Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling Rich Papa’s poor dad, is again setting the alarm.
In an April 19 post about X (formerly Twitter), the finance educator warned that the US was on the edge of a full-fledged “great depression,” telling his followers to act now before it’s too late.
“Credit card debt is at the highest ever. US debt is at the highest ever. Unemployment is rising. 401(k) is lost. Pensions are stolen,” Kiyosaki wrote. “America may be heading towards Great Fear Presion.”
Investors say he saw it a few years ago. His past books are like Rich Daddy’s prophecy, and the one who stole my pension, claims that he predicts that the financial turmoil is unfolding now. Now he believes that a crash is ongoing – and that bold action is required.
His advice? That’s the same thing he’s given over the years: buy bitcoin, gold, silver.
“We strongly believe that by 2035, one Bitcoin will exceed $1 million. Gold will be $30,000 and silver will be $3,000 per coin,” writes Kiyosaki.
He argues that having half a bit of Bitcoin or a few ounces of gold could change someone’s financial life, especially when the economic storm passes. “The enormous crash I predicted could be your lifelong opportunity to achieve great wealth and, more importantly… financial freedom,” he said.
He also targeted what was called a “poor way of thinking” and criticised people who said, “I can’t afford it” or “I’ll give it a try.” Kiyosaki said, “The poor people talk poorly about themselves.” He encouraged his followers to take responsibility for themselves and make wise moves while they still can.
This warning arises as economic pressure builds up. Tariff tensions between the US and China have increased inflation, with President Trump recently raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 245%.
Bitcoin, meanwhile, was trading at $85,168.90 at press time.
Kiyosaki says this is not about hype. It’s about survival. And the listener – he believes – could be the next generation of billionaires.
“I buy gold, silver and bitcoin,” he repeated. “It’s not too late. If you take action.”