This is the moment crypto wealth meets tangible luxury
“We’re not just accepting cryptocurrency, we’re creating an entirely new marketplace for the growing class of digital asset holders seeking to diversify into premier real estate,” said Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.
The division launches with three initial listings:
- LA FIN, a $118 million estate developed by Joe Englehoff, which is believed to be the most expensive home to accept crypto.
- The Invisible House, a $17.95 million property in Joshua Tree.
- Nightingale, a $63 million Beverly Hills estate designed by Woods Dangaran.
Kirman previously closed a $65 million real estate transaction using bitcoin and has overseen more than $22 billion in career sales. He was also responsible for the $141 million sale of “The One” in Bel Air — the most expensive home ever sold at auction in the U.S.
“Traditional real estate has been way too slow to embrace the crypto revolution that I’ve seen close deals for years,” Kirman said. “We’re changing that narrative by creating a sophisticated platform that bridges the gap between digital wealth and physical assets.”
The launch comes amid renewed interest in digital assets.
Bitcoin rose 159% in 2024 and the federal government has taken steps to normalize crypto in real estate — including pushing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to explore accepting digital currencies for mortgage payments.
Deloitte projects the tokenized real estate market will reach $4 trillion by 2035.
“This isn’t just a new service — it’s a fundamental shift in how ultra-high-net-worth individuals approach real estate investment,” Kirman said. “We’ve always created the market, not followed it.”
Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California employs more than 200 agents and specializes in luxury properties throughout the region.
Aaron Kirman Group earned a No. 1 volume ranking among small teams in both California and the United States, according to RealTrends Verified’s 2025 rankings.