Robert Kiyosaki: The Biggest Crash in History Has Begun

Robert Kiyosaki states that the global market crash, which has been long predicted, is currently underway and spreading beyond the borders of Europe and Japan. The author of the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" shared his warning on the X platform (formerly Twitter) on September 15, linking this recession to multiple economic, geopolitical, and demographic pressures.

Kiyosaki stated:

The biggest crash in history has begun.

He explained where he believes this recession started and what factors are driving it:

In 2026, this crash began in Europe and Japan and is spreading worldwide. This situation is due to many factors: the madness of artificial intelligence, war, excessive debt, and the retirement of the baby boomer generation.

The timing of his warning coincides with severe pressures in the European and Japanese bond markets. In early September, the yield on Japan's 10-year government bonds reached 3% for the first time since 1996, while borrowing costs in Germany, France, and the UK also rose to their highest levels in several years or decades, part of a global bond sell-off that also pushed U.S. Treasury yields to multi-year highs. Rising energy prices, inflation concerns, and the heavy burden of government debts have created additional pressures in both regions.

This famous author warned that individuals holding their retirement assets through 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts, or other retirement savings accounts (especially those over 40) may face high risks. Kiyosaki linked his warning to the predictions made in his 2002 book "Rich Dad's Prophecy" and compared this potential recession to the "Great Depression." He argued that severe financial disruptions could reward those who are prepared while severely harming those exposed to falling markets.

Debt Data and Previous Predictions of the Crash Underpinning This Warning

Government debts provide a broader backdrop for part of Kiyosaki's argument. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported in April that global public debt is expected to reach about 94% of GDP by 2025, predicting that this figure will reach 100% by 2029. The IMF also pointed to rising interest costs, pressures related to government spending, and the financial impacts of conflicts in the Middle East.

Kiyosaki has been warning about the collapse of major markets for over two decades, but several of his specific predictions have not materialized as expected. He predicted a major stock market crash for 2016 and later stated that the "biggest stock market crash in history" would occur in February 2025. None of these predictions have led to the historical collapse he warned about.

Bitcoin; Kiyosaki's Strategy Against the Crash

Kiyosaki explained how he has prepared for this recession:

For years, I have been saying exactly what I am doing to prepare, which includes personal trading, income-generating real estate, investing in oil wells, and not saving cash... but gold, silver, and Bitcoin... with the awareness that counterfeit money printing will begin.

His strategy aligns with the positions he has taken during previous market downturns this year. In February, he confirmed that after a severe market crash, he was buying more Bitcoin and viewed falling prices as an opportunity to accumulate assets he expects to hold long-term.

With increasing economic and geopolitical uncertainties, Bitcoin has held a prominent place in Kiyosaki's preferred asset mix. In April, he ranked Bitcoin among the safest investments for 2026, linking his outlook to inflation, debt, oil market disruptions, and the financial pressures retirees face.

Kiyosaki has also favored Bitcoin over gold when forced to choose between the two. In February, he stated that if limited to choosing only one asset, he would prefer Bitcoin due to its fixed and limited supply, while still supporting diversification in his investment portfolio with a mix of Bitcoin, gold, and silver.

Aging Population; Additional Pressure on Kiyosaki's Warning

The aging population adds a demographic dimension to Kiyosaki's warning. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reported that rapid population aging is partly due to the baby boomer generation entering retirement age. Across OECD member countries, by 2025, there will be 33 individuals aged 65 or older for every 100 working-age individuals (ages 20 to 64), a ratio expected to rise to 52 by 2050.

Kiyosaki's decision to place Bitcoin (BTC) alongside gold and silver reflects his view that scarce assets are a suitable alternative to holding cash during periods of monetary expansion (money printing). The characteristics of Bitcoin as a potential store of value alongside fiat currencies and precious metals align with this theory; particularly its supply limit of 21 million coins.

His latest warning goes beyond previous recommendations for accumulating hard assets, as Kiyosaki predicts that fear may turn into public panic and a rush to withdraw money from banks. He also expects that severe financial stress will lead to renewed money printing, further reinforcing his preference for businesses, real assets, Bitcoin, gold, and silver over cash.

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