Robert Kiyosaki has warned that a prolonged global economic downturn could reset asset valuations and shift wealth towards those who are financially prepared and positioned outside traditional monetary systems.
The Rich Dad Poor Dad author shared his views on social media platform X, arguing that economic crashes should be approached as strategic opportunities rather than purely destructive events.
“During a global economic crash, prices on many assets will crash, which means a crash may be a good time to acquire assets, such as rental real estate… that provides cash flow,” Robert Kiyosaki said.
He added that he has applied the same investment approach across multiple downturns, stating, “I’ve followed this formula through 3 economic crashes and came out wealthier,” Robert Kiyosaki said.
Kiyosaki explained that falling prices can benefit investors who maintain liquidity and discipline, allowing them to acquire income-generating assets at reduced valuations.
He framed economic downturns as recurring cycles rather than isolated shocks, emphasising that fear-driven selling often transfers wealth to prepared buyers.
The author urged investors to plan well in advance of market stress, warning that reactionary decision-making during crises typically leads to poor outcomes.
“What would you do to increase your wealth during an economic crisis? Best to plan now,” Robert Kiyosaki said.
Kiyosaki also highlighted the long-term nature of economic decline, arguing that major financial crashes unfold over decades rather than occurring overnight.
He linked current instability to decades of debt accumulation, monetary expansion, and intervention by central banks across developed economies.
According to Kiyosaki, these structural pressures continue to weaken fiat currencies and undermine confidence in traditional financial systems.
He encouraged investors to protect wealth by holding assets that operate outside government-controlled monetary frameworks.
“Save real gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum,” Robert Kiyosaki said.
Kiyosaki described bitcoin as “people’s money,” pointing to its fixed supply and independence from central banks as key defences against currency debasement.
Supporters of bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) echo this view, citing its transparent issuance and resistance to censorship within global financial markets.
Critics, however, continue to raise concerns around volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and adoption risks.
Kiyosaki maintained that understanding monetary history and positioning early in alternative assets remains essential for long-term financial resilience.
At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $90,394.05.