Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Says Buying Bitcoin Is One Way to Get Richer as Global Economy Crashes

Amid global economic uncertainties, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki has identified Bitcoin as one way investors could get richer.

Despite the sustained pressure faced by the crypto market in recent times, as the global crypto market cap loses more than $1.92 trillion in total value over three months, Robert Kiyosaki continues to argue that Bitcoin presents an opportunity to build wealth during economic turmoil. 

In a recent post on X, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” suggested that current global conditions expose flaws in the financial system and reward those who move into hard assets, especially Bitcoin and precious metals. He spotlighted them as ways to “get richer as the world economy crashes.”

Fed Rate Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty

Kiyosaki’s latest comments follow a series of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve throughout 2025. On Dec. 10, the Fed lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds target range to 3.50%–3.75%, its lowest level since late 2022. 

This move marked the third cut of the year after similar reductions in September and October. Policymakers did not agree unanimously, as the decision passed by a 9–3 vote, with dissenters split between calls for no cut and a deeper reduction. 

Moreover, on Dec. 1, the Fed ended its quantitative tightening program, which had reduced the balance sheet by more than $2 trillion since 2022, and resumed purchases of short-term Treasury bills at roughly $40 billion per month to maintain market liquidity. 

Kiyosaki pointed out that he sees these actions as an undeniable indication that central banks continue to rely on monetary expansion to manage economic stress.

He argued that such policies steadily weaken purchasing power and make everyday life more expensive for people who depend entirely on fiat currencies. As a result, Kiyosaki warned of an imminent hyperinflation. While official data does not support claims of extreme inflation, price pressures remain part of the broader economic discussion. 

The report for September 2025 showed that U.S. consumer inflation stood near 3.0% year over year, with core inflation and the Fed’s preferred PCE measure ranging between 2.8% and 2.9%. 

Bitcoin and Hard Assets as Ways to “Get Richer”

As a result, Kiyosaki suggested that Bitcoin and hard assets such as gold and silver are long-term protection against currency erosion rather than short-term inflation spikes. “My suggestion is the same…buy more real gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum,” he said.

According to him, following earlier rate cuts in 2025, he increased his exposure to silver. Silver prices have already surged, rising from a low of $21.9 per ounce in January 2024 to about $65 per ounce at press time, representing a gain of roughly 195%. 

Kiyosaki predicted silver could climb as high as $200 per ounce by 2026, a level well above most mainstream forecasts. Specifically, many long-term outlooks instead point to bullish but more measured targets between $70 and $100, assuming strong industrial demand and persistent supply constraints.

Alongside silver, Kiyosaki spotlighted Bitcoin as a major part of his strategy. Despite recent volatility, Bitcoin has delivered strong long-term gains. At press time, Bitcoin trades around $87,772, down from its October peak of around $126,272 during a broader market correction. 

Despite the recent pullback, Bitcoin remains up approximately 114% since 2024, although it sits slightly lower on a year-to-date basis in 2025 due to wider risk-off sentiment across global markets. 

Kiyosaki Continues to Shill Bitcoin

Throughout 2025, he has repeatedly championed Bitcoin as a sound investment. Two months ago, he described Bitcoin as the first truly scarce form of money, noting that nearly 20 million coins have already been mined and warning that growing demand could accelerate buying pressure. 

In August, he highlighted how Bitcoin’s structure simplifies long-term wealth creation. A month before that, he had confirmed adding to his holdings after Bitcoin crossed $120,000, encouraging newcomers to start small, even with a single satoshi.