Grant Cardone, a prominent real estate investor, announced the integration of an additional $100 million in Bitcoin into his investment strategy, aiming for returns between 22% and 32%. Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, Cardone detailed a recent property deal where Bitcoin was paired with a $235 million asset, forming a hybrid strategy he believes will outperform traditional real estate investment trusts (REITs). Cardone criticized REITs for their inability to hold Bitcoin, emphasizing the potential of combining real estate with cryptocurrency. This latest Bitcoin allocation builds on Cardone Capital's previous purchase of 1,000 BTC in 2025, bringing the firm's total Bitcoin exposure to approximately $200 million. Cardone's strategy involves merging real estate and Bitcoin within a single investment vehicle, introducing new investors to cryptocurrency. Despite not placing real estate on blockchain rails, Cardone hinted at future plans to tokenize holdings for enhanced liquidity. He remains confident in the model's ability to compete with traditional real estate investments, asserting its resilience even if Bitcoin's value declines.