Financial educator and investor Robert Kiyosaki has once again raised concerns about a potential global financial crisis, warning that the world economy may be heading toward another major market collapse.
In a recent message shared on X, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author advised investors to start preparing for possible economic turbulence by holding assets such as gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and even stakes in operating oil wells. His warning echoes long-standing concerns that structural weaknesses in the financial system could eventually trigger another large shock.
REPEATING A WARNING
In Rich Dad’s Prophecy (2013) I warned the biggest stock market crash in history….was STILL coming.
In 2026, I hope I am wrong…. Yet I am afraid that crash is now arriving.
Why did I make that prediction?
Because the cause of the 2008 crash, the GFC,…
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) March 10, 2026
Kiyosaki has repeatedly argued that the global economy never fully recovered from the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, leaving markets vulnerable to future instability.
Crash prediction tied to earlier warnings
Kiyosaki said his latest outlook aligns with predictions he made more than a decade ago in his 2013 book, Rich Dad’s Prophecy. In that publication, he forecast what he described as the largest stock market crash in history, an event he believes could still occur around 2026.
He also pointed to a past warning he claims to have issued shortly before the collapse of Lehman Brothers during a CNN appearance with journalist Wolf Blitzer.
Private credit market seen as potential trigger
Beyond traditional financial risks, Kiyosaki believes the next crisis could emerge from the rapidly expanding private credit market. In particular, he mentioned major investment firms such as BlackRock when discussing areas where financial stress could develop.
To hedge against uncertainty, Kiyosaki recommends focusing on assets he believes historically hold value during economic downturns. Precious metals, major cryptocurrencies, and tangible energy investments top his list.
Among them, he highlighted silver as an especially accessible starting point for new investors, noting that even small purchases of old silver coins could serve as a first step toward building financial resilience.
Kiyosaki’s Long-Term Bitcoin Outlook
Robert Kiyosaki has also shared a strong long-term outlook for Bitcoin. In a post published on X on February 21, the financial author suggested that Bitcoin could eventually surpass Gold in perceived value and importance once the cryptocurrency reaches its final supply milestone.
According to Kiyosaki, Bitcoin’s biggest advantage lies in its fixed supply limit of 21 million coins, a restriction built directly into the network’s code. He argued that once the final Bitcoin is mined, the asset’s scarcity will become undeniable, potentially strengthening its position as a global store of value.
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