Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad , has been predicting dark clouds for the U.S. stock market for over a year, saying that when the storm hits, one generation will feel the brunt of it.
“BOOMERS are SOL: When the stock market bursts … BOOMERS will be BIGGEST LOSERS,” Kiyosaki posted on X, in December.
In the wake of recent stock market turmoil, Kiyosaki didn’t hesitate to say I told you so.
“That stock market crash arrived today. We are definitely in a RECESSION and more than likely…a DEPRESSION,” he wrote in an X post April 4.
However, the controversial speaker and author went on to write that there’s a chance for investors to turn this crisis into an opportunity – if they play their cards right.
“Take care and make this recession the best thing that has ever happened to you,” he wrote. “You and only you have that power.”
Here are some of the investments Kiyosaki recommends.
Precious metals
Kiyosaki has been a vocal proponent of silver and gold for decades.
In October 2023, Kiyosaki predicted, “Gold will soon break through $2,100 and then take off. You will wish you had bought gold below $2,000. Next stop gold $3,700.”
That forecast has gained traction. Gold prices surged in 2025, now standing at about CAD$4,562.87 per ounce.
Silver and gold have long been considered popular hedges against inflation. The reason is simple: Central banks can’t print precious metals in unlimited quantities like fiat money.
Kiyosaki revealed that he has been purchasing gold and silver mines since 1985 and now he “literally owns tons of gold and silver.”
Real estate — revisited
“Your house is not an asset” is one of Kiyosaki’s most well-known ideas. “What is the definition of the word? If it puts money in my pocket, it’s an asset. If my house is taking money from my pocket, it’s a liability,” he explained.
The Rich Dad website expands on this concept, pointing out that owning the home you live in often takes money out of your pocket in the form of mortgage payments, utilities, taxes and maintenance costs.
Rental properties, however, are a different story.
According to the website, when purchased and managed wisely, rental properties can generate “significant, regular cash flow.” Additionally, increases in rents and property values over time can create “an important supplementary revenue stream.” While all investments carry some level of risk, cash-flowing properties are “generally less subject to the daily ups and downs” of the market compared to other types of investments.
Perhaps that’s why Kiyosaki once disclosed he owns 15,000 houses — strictly for investment purposes.
The good news is you don’t need to be as wealthy as Kiyosaki to get started in real estate investing.
If you choose passive investing in REITs, real estate ETFS and mutual funds, you can invest for as little as the share price, as opposed to more active investments like purchasing a property you intend to live in, which will require you to make a down payment.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been another standout performer in 2024, rising approximately 121% year-to-date.
On November 29, Kiyosaki predicted, “Bitcoin will soon break $100,000.” On December 4, the cryptocurrency surpassed that milestone, grabbing headlines worldwide.
But Kiyosaki doesn’t see USD$100,000 as the end of the road. In a November 24 post, he posted a bold projection: “Q: what is the price of Bitcoin in 2025? A: $500,000 according to AI.” He did not specify which artificial intelligence model informed this prediction, but the ambitious target has certainly sparked interest.
One reason Bitcoin attracts crypto enthusiasts is its built-in scarcity, often likened to digital gold. Like gold, Bitcoin can’t be printed at will by central banks. Instead, Bitcoin volume is capped at 21 million by mathematical algorithms.
Kiyosaki has warned that once Bitcoin crosses USD$100,000, it will become “almost impossible for the poor and middle class to catch up.”
He attributes this to the dominance of ultra-rich entities — such as corporations, banks and sovereign wealth funds — who will be the only ones able to acquire Bitcoin in significant amounts.
“The horse will be out of the barn and running,” he wrote, urging people to act now. “Don’t let the rich get richer … without you.”
Sources
1. Au Bullion: Gold Price Today Per Ounce – Live Gold Price
2. Bankrate: Bitcoin’s price history: From its 2009 launch to its 2025 heights, by James Royal (Apr 29, 2025)
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