Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again taken to social media platform X to share his bullish outlook on silver and Bitcoin. He reiterated his prediction that silver will hit $200 per ounce in 2026, while emphasizing that he keeps buying more Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and silver regardless of short-term price movements.
1. The Driving Force: U.S. Debt and Dollar Decline
Kiyosaki pointed out that the fundamental catalyst for hard assets is the ever-expanding U.S. national debt and the falling purchasing power of the dollar. “I do not care about short-term prices of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum,” he wrote. “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 believes that short-term volatility is irrelevant when the long-term fiscal trajectory is deteriorating.
2. Silver: A Structural Metal for the Tech Age
In a series of posts on January 21, Kiyosaki explained why he considers silver superior to gold in some respects. He noted that silver has functioned as money for thousands of years, but its modern industrial applications — especially in solar, electronics, and electric vehicles — make it a “structural economic metal” akin to iron during the Industrial Revolution. With silver currently trading near $92 per ounce in 2026, Kiyosaki maintained his forecast: “I am still calling for silver to hit $200 an ounce in 2026.” He acknowledged the possibility of being wrong but remained confident in the long-term trend.
3. Accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum
The famous author also doubled down on his cryptocurrency holdings. He criticized the leadership of the Federal Reserve, the Treasury, and the U.S. government, describing them as “incompetent, highly educated PhDs like my poor dad.” Kiyosaki’s personal strategy is simple: “I just keep buying more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum and get richer.” For him, Bitcoin serves as digital gold, benefiting from the same macroeconomic tailwinds as precious metals.
4. The Bigger Picture: Distrust in Fiat Systems
Kiyosaki’s investment thesis rests on a deep skepticism of fiat currencies and central bank policies. He believes that as the U.S. national debt surpasses $36 trillion (and continues to grow), the dollar will inevitably lose value, driving investors toward assets that cannot be printed at will — such as Bitcoin, silver, and gold. Ethereum also plays a role as a leading smart-contract platform with growing adoption.
5. Risks and Considerations
While Kiyosaki’s predictions are attention-grabbing, investors should be aware that his views are based on broad macroeconomic convictions rather than precise technical analysis. Silver reaching $200/oz depends on multiple factors including global industrial demand, monetary policy shifts, and geopolitical stability. Similarly, Bitcoin’s price path remains highly volatile. Nonetheless, Kiyosaki’s consistent messaging reinforces the narrative that hard assets are gaining mainstream credibility as hedges against currency debasement.