Cardone Capital, the real estate investment firm founded by Grant Cardone, has made its first major move into Bitcoin with the purchase of 1,000 BTC—worth over $101 million at current prices. The firm disclosed the acquisition on Saturday via a post from Cardone on X, signaling a bold shift in its long-term capital preservation strategy.
Describing the move as a “full BTC strategy,” Cardone explained that the firm aims to combine “two best-in-class assets”—real estate and Bitcoin—as part of a hybrid approach to wealth creation. According to BiTBO data, the firm now holds more BTC than several public mining companies, including Core Scientific and Cipher Mining.
Cardone Capital also revealed plans to acquire an additional 3,000 BTC before the end of 2025, effectively quadrupling its exposure to Bitcoin as part of a broader asset diversification initiative.
Cardone Fund Combines Miami Real Estate With Bitcoin
Cardone Capital is not just holding Bitcoin—it’s actively building investment vehicles around it. In May, the firm launched the 10X Miami River Bitcoin Fund, a dual-asset product that merges a 346-unit residential property with a $15 million BTC allocation. The property is located along the Miami River and is part of a larger strategy to integrate digital assets into real estate portfolios.
Founded in 2017, Cardone Capital manages more than $5.1 billion in assets, primarily across multifamily housing. With over 14,000 rental units under management, the firm is now using real estate-driven cash flows to accumulate BTC and bolster its treasury strategy.
Speaking at the fund’s launch, Cardone said the concept was inspired by a family conversation:
“We wanted to create a vehicle where we acquire real estate, add Bitcoin exposure, and use the income stream to accumulate more BTC.”
Metaplanet and Saylor Signal Ongoing BTC Accumulation
Cardone’s move aligns with a broader institutional trend of using Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Earlier this week, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet added another 1,111 BTC to its holdings, purchasing the coins at an average price of $105,700. The company’s total Bitcoin stash now stands at 11,111 BTC, valued at roughly $1.12 billion.
Metaplanet’s accumulation strategy mirrors that of MicroStrategy, whose founder Michael Saylor continues to be one of Bitcoin’s most vocal corporate advocates. Over the weekend, Saylor posted a cryptic message on X—“Nothing Stops This Orange”—accompanied by a graphic of the company’s BTC portfolio. The post has historically preceded a new Bitcoin purchase, sparking speculation about an imminent announcement.
These coordinated corporate moves suggest that institutional conviction in Bitcoin remains strong, even as short-term market volatility persists.
Quick Facts
- Cardone Capital purchased 1,000 BTC worth over $101 million
- The firm plans to acquire 3,000 more BTC by end of 2025
- Cardone’s Miami-based fund merges real estate and Bitcoin assets
- Metaplanet and Saylor signal continued institutional BTC accumulation
