Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," publicly acknowledged on social media platform X that selling portions of his Bitcoin and gold holdings was a mistake, while firmly denying rumors that he had sold any of his silver.
Kiyosaki Denies Selling Silver, Affirms Full Holdings
At the Vancouver Resource Investor Conference, Kiyosaki encountered speculation suggesting he had exited silver to increase Bitcoin exposure. He directly refuted this, posting: "This is not true. The facts are: I sold some Bitcoin and later some gold to buy my new home. I have not sold any of my silver." He emphasized that his silver holdings remain fully intact and framed the clarification as critical for investors navigating markets where narratives can quickly distort actual positioning, particularly around assets he views as monetary insurance.
Admits Selling Bitcoin and Gold Was a 'Big Mistake'
Kiyosaki elaborated on his regret: "I wish I had not sold some gold and some Bitcoin. Selling some gold and some Bitcoin was my mistake… a big mistake. Thank God I did not sell my silver." He explained the rationale behind maintaining silver exposure by outlining his broader financial model: "Why sell silver, when I use debt to buy investment real estate for positive cash flow with which I buy more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum."
In November 2025, Kiyosaki had sold $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin—originally purchased years earlier at around $6,000 per coin—and reallocated the proceeds into income-producing businesses. He used the funds to acquire two surgery centers and invest in a billboard business, which he estimated would generate roughly $27,500 per month in tax-free cash flow by February 2026. However, in his latest post, he now regards that sale as a mistake, even though the proceeds were used for cash-flow-generating assets.
Fiat Currency Skepticism and Reaffirmed Strategy
Kiyosaki reiterated his critical stance toward fiat currency, concluding: "Great time to sell fake dollars to buy real gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum." His comments reflect a consistent philosophy centered on leverage, cash-flow-generating real estate, and accumulation of hard assets and crypto assets. Crypto supporters point to Bitcoin's capped supply and Ethereum's expanding role in decentralized applications as potential hedges against currency debasement, while precious metals advocates highlight gold and silver's historical use as stores of value during inflationary cycles.
Despite his regret over the Bitcoin and gold sales, Kiyosaki remains committed to his long-term strategy of accumulating more Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and silver. He stressed that he has not sold any silver and continues to use debt and real estate cash flow to expand his position in these assets. The clarifications come amid ongoing concerns about fiat currency debasement and growing interest in alternative stores of value.