Robert Kiyosaki, the famed author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, posted on social media platform X on February 5 that he has stopped buying bitcoin, gold, and silver at specific price levels while signaling plans to buy more later. However, the announcement quickly drew skepticism after community notes and a review of his past tweets revealed a pattern of buying during rallies at prices far exceeding those he now cites as his stop levels.
Kiyosaki’s Statement: Pause and Wait for New Bottoms
In a detailed post, Kiyosaki wrote: “As I posted on X earlier. I stopped buying silver at $60. I stopped buying bitcoin at $6000. I stopped buying gold at $300. I have sold some bitcoin and some gold. I hate selling because I hate paying capital gain taxes.” He continued: “Today, I wait patiently for new bottoms for gold and bitcoin, then I may buy again.” The comments sparked immediate community scrutiny, as his framing suggested fixed thresholds that were never publicly acknowledged during prior market cycles.
Kiyosaki also expressed deep concern about U.S. fiscal health, writing: “The bigger problem is the national debt of the USA. The real debt is $38 trillion and $250 trillion when social security and other Marxist programs such as Medicare are counted.” He paired that warning with conditional accumulation plans, adding: “I will buy more silver at $74 and gold $4,000. I have enough ethereum for now. Will buy more.” The author then broadened his critique to policymakers and financial institutions, stating: “The real problem is the Fed, our incompetent leaders, and our criminal banksters who rip us off via our fake dollars. Rough times ahead.”
Historical Contradictions: Buying High, Not Low
A review of Kiyosaki’s own prior posts shows repeated purchases at substantially higher prices, directly contradicting the idea of fixed stop-buying thresholds at low levels. On January 23, he wrote: “I just keep buying more gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum and get richer.” In June, with bitcoin trading above $107,000, he posted: “Bought another bitcoin today.” In July, as prices moved higher, he wrote: “Bitcoin over $117K a coin. Going to buy one more bitcoin asap.” In another message, the famous author explained his rationale: “Another Rich Dad lesson: ‘Pigs get fat. Hogs get slaughtered.’ I state this lesson because I bought my latest bitcoin at $110K. I am now in position for what Raoul Pal calls ‘the Banana Zone.’”
These statements align with a pattern of buying during rallies rather than stopping at low price caps. The disconnect between his claim of halting purchases at $6,000 bitcoin and his actual purchases above $100,000 has led many market participants to question the reliability of his current narrative. Some observers speculate that Kiyosaki may be employing a rhetorical strategy to create market attention or that his “stop buying” statement refers to his personal strategy adjustments after taking profits, rather than a literal cessation of interest in lower prices.
Market Reaction and Interpretation
Despite the apparent contradictions, Kiyosaki’s core investment thesis remains consistent: long-term holding of hard assets, deep skepticism toward fiat currency systems, and selective accumulation during periods of heightened economic stress. His warning about U.S. national debt and the Federal Reserve resonates with his established worldview. However, the timing of his post—after a significant market crash in late 2025—raises questions about whether he is trying to signal a bottom or simply managing his public persona.
The community note on X flagged his post for potentially misleading framing, as his followers might interpret “stopped buying at $6,000” as a recommendation to avoid buying above that level, when in fact he himself has purchased far above it. This incident underscores the challenges of following public figures’ market timing advice without independent verification.
Conclusion
Robert Kiyosaki’s latest announcement adds another layer of complexity to his image as a contrarian investor. While his long-term bullishness on bitcoin, gold, and silver remains intact, his short-term tactical pauses and conflicting signals may confuse his audience. As always, investors are urged to conduct their own due diligence and not rely solely on celebrity endorsements or retractions.