Robert Kiyosaki Labels Expanded Treasury Buybacks as QE and Reaffirms Bitcoin Preference

Robert Kiyosaki, author of *Rich Dad Poor Dad*, posted on X on August 22, 2026, describing the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double the size of its long‑term debt buyback operations as a form of quantitative easing (QE). He linked the policy change to inflation risks and recommended that investors allocate capital to bitcoin, gold, silver and certain real‑estate assets.

Expanded Treasury Buybacks

The Treasury announced that buybacks of nominal securities with maturities of 10‑20 years and 20‑30 years would increase from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation. The expanded program is scheduled to run from September 9 through November 4, 2026, and is described by the Treasury as liquidity support for longer‑dated markets.

Kiyosaki’s Interpretation

Kiyosaki characterized the move as “another round of QE” and “printing fake $,” suggesting that the increased buybacks amount to money creation that could fuel inflation. He noted a recent rise in the 30‑year Treasury yield to 5.34 %—the highest in 19 years—followed by a modest decline after the Treasury’s announcement.

Distinction Between Treasury Buybacks and QE

While both involve government securities, Treasury buybacks use cash already held in the Treasury’s general fund to repurchase existing debt, meaning no new money enters circulation. In contrast, QE typically involves a central bank purchasing securities with newly created reserves, thereby expanding the monetary base.

Dollar Weakness and Asset Recommendations

Kiyosaki highlighted a decline in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) as evidence of rising inflation and warned that “savers of fake $ are the biggest losers.” He reiterated his long‑standing view that educated investors should seek assets that preserve or increase value, specifically naming bitcoin, gold, silver and certain real‑estate holdings.

Context of Federal Debt

At the time of his comments, total U.S. public debt stood at approximately $40.03 trillion, with $32.28 trillion held by the public and $7.75 trillion in intragovernmental holdings.