Bestselling author and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” creator Robert Kiyosaki has renewed his call to buy Bitcoin, warning that financially savvy investors should use scarce assets to protect wealth from inflation and a weakening U.S. dollar. His latest comments come as Bitcoin rallied toward $79,500 before settling near $76,000, supported by strong ETF inflows and a wave of short liquidations.
Kiyosaki’s latest message: buy Bitcoin, gold, silver, and real estate
On August 22, 2026, Kiyosaki urged followers to allocate into Bitcoin, gold, silver, and selected real estate as hedges against what he described as “fake dollars” being created through government actions. In a social media post, he tied the U.S. Treasury’s decision to expand long-dated bond buybacks to quantitative easing (QE), arguing that such moves erode the dollar’s purchasing power and punish savers.
Kiyosaki’s core argument is that educated investors acquire assets that can appreciate over time, while people holding cash lose purchasing power as inflation rises. He repeated his view that financial ignorance is more costly than the price of education, telling followers “don’t be a loser.”
Treasury buybacks vs. quantitative easing: what’s the difference?
The U.S. Treasury announced on August 19 that it would increase liquidity-support buybacks for longer-dated nominal securities, doubling the maximum size from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation starting September 9. The program targets the 10–20 year and 20–30 year maturity sectors and will run through November 4, with more details expected at the next quarterly refunding.
Treasury officials describe the move as a debt-management operation designed to support liquidity in longer-dated securities, not as quantitative easing. QE, by contrast, is a monetary-policy tool conducted by the Federal Reserve, involving large-scale asset purchases that expand the central bank’s balance sheet and can increase reserve balances. Treasury buybacks instead replace selected outstanding debt through established government financing operations.
Kiyosaki’s characterization of the buyback expansion as “printing fake dollars” is therefore rhetorical and political, not a technical description of the program. Still, the announcement helped lower long-term yields and contributed to a weaker dollar, conditions that often support risk assets like Bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s rally: ETF inflows, short squeezes, and macro hopes
Bitcoin’s recent climb followed the Treasury announcement, falling long-term bond yields, and a softer U.S. dollar. Forced short liquidations accelerated the initial move, while U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) later provided stronger evidence of direct demand.
From Monday to Thursday of that week, spot Bitcoin ETFs reported about $1.6 billion in net inflows, marking one of the strongest weekly showings of 2026. On Wednesday alone, ETFs drew roughly $517 million, the largest single-day inflow since early May, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the pack. By Thursday, daily inflows reached around $606 million, helping Bitcoin push above $77,000 and briefly approach $79,500.
The timing supports a connection between market liquidity expectations and Bitcoin’s rally. However, it does not prove Kiyosaki’s broader claim that Treasury operations will produce runaway inflation or permanently weaken the dollar.
A track record of bold targets and mixed timing
Kiyosaki has repeatedly issued aggressive Bitcoin price targets. In June 2024, he said BTC would reach $350,000 by August 25 of that year, calling it a “target, a dream, and a wish.” That forecast did not materialize. He later proposed targets of $500,000 and $1 million with different deadlines, but these projections remain speculative and are not backed by a disclosed valuation model.
He has also sold Bitcoin while remaining publicly bullish. In November 2025, Kiyosaki sold $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin at around $90,000 per coin, directing the proceeds toward surgery centers and a billboard business. At the same time, he has acknowledged that BTC can produce losses when investors buy during periods of market excitement, warning against chasing hype.
What investors should take away
Kiyosaki’s latest message reinforces a familiar theme: use scarce, hard assets to hedge against currency debasement and inflation. His advice resonates with many crypto-native investors who view Bitcoin as digital gold and a long-term store of value.
However, investors should separate the useful core idea—diversifying into non-cash assets—from the rhetorical framing of Treasury buybacks as QE. Debt-management operations are not the same as central-bank money creation, even if both can influence yields and risk sentiment.
Financial education can help investors assess risk, but it does not remove Bitcoin’s price volatility or guarantee positive returns. The next market test is whether spot demand, especially via ETFs, can support prices after the short squeeze fades. Treasury’s higher buyback limits begin on September 9, offering a clear date to watch for any further impact on long-term yields and broader risk markets.
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials are for educational purposes only.
