Robert Kiyosaki, the financial guru behind the 21-million-copy bestseller “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has dramatically reinforced his bullish stance on Bitcoin while issuing stark warnings about the global financial system.
Currently trading near $104,000 and approaching its all-time high, Bitcoin could more than double in value this year, according to Kiyosaki’s latest prediction shared with his 2.7 million social media followers.
“I am buying more bitcoin. I predict bitcoin climbs to $250K this year. Buy more. Do not sell,” Kiyosaki declared in a May 17 post. This bold forecast comes amid what he describes as the ongoing collapse of the “Marxist central bank system” that’s triggering widespread bankruptcies across financial institutions.
Q: Why will gold, silver, and Bitcoin continue to grow in value?
A: The Marxist Central Bank system is crashing…. Many going bankrupt.
Keep HODLing.
I am and buying more Bitcoin. I predict Bitcoin climbs to $250 k this year.
Buy more. Do not sell.
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) May 17, 2025
Bitcoin’s Scarcity Advantage
Unlike his previous investment recommendations that often balanced multiple asset classes, Kiyosaki has recently emphasized Bitcoin’s superiority even compared to precious metals – despite being a gold and silver mine owner himself. The key distinction he highlights is Bitcoin’s absolute scarcity.
This represents a significant evolution in Kiyosaki’s thinking. While he has long advocated for hard assets over the US dollar, his increasingly specific focus on Bitcoin signals his growing conviction that cryptocurrency offers unique protection against what he characterizes as an impending economic catastrophe.
His analysis aligns with institutional movements in the market. Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy), led by Michael Saylor, recently purchased another 13,390 BTC for $1.34 billion, continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy. This institutional adoption reinforces Kiyosaki’s supply-demand thesis, as more corporate treasuries secure positions while the available supply diminishes.
Psychology Behind Next Bitcoin Wave
Kiyosaki has introduced a novel concept to explain market psychology around Bitcoin: the “fear of making mistakes” (FOMM) phenomenon. He predicts that cautious investors will hesitate until Bitcoin crosses $200,000, only to later lament that the cryptocurrency has become “too expensive” – a cycle he believes will propel prices even higher.
“Bitcoin actually made it easier for many people to get rich,” Kiyosaki stated in March, framing cryptocurrency as potentially “the single biggest financial opportunity in history.” This perspective reflects his view that traditional savings approaches are fundamentally broken in the current economic environment.
His warnings about the broader economy have intensified alongside his Bitcoin advocacy. Kiyosaki has recently characterized the current situation as not merely a recession but the beginning of a potential depression. He’s identified concerning trends including mass outmigration from certain US states and projected significant job losses as the economic contraction accelerates.
As Bitcoin tests resistance just below its January 2025 record high, Kiyosaki’s message to his followers remains unwavering: accumulate Bitcoin as protection against what he sees as the inevitable decline of the traditional banking system and fiat currencies.
