Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Global Market Crash, Backs Bitcoin and Hard Assets

Robert Kiyosaki, author of *Rich Dad Poor Dad*, posted on X on September 15 that the "biggest crash in history" has started, first affecting Europe and Japan and now spreading globally. He linked the downturn to debt levels, AI‑related speculation, geopolitical tensions and demographic shifts.

Factors Behind the Predicted Crash

• Rising sovereign debt and interest costs, with Japan’s 10‑year bond yield hitting 3% – a level not seen since 1996.
• Bond‑market pressure in Germany, France and Britain, contributing to higher U.S. Treasury yields.
• Energy‑price spikes, inflation concerns and heavy government debt loads.
• AI‑driven market speculation and the war in Iran.
• Aging populations, especially the retirement of Baby Boomers, increasing the ratio of seniors to workers.

Kiyosaki’s Asset Strategy

To prepare for the expected turmoil, Kiyosaki says he is focusing on:

• Bitcoin – preferred over cash and even gold for its fixed supply.
• Gold and silver – traditional scarce assets.
• Income‑producing real estate.
• Oil‑producing wells.
• Business ventures that generate cash flow.

Historical Context

Kiyosaki has warned of major crashes for more than two decades, though earlier specific dates (2016, February 2025) did not materialize as predicted. He cites his 2002 book *Rich Dad’s Prophecy* and compares the current risk to the Great Depression.

Broader Economic Indicators

• IMF data shows global public debt near 94% of GDP in 2025, projected to reach 100% by 2029.
• OECD reports a senior‑to‑working‑age ratio of 33 % in 2025, expected to rise to 52 % by 2050.

Kiyosaki argues that these pressures could trigger panic, bank runs and renewed money‑printing, making scarce assets and cash‑generating businesses more resilient.