Christie’s Now Accepts Crypto for Ultra-Luxury Homes

Christie’s International Real Estate is taking a bold step into digital territory. The luxury brokerage, known for high-end properties, is now handling home sales entirely in cryptocurrency—with no banks involved. And it’s doing it in the U.S., starting with Los Angeles.

Good to know

• Christie’s crypto-focused division is led by Aaron Kirman in LA and already closed deals worth tens of millions.
• Buyers can use crypto directly to purchase properties—no bank financing needed.
• Listings exceed $1 billion in value, including ultra-luxury homes open to crypto offers.

According to a recent report from The New York Times, Christie’s has launched what’s believed to be the first major U.S. brokerage division dedicated entirely to crypto real estate. The operation is being run out of Los Angeles by Aaron Kirman and his team, who specialize in deals where both sides use digital assets instead of dollars.

One deal already closed? A $65 million estate in Beverly Hills, bought entirely with cryptocurrency.

Kirman’s group isn’t winging it. The team includes lawyers, blockchain experts, and data specialists who help guide crypto-rich buyers and sellers through the transaction. They’ve already racked up a sizable portfolio. Among the listings: the $118 million La Fin in Bel Air, the $63 million Nightingale estate in Beverly Hills, and the futuristic Invisible House in Joshua Tree, currently offered at $17.95 million.

The interest isn’t just limited to the U.S. Earlier this year, Japan’s Open House Group also confirmed it was accepting bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) for home purchases. These moves show growing appetite for using digital currency in high-end real estate.

Privacy is another factor. Many of these transactions run through LLCs, giving buyers added discretion—a feature that appeals to wealthy clients who want to keep a low profile. Kirman’s team believes the trend is just beginning. They estimate crypto could account for more than a third of all U.S. home sales within five years.

Christie’s is also exploring how crypto-backed financing could work, reportedly talking with major banks to make that a reality. While crypto real estate deals are still rare compared to traditional ones, the company’s push could help bring the market into the mainstream.