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Since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, headline inflation in the U.S. has eased. But according to “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki, the worst may be yet to come.
“The end is here: what if you threw a party and no one showed up? That is what happened yesterday,” he wrote in a May 21 post on X. “The Fed held an auction for U.S. bonds and no one showed up. So the Fed quietly bought $50 billion of its own fake money with fake money.”
He added, “The party is over. Hyperinflation is here. Millions, young and old to be wiped out financially.”
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Kiyosaki is no stranger to predictions of economic collapse, and the claims in his recent post couldn’t be independently verified. He didn’t cite a source for the $50 billion “fake money” purchase or the fact that “no one showed up.”
However, the same day he made his post, the U.S. Treasury did see weak demand for a $16 billion sale of 20-year bonds, as investors grew uneasy over the country’s mounting debt.
The auction followed Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating last Friday — a move Kiyosaki warns could have dire consequences:
“A Moody’s downgrade will probably mean higher interest rates which means a U.S. recession, which means the economy will slow, unemployment will climb, bond market, housing market, and weak banks may fail … which may mean 1929 Depression.”
But amid the gloom, he also sees a silver lining — literally.
“Good news. Gold will go to $25,000. Silver to $70. Bitcoin to $500k to $1 million,” he wrote, before ending with a stark note: “May God have mercy on our souls.”
Let’s take a closer look at the assets he’s championing.
Precious metals
Kiyosaki’s endorsement of gold and silver is nothing new — he’s been advocating for precious metals for decades.
In October 2023, he wrote on X: “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.”
Gold prices surged in 2024 and have continued to climb through 2025, surpassing $3,000 per ounce in April 2025.
Gold has long been viewed as a potential safe-haven investment. It’s not tied to any one country, currency or economy. It can’t be printed out of thin air like fiat money, and investors tend to pile in during times of economic turmoil or geopolitical uncertainty — driving up its value.
Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest hedge fund — told CNBC in February: “People don’t have, typically, an adequate amount of gold in their portfolio,” adding that, “when bad times come, gold is a very effective diversifier.”
For those looking to capitalize on gold’s potential while also securing tax advantages, one option is opening a gold IRA with the help of Thor Metals.
Gold IRAs allow investors to hold physical gold or gold-related assets within a retirement account, combining the tax advantages of an IRA with the protective benefits of investing in gold, which can make it an option for those seeking to help protect their retirement fund against economic uncertainties.
When you make a qualifying purchase with Thor Metals, you can receive up to $20,000 in precious metals for free.
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Real estate — revisited
In light of his dire outlook, Kiyosaki suggested a few steps individuals could take to protect themselves — and highlighted the power of one income-generating asset.
“I have always recommended people become entrepreneurs, at least a side hustle, and not need job security. Then invest in income-producing real estate, in a crash, which provides steady cash flow,” he wrote on X.
Real estate has long been a favored asset for income-focused investors. While stock markets can swing wildly on headlines, high-quality properties often continue to generate stable rental income.
It can also be a powerful hedge against inflation. When inflation rises property values often increase as well, reflecting the higher costs of materials, labor and land. At the same time, rental income tends to go up, providing landlords with a revenue stream that adjusts with inflation.
Perhaps that’s why Kiyosaki once disclosed he owns 15,000 houses — strictly for investment purposes.
Today, you don’t need to be as wealthy as Kiyosaki to get started in real estate investing. Crowdfunding platforms like Arrived offer an easier way to get exposure to this income-generating asset class.
Backed by world-class investors like Jeff Bezos, Arrived allows you to invest in shares of rental homes with as little as $100, all without the hassle of mowing lawns, fixing leaky faucets or handling difficult tenants.
The process is simple: browse a curated selection of homes that have been vetted for their appreciation and income potential. Once you find a property you like, select the number of shares you’d like to purchase, and then sit back as you start receiving rental income deposits from your investment.
Another option is Homeshares, which gives accredited investors access to the $36 trillion U.S. home equity market — a space that’s historically been the exclusive playground of institutional investors.
With a minimum investment of $25,000, investors can gain direct exposure to hundreds of owner-occupied homes in top U.S. cities through their U.S. Home Equity Fund — without the headaches of buying, owning or managing property.
With risk-adjusted target returns ranging from 14% to 17%, this approach provides an effective, hands-off way to invest in owner-occupied residential properties across regional markets.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been one of the top-performing assets of the past decade — and Kiyosaki is betting it still has room to run.
On Nov. 29, 2024, he predicted, “Bitcoin will soon break $100,000.” On Dec. 4 the cryptocurrency surpassed that milestone, grabbing headlines worldwide.
But in Kiyosaki’s view, that’s just the beginning. He sees Bitcoin climbing much higher — potentially reaching $500,000 to $1 million.
He’s not alone in that view. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said in May 2024 that Bitcoin could hit “at least” $1 million by 2030 — and possibly go even higher.
For those looking to hop on the bitcoin bandwagon, new crypto platforms have made it easier for everyday investors.
For instance, Gemini is a full-reserve and regulated cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, which allows users to buy, sell and store bitcoin and 70 other cryptocurrencies.
You can place instant, recurring and limit buys on their growing and vetted list of available cryptos.
But if you’re not ready to buy just yet, you can still invest in crypto with their Gemini credit card.
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