Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has taken to social media platform X this week to reiterate his bold prediction that silver will surge to $200 per ounce in 2026. He simultaneously revealed that he is consistently buying more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, dismissing short-term price fluctuations as irrelevant to his long-term strategy.
Silver: A Structural Metal with a Monetary Heritage
In a post dated January 21, Kiyosaki explained why he believes silver is superior. “Gold and silver have been money for thousands of years,” he wrote. “In today’s technology age, silver is elevated into an economic structural metal — much like iron was the structural metal of the Industrial Age.” He emphasized that silver’s dual role as both a historical store of value and a critical industrial input — used in solar panels, electronics, and electric vehicles — gives it unique growth potential. Kiyosaki noted that silver is currently trading near $92 per ounce, but he maintains his forecast of $200 per ounce for 2026. “I am still calling for silver to hit $200 an ounce in 2026,” he stated, while acknowledging the possibility of being wrong.
U.S. Debt and Dollar Decline: The Core Drivers
Kiyosaki’s investment thesis hinges on the deteriorating fiscal health of the United States. “I do not care about price movements because I know the national debt of the U.S. keeps going up and the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar keeps going down,” he posted on X. He criticized the leadership of the Federal Reserve, the Treasury, and the U.S. government, describing them as “incompetent, highly educated PhDs.” According to Kiyosaki, this governance failure makes fiat currency increasingly unreliable, driving demand for hard assets. His strategy is blunt: “I just keep buying more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum and get richer.”
Ignore Volatility, Focus on the Long Term
Kiyosaki’s approach emphasizes consistent accumulation rather than market timing. He has repeatedly stated that short-term volatility should not deter investors who understand the macro backdrop. By continuing to add to his positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and silver, he signals confidence in assets that operate outside the traditional financial system. Notably, Kiyosaki has described Bitcoin as “people’s money” and expects it to appreciate significantly in the coming years. His recent posts align with that view, placing digital assets alongside precious metals as key hedges against currency debasement.
While Kiyosaki’s specific price targets — especially the $200 call for silver — may attract skepticism, his underlying argument about the structural weakness of fiat currencies resonates with many investors. The combination of rising national debt (which he notes keeps climbing), dwindling dollar purchasing power, and growing distrust in central bank policies has fueled a steady rotation into alternative stores of value. Kiyosaki’s message serves as a reminder that even controversial predictions can highlight important macroeconomic trends worth monitoring.