Cryptocurrency assets are increasingly impacting the global high-end real estate market and may be included in mortgage qualification assessments in the future.

Sotheby’s releases the “2026 Luxury Outlook Report” which states that cryptocurrencies are increasingly influencing high-end real estate purchases, especially in markets like Dubai, New York, and California. The report emphasizes that changes in the regulatory environment could become a significant turning point, and in the future, crypto assets may be included in mortgage qualification standards, opening new avenues for buyers holding large amounts of cryptocurrency.