I wish I had thought thought about investing in real estate when I was your age. I'm 43, and have a substantial amount of paid off real estate now, but I would have been WAY better off had I started investing early. The key, however, is investing responsibly and buying rental properties that cash flow well. You have to do some math before you buy to figure this out.
Cash out of the cryptocurrency and never look back, take that money for a downpayment and buy a duplex. Live in one side, and rent out the other. You could also rent out other rooms in your side to even make it a better deal for you. This is called househacking.
Of course, before buying, you'll need to read up on some real estate blogs and books, and find a mentor, but I think it's a GREAT idea to buy a house.