Robert Kiyosaki says the ‘biggest crash in history’ is about to hit — warns millions could lose everything
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“Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a chilling new warning.
“BIGGEST CRASH IN HISTORY STARTING,” he wrote in a recent post on X (1).
According to Kiyosaki, this is the very downturn he’s been predicting for more than a decade — and he believes the fallout will be severe.
“In 2013 I published RICH DADs PROPHECY predicting the biggest crash in history was coming. Unfortunately that crash has arrived. It’s not just the US. Europe and Asia are crashing. AI will wipe out jobs and when jobs crash office and residential real estate crashes.”
At first glance, his warning may seem at odds with the U.S. stock market, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain strong. Yet, the broader economic concerns and layoffs continue to dominate headlines (2).
“You put these uncertainties on top of each other — the heightened geopolitical situation in the Middle East, tariff uncertainty and potential AI displacement, and that’s leading investors to a broad risk reassessment,” Tom Hainlin, national investment strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management in Minneapolis, told Reuters in an interview about the current market climate (3).
But Kiyosaki believes there’s a silver lining — this environment could create enormous opportunities for those who prepare.
“This coming crash may make you richer beyond your wildest dreams if you realize crashes are the best of times to get richer. Market crashes are priceless assets going on sale,” he wrote in a separate X post (4).
So how would Kiyosaki prepare?
“Time to buy more gold, silver, bitcoin and Ethereum,” he said.
Let’s take a closer look at these assets.
Kiyosaki has never been shy about his love for gold and silver — and in moments of crisis, he turns to them with even more conviction. His stance is clear: “I’m not buying gold because I like gold, I’m buying gold because I don’t trust the Fed,” he said in an interview back in 2021 (5).
Gold and silver have long been viewed as safe-haven assets. And amid rising economic uncertainty, precious metals have been among the best-performing assets over the past year.
Unlike fiat currencies, they can’t be printed at will by central banks and their value isn’t tied to any single country or economy. That scarcity, combined with their history as a store of value, is why investors often flock to the metals during periods of inflation, economic turmoil or geopolitical instability — pushing prices higher.
Kiyosaki believes that silver is “growing more vital as the structural metal of the world’s economic future….a store of value….and as money,” predicting that the precious metal prices could “hit $200 an ounce in 2026 (7).”
And Kiyosaki isn’t stopping at silver. He’s also making a bold call on gold. In another recent post on X, he said (8), “My target price for Gold is $27k,” attributing that forecast to his friend and investment guru Jim Rickards.
Kiyosaki added that he’s personally positioned for that possibility: “I own two goldmines,” he said.
Gold prices rose by nearly 70% in 2025 and reached an all-time high of over $5,000 per ounce earlier last month. Silver has been on a tear lately as well, with prices surging over 160% in 2025 (6).
Given the tumultuous economic climate, adding precious metals like gold and silver can hedge your portfolio against market fluctuations.
Precious metals IRAs let investors to hold physical gold, silver or other related assets within a retirement account, allowing you to benefit from the tax advantages of an IRA alongside the protective benefits of investing in gold and silver. This makes it an excellent option for those looking to help shield their retirement funds against economic uncertainty.
American Gold & Silver Group can help you transition a portion of your retirement portfolio into these physical assets — tax-free and penalty-free.
They offer free insured shipping and free storage for up to five years. And if you make a qualifying purchase, you could also receive up to $25,000 in free silver.
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Kiyosaki isn’t limiting his crash-playbook to precious metals — he’s doubling down on digital assets, urging his audience to “buy more” bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has delivered a massive rally over the past few years, though its recent pullback has reminded investors just how wild the ride can be.
Since reaching its all-time high price of over $126,000 last October, bitcoin plunged in recent months — hinting at a prolonged “crypto winter (9).”
In fact, prices are down nearly 40% over the past year, and fell below $61,000 briefly in early February, signalling dwindling faith in the digital currency (10).
Still, long-term believers point to one core feature: scarcity. Like gold, bitcoin can’t be created in unlimited quantities. Instead, its supply is capped at 21 million by mathematical algorithms.
Despite the recent market pullback, Kiyosaki revealed on X that he bought a whole bitcoin for $67k in February, claiming, “When the 21st millionth bitcoin is mined…. bitcoin becomes better than gold (11).”
Kiyosaki sees substantial upside for bitcoin: “My target price for bitcoin is $250K in 2026,” he wrote (8).
The famed author likes Ethereum, too, arguing that “Ethereum is block chain for Stable coins.”
Of course, cryptocurrencies remain highly volatile — and not everyone has the stomach for the swings. But for those curious about adding crypto exposure, getting started has never been easier.
Robinhood Crypto allows users to buy and sell crypto with as little as $1 without any trading fees or commissions.
Diversifying with alternative investments can help hedge your portfolio — but it’s not without risk.
Bitcoin alone has shed more than 40% of its value over the past year — a tough pill to swallow if you’re about to retire and counting on that money.
And while precious metals are often seen as a safe haven, they’re not always the most convenient assets to sell quickly if a big purchase is on the horizon.
At the end of the day, everyone’s financial situation is different — from income levels and investment goals to debt obligations and risk tolerance. If you’re unsure where to start, it might be the right time to get in touch with a financial advisor through Advisor.com.
They can help tailor a strategy to your specific financial situation — whether you’re looking to grow wealth, diversify beyond stocks or plan for long-term financial security.
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