According to The Kobeissi Letter, the gap between US home asking and sale prices has hit a record high, with the typical seller now seeking around $38,672 more than buyers are willing to pay. The median asking price reached $469,729 in March 2025, standing 9% above the $431,057 median sale price (source: The Kobeissi Letter, May 13, 2025). For cryptocurrency traders, this widening gap signals growing uncertainty in the real estate market, which could increase investor movement into alternative assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as traditional markets show signs of stress. Historically, housing market slowdowns have led to increased crypto market volatility and liquidity, as investors seek new opportunities outside real estate.