Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki argues that economic changes that began over fifty years ago are now gathering pace, advocating for Bitcoin and gold while warning against rising debt, inflation and retirement risks.
On Saturday post in X Kiyosaki pointed to 1974 as a turning point that changed both the monetary and pension systems. He argued that the United States’ shift to a petrodollar system, along with policy changes affecting pensions, laid the groundwork for today’s financial pressures.
“The future created in 1974 has arrived,” Kiyosaki wrote, linking current inflation and geopolitical tensions over energy to the evolution of the dollar after the end of the gold standard era. He also mentioned the entry into force of the Act on Employee Pension Security, which introduced modern rules for creating pension programs and coincided with a broader shift towards market-based retirement savings.
According to Kiyosaki, this transition has replaced guaranteed lifetime income for many workers with systems like 401(k)s and similar accounts, putting individuals at greater risk. “Millions of baby boomers will soon discover they have no income when they stop working,” he warned.
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Kiyosaki supports Bitcoin, gold as ‘real money’
Kiyosaki reiterated his long-standing view that individuals should focus on financial education and consider alternative ways to store value. He said he still favors assets such as gold, silver and Bitcoin, which he describes as “real money.”
Last month, Kiyosaki warned that a major financial “bubble burst” could be imminent, arguing that such a crisis could trigger a surge in sparse assets like Bitcoin (BTC). He suggested that Bitcoin could reach $750,000 within a year of the crash.
His view is linked to the growth in the global money supply, which has historically driven demand for sparse assets. In 2020-2021, rising liquidity coincided with powerful increases in stock and real estate prices. Kiyosaki expects similar dynamics after the economic downturn, also predicting that the price of gold may rise significantly.
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Bearish sentiment spikes on Bitcoin
According to data from the Santiment analytical platform, bearish sentiment around Bitcoin has reached its highest level since the end of February. The ratio of bullish and bearish comments on major social media platforms dropped to 0.81, reflecting a noticeable lack of optimism among market participants.
Despite the negative tone, Santiment suggested it may be a mixed signal. Historically, markets tend to move contrary to crowd expectations, which means increased fear and uncertainty can precede a price rebound.
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