Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, said bitcoin may be nearing a “blast off” move. In a March 2 post on X, he pointed to gold rising $128 in a single day and added that silver and bitcoin could be next, writing: “Better news is silver and bitcoin to blast off. Hang on.”
His comments came as safe-haven demand surged after reports of military strikes in the Middle East and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 1. According to the report, gold rallied sharply in one session and briefly approached $5,414 on March 2. The move did not hold. As the U.S. dollar strengthened, gold reversed hard, with intraday trading on March 3 swinging from near $5,400 down to about $5,023.
Bitcoin dropped first, then recovered as sentiment steadied
Bitcoin did not follow gold at the start of the shock. Traders cut exposure to risk-sensitive positions, pushing BTC down to roughly $63,000. By March 4, prices had recovered toward $73,000 as market sentiment stabilized and liquidity returned to digital asset trading.
Silver also saw large price swings. Spot silver tested the $83 to $100 range after briefly moving above $100 per ounce in January during a speculative rally. The report says industrial demand tied to green energy and AI infrastructure continues to support longer-term supply pressure in the silver market.
Kiyosaki keeps his 2026 bitcoin target at $250,000
Kiyosaki has repeatedly described gold and silver as “God’s money” and bitcoin as “the people’s money.” His thesis rests on two points in the article: bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins, and his concern that rising U.S. national debt could push policymakers toward more monetary expansion. In his view, scarce assets become more attractive during periods of currency debasement and expanding debt.
The report also says Kiyosaki still expects bitcoin to reach $250,000 in 2026. He recently disclosed that he bought another full bitcoin near $67,000 on Feb. 20, treating the pullback as a fire-sale opportunity. At the same time, the article notes that both cryptocurrencies and commodities remain highly volatile assets and can still face steep drawdowns during periods of global economic stress.