Robert Kiyosaki says bitcoin and ethereum rank among his safest investments for 2026. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author used posts on X to connect inflation, oil shocks, rising debt, and pressure on U.S. retirement systems, arguing that risks built over decades are now showing up at once. In his words, “history has arrived.”
Kiyosaki ties current instability to a 1974 policy shift
In an April 4 post, Kiyosaki pointed to 1974 as the turning point. He said the U.S. dollar moved away from gold backing and into what he described as a petrodollar structure centered on oil. His argument is that global demand for dollars became closely linked to energy markets, making oil a foundation of monetary stability. He said the full effects of that change are now visible in 2026, with oil-related geopolitical tension feeding inflation and wider economic instability.
Kiyosaki wrote, “Bad news: History has arrived.” He also said the world stands on the edge of conflict over oil and claimed that inflation is ��going through the roof.” He added that Social Security and Medicare are broke, framing retirement security as another pressure point inside the same system.
He warns boomers face severe strain as prices rise
Kiyosaki said rising oil prices could push up food and fuel costs enough to leave millions of boomers homeless or living in RVs. He paired that warning with a broader debt argument, saying countries, households, and individuals are heavily indebted and that the United States is one of the biggest debtor nations in world history.
Against that backdrop, he repeated a familiar recommendation. He said he continues to favor saving in what he called “real money,” listing gold, silver, and bitcoin, while also urging people to keep investing in their personal financial education. The message fits his long-running criticism of fiat currency erosion and conventional financial assets.
His 2026 list also includes oil, food, and ethereum
Kiyosaki made a similar case in a March 29 post, where he said debt expansion and prolonged conflict affecting oil supply are the two major forces shaping markets. He presented those pressures as central to inflation and asset-allocation decisions.
He also wrote that “the biggest lie is U.S. bonds are safe.” In the same view, real gold, real silver, oil, food, bitcoin, and ethereum are the investments he considers safest for 2026. His position is clear: as debt grows and energy-related risks intensify, he prefers assets he believes can hold value better than traditional paper-based instruments.