The power of the internet changed real estate investing forever.

It may have started off slow but it wasn’t long before a few simple clicks could have you viewing properties all over the world with information that would take you days to gather before.

Some investors look at the two assets as competitive, having to choose between them.

But what if they are complimentary and can work together to build a robust portfolio with strong returns?

that often appreciate over time and generate passive income through rentals.

Its stability and historical reliability make it a favoured choice for investors seeking a hedge against inflation and economic downturns.

Bitcoin, on the other hand, introduces a high-growth, digital alternative that thrives on its decentralized nature and limited supply—capped at 21 million coins—which can drive value as demand increases.

Unlike real estate, Bitcoin offers quick liquidity, allowing investors to buy or sell almost instantly on global exchanges, and its portability means wealth can be easily transferred across borders.

While it lacks the physical presence of property, Bitcoin’s potential for outsized returns has drawn comparisons to "digital real estate," especially as institutional adoption grows.

By merging the two, an investor could balance real estate’s steady, grounded returns with Bitcoin’s potential upside, using property income/equity to fund Bitcoin savings/investments or leveraging Bitcoin gains to acquire more real estate, creating a dynamic, inflation-resistant strategy for the future. 

The tool below is meant as a thought experiment.

Of course, no one knows what the future holds for asset appreciation. 

But what could an investment portfolio made up of Real Estate and Bitcoin look like with historical appreciation rates?

With the impact technology has already had on so much of our everyday lives we feel it’s a worthwhile question to ask yourself as an investor.