Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, defines himself as a financial prepper. He advocates for holding assets that central banks cannot create, such as gold, silver, and Bitcoin, viewing them as insurance against currency debasement rather than speculative bets. Kiyosaki also maintains investments in oil wells, citing consistent government demand for crude oil.
The current macroeconomic environment shows United States public debt exceeding $40.2 trillion. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures price index, is near 3.4% annually, while the federal funds rate is set between 3.75% and 4%. These figures remain above the official 2% inflation target.
Market performance for these assets varies. Gold is trading near $4,140 per ounce, having peaked above $5,400 earlier this year. Silver is priced around $60, reflecting a 16% decline in 2026. Bitcoin is hovering near $85,450, which is an increase of over 32% for the last quarter, though it remains below its 2025 peak of approximately $126,000.
Kiyosaki has previously issued price forecasts that have not materialized, including gold at $27,000, silver in the range of $100 to $200, and Bitcoin at $250,000. Despite these discrepancies, he continues to emphasize the importance of Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins as a structural hedge against monetary policy and taxation.
