“Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki has reaffirmed his confidence in Bitcoin, gold, and other hard assets, predicting that Bitcoin will surge to $250,000 and gold to $27,000 by 2026. As he warns of an impending economic crash, Kiyosaki says he’s doubling down on what he calls “real money” — assets that can withstand inflation and monetary policy shocks.
Kiyosaki doubles down on hard assets
Robert Kiyosaki continues to advocate for buying tangible assets, arguing that the U.S. economy is approaching a severe downturn. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), he declared, “Crash coming: Why I am buying, not selling,” and revealed new targets for Bitcoin, gold, and silver.
He projected Bitcoin reaching $250,000, gold hitting $27,000, and silver rising to $100 by 2026. Kiyosaki credited economist Jim Rickards for the gold forecast and tied his Bitcoin prediction to his long-held belief that BTC offers protection from what he calls the Federal Reserve’s “fake money.”
Bitcoin and Ether at the core of Kiyosaki’s strategy
Kiyosaki’s bullish stance extends beyond Bitcoin. The author has recently expressed optimism toward Ethereum, saying the blockchain’s role in powering stablecoins makes it an essential player in global finance. Inspired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, Kiyosaki said Ethereum’s network effects and utility could drive its long-term value.
He linked his confidence in Bitcoin and Ether to economic principles like Gresham’s Law — where bad money drives out good — and Metcalfe’s Law, which associates a network’s value with the number of its users. For Kiyosaki, these frameworks explain why decentralized assets are becoming superior stores of value compared to fiat currencies.
Criticism of the Fed and “fake money” policies
True to his long-standing criticism, Kiyosaki targeted the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve, accusing them of fueling debt through excessive money printing. He labeled the U.S. “the biggest debtor nation in history” and repeated his mantra that “savers are losers,” urging individuals to convert cash into assets with intrinsic value.
He disclosed ownership of both gold and silver mines, saying his personal investments reflect his distrust of government-backed money. Kiyosaki warned that inflation and debt monetization would erode purchasing power, making Bitcoin, gold, and silver the ultimate hedges.
Analysts point to Bitcoin rebound signals
Market data seems to align with Kiyosaki’s outlook. Analytics firm Crypto Crib reported that Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio has risen to 1.8 — a threshold historically followed by rebounds of 30–50%. The data suggests that Bitcoin may be entering a renewed phase of accumulation and price recovery.
Crypto analysts noted that such MVRV levels often signal undervaluation, supporting the argument for long-term investors like Kiyosaki who see Bitcoin as digital gold. With increasing global uncertainty, Bitcoin’s scarcity and decentralization remain appealing features for those seeking alternatives to fiat-based financial systems.
Arthur Hayes adds macro perspective
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes offered a macroeconomic explanation aligning with Kiyosaki’s predictions. Hayes suggested that the Federal Reserve would soon resort to “stealth quantitative easing” through its Standing Repo Facility, injecting liquidity into the system to sustain U.S. debt financing.
He argued that this hidden expansion of the Fed’s balance sheet will be “dollar liquidity positive,” likely boosting asset prices across the board — particularly Bitcoin. Hayes’ forecast reinforces the idea that monetary easing and high debt levels will drive capital toward hard and digital assets, just as Kiyosaki anticipates.