Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and renowned Bitcoin advocate Robert Kiyosaki, has issued fresh warnings about what he believes is an impending collapse across global financial markets.
In a recent post shared on X, Kiyosaki disclosed that the Japan “carry trade”, one of the most influential yet often overlooked forces in global finance has come to an end, cautioning that major market bubbles are now on the verge of deflating.
He further cautioned that major market bubbles are about to burst, suggesting that stocks, real estate, and other asset classes may soon experience sharp declines due to their heavy overvaluation.
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He wrote,
“Japan “Carry Trade” ended. Watch out below—bubble Markets are about to deflate. Standing by my mantra…buy gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. More recommendations on how to get rich while the world collapses will follow in future Tweets. Yes: you can get richer while the world gets poorer.”
The Japanese yen Carry Trade, which involves borrowing low-interest funds from Japan and investing them in higher-yielding assets globally, has long been a major driver of liquidity in global markets.
Through the Yen Carry Trade where investors borrowed cheap yen to invest in higher-yielding global assets, Japan became the country propping up valuations from Wall Street to emerging markets. This mechanism has been one of the hidden engines of global liquidity for decades. Currently, as Japan is forced by rising inflation and market distortions to finally depart from its ultra-loose monetary regime, the consequences will echo across continents.
This scenario has forced Kiyosaki to reaffirm his long-standing investment mantra, encouraging his audience to accumulate gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. This is not the first time the renowned author has sounded a similar alarm.
In an earlier post, Kiyosaki insisted that the “biggest crash in history” has now begun echoing predictions he previously published in his 2013 book Rich Dad’s Prophecy. He warned that the downturn is not limited to the United States, adding that economies in Europe and Asia are also experiencing severe declines.
He further claimed that advancements in artificial intelligence will eliminate millions of jobs, potentially triggering a collapse in both commercial and residential real estate markets.
“Unfortunately that crash has arrived. It’s not just the US. Europe and Asia are crashing. AI will wipe out jobs and when jobs crash office and residential real estate will crash. Time to buy more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum”, he said.
In response, he reiterated his recommendation for investors to increase their holdings in gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, describing silver in particular as “the best and the safest.” He predicted that silver, which he framed as being priced around $50 today, could rise to $70 soon and possibly reach $200 by 2026.
Despite his bleak outlook, Kiyosaki maintains that the unfolding crisis presents significant opportunities for those who prepare adequately.
Conclusion
Robert Kiyosaki’s warnings underscore a broader concern about the fragility of global financial markets amid shifting economic conditions. With the Japan carry trade coming to an end, asset bubbles showing signs of strain, and technological disruptions such as AI threatening employment, Kiyosaki emphasizes the need for investors to adopt defensive strategies.
By advocating for gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, he positions these assets as potential safe havens in an era of uncertainty.