This initiative signals a fundamental shift in how ultra-high-net-worth individuals invest in real estate, as digital currencies become a vital part of the luxury market.

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SOURCES: CURATED LUXURY, CHRISTIES REAL ESTATE