In a series of social media posts on X, Kaz Nejatian, CEO of real estate tech firm Opendoor, strongly suggested that the company is preparing to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for home purchases. The statement came on the same day that bitcoin reached a record high of $126,272 on Bitstamp, adding fuel to the excitement around crypto adoption in the real estate sector.
Opendoor CEO: Crypto Payments Just a Priority Away
When an X user expressed a wish to buy a home on Opendoor using bitcoin or other cryptos, Nejatian responded bluntly: “We will. Just need to prioritize it.” The comment followed his earlier post inviting core retail shareholders to ask questions directly during the next earnings call, signaling a broader push for transparency and innovation.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, Opendoor revolutionized the home-selling process by offering instant cash offers online, eliminating the need for traditional listings and open houses. As an “iBuyer,” the company buys homes, renovates them, and resells them quickly to maintain liquidity. The model proved highly successful in 2025, with Opendoor’s stock (OPEN) surging over 777% in the past six months, adding 4% in the last five days and another 3% on the day of the CEO’s announcement.
Bitcoin Shatters Records, Igniting Mainstream Hopes
The timing of Nejatian’s hint was impeccable: bitcoin smashed its previous all-time high, trading at $126,272 per coin. This milestone, combined with the prospect of a major real estate platform embracing crypto, has stirred optimism among investors and enthusiasts. Industry observers believe that if Opendoor indeed integrates crypto payments, it could pave the way for other real estate players to follow suit, accelerating the use of digital assets in tangible asset transactions.
While Opendoor has not announced a specific timeline, the CEO’s unambiguous statement suggests the feature is on the company’s roadmap. The firm, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker OPEN, has seen its market cap balloon amid the stock’s meteoric rise. Incorporating cryptocurrency payments could serve as a differentiator in the competitive iBuyer landscape and attract a new wave of tech-savvy homebuyers.