A 2024 Policygenius survey found Millennials and Gen Z are just as likely to own cryptocurrency (21%) as real estate (20%). But that parity signals more than coincidence, it marks a generational shift in how wealth is built and where trust is placed.
According to Gemini, 51% of Gen Z and 49% of Millennials in the U.S. have owned crypto. Globally, half of under-35s report active participation in digital assets. For these cohorts, crypto isn’t speculative, it’s a primary financial strategy.
This generation came of age with digital wallets, not filing cabinets. Their expectations around transparency, speed, and control are fundamentally different. Many are building wealth through crypto first, and turning to real estate once systems evolve to meet them.
At Propy, we’re not retrofitting old processes, we’re designing for this shift. Smart contract settlements, onchain title records, and blockchain infrastructure reflect how younger buyers already manage value.
As Millennials and Gen Z become the dominant force in real estate, platforms must speak their financial language.