Robert Kiyosaki Issues Financial Warning: Urges Shift from Fiat Money to Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin

New York, May 2025 — Renowned financial author and entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a fresh warning about an impending financial crisis. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Kiyosaki advised the public to move away from fiat currency and instead invest in physical assets such as gold, silver, and Bitcoin.

The author claims that the global financial system is becoming increasingly fragile and that the next crisis could be the most severe yet. He attributed this to a long-standing pattern of unresolved economic problems and warned that current financial safeguards may no longer be enough.

Mounting Concerns Over Financial Stability

Highlighting a timeline of past economic emergencies, Kiyosaki pointed out:

• 1998: Wall Street bailed out the failing hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM).
• 2008: Central banks stepped in to rescue the financial system during the global financial crisis.
• 2025?: He posed a critical question: “Who is going to bail out the central banks?”

This comment echoed a concern raised by financial commentator and former government advisor Jim Rickards, a close associate of Kiyosaki. Both fear that the next downturn may leave even central banks vulnerable.

“Fake Money” and the End of the Gold Standard

Kiyosaki traced the root of the issue back to 1971, when U.S. President Richard Nixon removed the dollar from the gold standard, effectively disconnecting it from tangible assets. He labeled today’s currency system as “fake fiat money,” arguing that it has allowed unchecked money printing and increased systemic risk.

Student Debt Identified as Potential Trigger

Kiyosaki also warned that America’s $1.6 trillion student loan debt could be the next major flashpoint. With many borrowers struggling to make payments, he believes the crisis could spark a wider financial collapse if defaults continue to rise.

Dismisses Traditional Saving Methods

Reinforcing his long-held view that traditional savings strategies are flawed, Kiyosaki reiterated his famous claim that “savers are losers.” He argued that relying on fiat currency savings exposes individuals to inflation and systemic risk.

Instead, he encouraged people to take control of their financial future by investing in real, physical assets, including:

• Gold
• Silver
• Bitcoin

Kiyosaki advised against ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), stating that owning paper or digital versions of assets is not as secure as holding the physical commodity.

“The Crash Has Begun”

In a chilling conclusion, Kiyosaki wrote:

“The crash I warned about in Rich Dad’s Prophecy in 2012 has begun… Please take care. Bail yourself out.”

He urged the public to stop relying on governments and financial institutions for rescue, instead calling for proactive financial planning through independent asset ownership.

The warning comes amid growing global economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and mounting debt levels — reinforcing Kiyosaki’s call for individuals to secure their financial futures with “real money” and informed decision-making.