Kiyosaki Calls Bitcoin and Gold ‘Real Money’ Amid Economic Crisis Warning

Key Highlights

• Kiyosaki attributes current inflation and debt issues to policy shifts that occurred in 1974.
• He cautions that a significant number of baby boomers may face financial hardship upon retirement.
• The author identifies gold, silver, and Bitcoin as “real money” and his top investment choices for 2026.
• He anticipates Bitcoin reaching $750,000 following a major market collapse.
• Negative sentiment toward Bitcoin has reached its highest level since February, which some analysts interpret as a contrarian buying signal.

(SeaPRwire) –   Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is cautioning that economic choices made half a century ago are currently coming to fruition.

In an April 4 post on X, Kiyosaki noted that 1974 was a pivotal year for the American economy. During that time, the dollar moved away from gold backing toward an oil-based framework, establishing the petrodollar era.

BAD NEWS: History has ARRIVED.

1974 was a future changing year.
1974 marked two massive changes in our world’s future.

Our problem is….in 2026, our future is here.

The two 1974 future changing events were:

1974 the US dollar became the Petro dollar. Rather than backed by…

— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) April 4, 2026

He also highlighted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which he claims transferred retirement responsibility from companies to workers by replacing traditional pensions with 401(k) plans.

“A large number of baby boomers will soon discover they have no income once they retire,” Kiyosaki stated.

Furthermore, he cautioned that Medicare and Social Security are insolvent, while rising energy costs increase the price of essentials as many citizens struggle with significant debt.

“The United States is currently one of the most indebted nations in history,” he remarked.

Kiyosaki’s Investment Strategy

Kiyosaki mentions that he is still holding gold, silver, and Bitcoin, which he considers to be “real money.” He also identified Ethereum as one of his most secure investment choices for 2026.

In a separate update on March 29, he labeled U.S. bonds as “the biggest lie,” suggesting they provide a false sense of safety during periods of currency devaluation.

He has previously suggested that a significant financial bubble may soon burst. If this occurs, he anticipates that scarce assets like Bitcoin will experience a surge. He has predicted Bitcoin could reach $750,000 within a year of such a collapse.

His logic is based on the expansion of the global money supply. When central banks increase liquidity, assets with limited supply often see price increases. He observed this trend in 2020 and 2021 with real estate and stocks, and he expects a similar occurrence following any future market drop.

Bitcoin Market Sentiment

Negative sentiment regarding Bitcoin has reached its highest point since late February, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment.

The ratio of positive to negative comments on social media has fallen to 0.81, meaning bearish views are currently outnumbering bullish ones.

Santiment pointed out that this could serve as a contrarian indicator. Historically, markets often move in the opposite direction of public sentiment, suggesting that widespread fear can sometimes precede a price recovery.

Kiyosaki’s fundamental message remains unchanged. He continues to advocate for financial literacy and the possession of physical and digital assets outside of the traditional financial system.