Bitcoin News Today: Kiyosaki Warns of 1929-Style Crash as U.S. Debt Nears $37 Trillion Urges Gold Silver Bitcoin Shift

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a stark warning about the global financial landscape, forecasting a potential collapse akin to the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression. The alarm, shared across social media and financial platforms, centers on the U.S. national debt, which Kiyosaki describes as “out of control,” and the systemic risks inherent in traditional markets. He urges investors to pivot to tangible assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin, framing them as essential hedges against fiat currency devaluation and economic instability [1].

The warning gained traction following a July 2025 post in which Kiyosaki highlighted the U.S. as “the world’s biggest debtor nation in history.” He emphasized that prolonged monetary expansion—through mechanisms like quantitative easing—can only delay, not prevent, a crisis. “You can only print money to pay your bills… for so long,” he wrote, echoing concerns about the fragility of debt-driven economies [2]. The remarks align with broader anxieties over the $37 trillion U.S. debt ceiling and the potential for a cascading financial system failure.

Kiyosaki’s stance is further reinforced by references to the investment strategies of figures like Warren Buffett and Jim Rogers, who have reportedly shifted holdings to cash and precious metals. By drawing parallels to their actions, Kiyosaki critiques the reliability of stocks and bonds as long-term wealth preservers. He specifically cautions against retirement accounts like 401(k)s, which he views as overexposed to equities, and instead recommends direct ownership of hard assets [3].

A key pillar of his argument is Bitcoin’s role as “digital gold.” Despite a brief dip in Bitcoin’s price below $119,000 at the time of his remarks, Kiyosaki remains bullish on its potential as a decentralized store of value. He contrasts Bitcoin with exchange-traded funds (ETFs), dismissing them as “paper assets” due to their indirect exposure to underlying assets. “An ETF is like having a picture of a gun for personal defense,” he quipped, suggesting that ETFs lack the tangible security of physical commodities [4].

The warnings intersect with broader market dynamics. While Bitcoin ETFs have attracted significant inflows—over $175 billion in assets under management since their January 2024 launch—Kiyosaki’s skepticism underscores a fundamental divide between institutional financial tools and direct ownership models. Analysts note that his advocacy for Bitcoin mirrors arguments from crypto proponents who view it as a hedge against inflation and centralized monetary policies. However, his dismissal of ETFs highlights a nuanced critique of how investors access digital assets, emphasizing the importance of direct control [5].

Kiyosaki’s alarmist narrative reflects a growing discourse on economic resilience amid geopolitical tensions and systemic debt. While his predictions of a 1929-style crash remain speculative, they underscore a shift in investor sentiment toward alternative assets. The validity of such scenarios hinges on factors like regulatory responses, central bank interventions, and global economic adaptability—variables that remain unpredictable. Nonetheless, his emphasis on hard assets and decentralized systems resonates with a subset of risk-averse investors seeking alternatives to traditional portfolios [6].

The convergence of Kiyosaki’s warnings with current market trends raises questions about investor preparedness for potential shocks. As the U.S.-EU trade deal progresses and Bitcoin’s price shows resilience, the debate over asset allocation continues to evolve. Whether his calls for a shift to gold, silver, and Bitcoin will gain mainstream traction remains uncertain, but his message underscores a persistent skepticism of fiat-based economies and institutional financial instruments [7].

Sources:

[1] [Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Another 1929 Crash and Great Depression](https://finbold.com/robert-kiyosaki-warns-of-another-1929-crash-and-great-depression/)

[2] [Why Warren Buffett, Jim Rogers Are Ditching Stocks & Bonds](https://m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks/news/why-warren-buffett-jim-rogers-are-ditching-stocks-bonds-rich-dad-poor-dad-author-robert-kiyosaki-explains/articleshow/122951531.cms)

[3] [‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Warns of 1929 Crash Coming](https://u.today/rich-dad-poor-dad-author-warns-of-1929-crash-coming-says-bitcoin-is-the-saviour)

[4] [‘Sit Tight With Bitcoin’ Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Great Depression 2.0](https://coingape.com/sit-tight-with-bitcoin-robert-kiyosaki-predicts-great-depression-2-0/)

[5] [Kiyosaki Financial Crash Warning: Hold Gold, Silver, Bitcoin](https://coinfomania.com/kiyosaki-financial-crash-warning/)

[6] [Bitcoin Over 401(k)? Kiyosaki Warns of Market Crash Worse Than 1929](https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-over-401k-kiyosaki-warns-of-market-crash-worse-than-1929/)

[7] [Robert Kiyosaki Warns of 1929-Style Crash, Urges Bitcoin Hedge](https://cryptodnes.bg/en/robert-kiyosaki-warns-of-1929-style-crash-urges-bitcoin-hedge/)