Can you Buy Turkish Real Estate with Crypto?

Yes. Crypto can be used to purchase properties in Turkey if structured legally.

Data recently released in a study by CryptoNinjas revealed that the United States is the country that trades the most crypto with a trading volume worth more than $4 trillion USD. Turkey was second, and South Korea third – both having crypto trading volumes that exceed $1 trillion USD.

The same study also shows that the United Arab Emirates is the country with the greatest percentage of residents that own some sort of cryptocurrency with 30% of the population invested. 15% of the population of the United States are investing in crypto – the highest globally in terms of physical number of people at 53 million.

The Strong Crypto Market in Turkey

- Turkey’s liquid market: Turkey’s trading volumes are the second highest globally – exceeding $1 trillion USD according to latest information and data.

- CEX and DEX: Turkey is close to the top for centralised and decentralised exchange activity. Data shows that in 2024, up to 40% of crypto transactions in Turkey happened on DEXs.

- Used to preserve wealth: Analysts highlight markets such as Argentina and Turkey where inflation and currency depreciation leads to crypto being seen as a safe haven.

- Progress in regulation: Turkey announced a crypto outline in March 2025 that would see exchanges placed under the Capital Markets Board.

Crypto Investors Looking to Buy Real Estate

Once investors have accumulated enough wealth in digital assets, they normally look to diversify into a mixture of digital assets and hard assets. Hard assets that offer cash flow and long-term security. International analysts suggest that converting a portion of crypto profits into real estate is a sensible strategy. With Turkey being one of the most active crypto markets in the world, investors are already doing just that.

- The global appeal of Istanbul: As the meeting point of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Istanbul offers year-round rental demand from a population of over 16 million people – including international students, city professionals, expats, and families.

- Projects and Urban Regeneration: Over the past 20 years, Istanbul has invested heavily in new infrastructure, transportation, public services, and real estate projects. Areas undergoing urban renewal are ripe for investment.

- Developers often list in USD: Many local developers in Istanbul price their properties and projects in currencies including USD and Euros. This makes it easier and more familiar for crypto investors looking to buy Istanbul property.

- Istanbul’s real estate stability: The property market in Istanbul remains one of the most diverse in the world – attracting international investors and often used as a stabiliser against other fluctuating investments.

Want to Buy using Crypto? Place Overseas can Help

At Place Overseas, we have built an end-to-end system for our crypto clients – designed to help investors move from Wallet to Turkish property ownership in an easy and seamless process. This is all done with speed, compliance, and discretion in mind.

- Fully Licensed partners: Working with licensed partners and OTC desks that accept all major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Crypto such as BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC are converted into USD, EUR, or TRY in order to purchase real estate.

- Adhering to regulations: Our experts ensure an audit trail is in place that follows Turkish banking compliance and regulation requirements – from the original source of funds to the final payment of the chosen property.

- Price-lock and full coordination: To minimise any market swings, the price will be locked at the moment of conversion and Escrow release. The flow of funds will be pre-confirmed with the seller, developer, and local Turkish banks.

- Turkish Citizenship and documentation: If the investor is applying for Turkish Citizenship, our lawyers will prepare and organise necessary paperwork – valuation reports, notarised documents, and receipts from banks proving purchase.

Buying Turkish Real Estate with Crypto – A Step-by-Step guide

1 – Initial call with Place Overseas: Our advisors will discuss in-depth with you – setting a budget, yield and rental targets, and lifestyle requirements.

2 – Properties that match your requirements: Our client advisors will send you a range of projects and properties that meet your requirements.

3 – Plan for settling using crypto: We will agree with you on which coins will be used, the window of execution, partner for conversion, and Escrow process.

4 – Conversion and property payment: Once you have selected a property, the crypto transfer will be executed and converted to fiat. Escrow is used to settle and pay the seller.

5 – Title Deed and registration: Our local team will help complete the TAPU registration and you are now an official property owner in Turkey.

6 – Furnishing and management: Our team is available to handle furnishing, property and rental management, and local reporting on your behalf.

7 – Turkish Residency and Citizenship: Investors applying for Turkish Residency or Citizenship will be supported from start-to-finish with our in-house lawyers.

Turkey’s Real Estate and Crypto Future

Using crypto to purchase real estate in Turkey is becoming more popular. As regulation continues to advance, entire countries are normalising crypto for payments. In Istanbul, crypto is being used to lock in gains by purchasing tangible assets that generate income and appreciate in line with urban regeneration.

At Place Overseas, we work with licensed partners and settle promptly – turning your crypto into successful Istanbul investments, discreetly and with full compliance. Our local advisors will help you find the right area for your requirements, the best Turkish developers, and properties that align with your ambitions.  

For more information and a free discovery call, please enquire today to speak with our trusted experts in Turkey. With over 20+ years of experience in the property market, our professional team are happy to answer any questions that you might have.

Questions About Buying Property in Turkey using Crypto

Q: Can you legally buy a Turkish property using crypto?

A: Yes. If you work with a trusted partner who will structure everything correctly, buying real estate in Turkey with crypto can be straightforward. At Place Overseas, funds will be converted using licensed partners and settled into fiat with receipts, KYC, and AML.

Q: What crypto coins can I use to buy a property in Turkey?

A: Place Overseas advisors will confirm which coins will be used and all fees involved before you commit to buying a property. Typically, BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC can be used from trusted providers.

Q: Can I use crypto to apply for Turkish Citizenship?

A: Yes. If valuation thresholds for Turkish Citizenship are met – $400,000 USD real estate purchase – then it is possible to use crypto to apply for a Turkish Passport. Our lawyers will help and provide all the required paperwork.

Q: Will there be any price changes during conversion?

A: Our system minimises any slippage or market changes by using fast execution windows and price locks. The entire conversion procedure will be agreed upon with both the buyer and seller before the process starts.

Q: Is it possible to finance part of the property with crypto?

A: Financing for foreign buyers in Turkey is not impossible but is difficult to obtain and not generally recommended. Most crypto clients pay entirely using cash after converting crypto, or with payment plans that are offered by some Turkish developers.

Q: Can I use crypto to buy properties in other countries?

A: As a multi-national real estate agency, we offer properties in some of the most popular cities and destinations in the world. Enquire today for more information about which countries accept crypto for payments of property.