Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a fresh warning that the global economy may be approaching a financial disaster similar to the Great Depression of 1929. The outspoken investor says he is currently holding gold, silver, and Bitcoin as protection against what he calls “the biggest crash in world history.”
Mounting debt and printed money spark alarm
Kiyosaki’s warning is rooted in what he sees as unsustainable U.S. debt levels and excessive reliance on money printing. He claims America has become the largest debtor nation in the world and compares current conditions to the speculative euphoria that preceded the Wall Street crash of 1929.
According to him, the collapse is inevitable unless governments stop relying on artificial liquidity to support financial markets. His message echoes growing concerns from economists who fear that asset bubbles in stocks, bonds, and real estate are now too large to deflate gently.
Buffett and Rogers flee risk, says Kiyosaki
Kiyosaki pointed out that legendary investors Warren Buffett and Jim Rogers have also reduced their exposure to risk assets. He noted they are now sitting in cash and silver, reinforcing his belief that a market breakdown may be imminent.
This shift by major financial figures is being interpreted by Kiyosaki as confirmation that traditional market safety nets are no longer reliable.
Bitcoin as digital gold
While he holds gold and silver physically, Kiyosaki emphasized his position in Bitcoin, calling it a vital hedge in today’s system. He rejected passive exposure through ETFs, insisting that real protection requires direct ownership.
He compared ETFs to “a photo of a gun when someone is attacking you,” underscoring that only hard assets can preserve value when trust in fiat systems collapses.
Preparing for short-term volatility
Despite his long-term conviction, Kiyosaki warned that even assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver could face a sharp correction before recovering. He advised investors to be patient and see such dips as buying opportunities, not panic moments.
Kiyosaki has repeatedly stated that his strategy is not about price speculation, but about survival in a system that is structurally unstable.
Sources: Public statements, verified financial media, institutional investor tracking
