Exclusive: Billionaire real estate mogul has a blunt advice for Bitcoin investors

Exclusive: Billionaire real estate mogul has a blunt advice for Bitcoin investors originally appeared on TheStreet.

Grant Cardone isn’t mincing words when it comes to how young people should build wealth, and Bitcoin isn’t at the top of his list.

Speaking on TheStreet Roundtable with host Scott Melker, Cardone said the first priority for anyone starting out should be investing in themselves, building their personal brand, and creating a cash-flowing business before touching crypto.

“You’re the business,” Cardone said. “Whether you call yourself a business or not, you’re in the business of being you. And if people don’t see you as a dependable, consistent, solution-oriented person, money’s never coming to you. Opportunity’s not coming to you.”

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Once that foundation is set, he says the focus should be all-in on a single income-producing vehicle, not scattering small bets across multiple investments. And for the Bitcoin faithful, Cardone delivered the part that might sting:

“I would not say that one thing for a kid… I don’t believe the first thing should be Bitcoin for those kids,” Cardone said. “I think it should be something that provides cash flow, and they convert the cash flow to Bitcoin. Because if the Bitcoin blows up, you need something to rely on to take care of your bills. I can’t eat Bitcoin.”

Grant Cardone is a self-made real estate mogul, sales trainer, and motivational speaker whose empire spans multiple industries. He is the founder of Cardone Capital, a real estate investment firm that manages billions of dollars in multifamily properties across the United States. Beyond his portfolio, Cardone has built a global brand through his books, sales training programs, and high-energy conferences, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and ambitious professionals looking to scale their income and influence.

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Often described as a straight-talking hustler, Cardone is known for his unapologetically aggressive approach to business and investing. He preaches the “10X Rule” — the idea that people should set goals 10 times bigger than they think possible and take massive action to achieve them. This no-nonsense style, combined with his knack for turning personal branding into revenue, has made him a polarizing but undeniable force in the worlds of entrepreneurship and personal finance.

Exclusive: Billionaire real estate mogul has a blunt advice for Bitcoin investors first appeared on TheStreet on Aug 13, 2025

This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.

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