Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin's 21M Supply Makes It Superior Inflation Hedge

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned author of the bestselling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has reiterated his strong preference for Bitcoin over traditional assets like gold and silver. He highlights Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins as a key advantage, making it resistant to inflationary manipulation. Unlike gold and silver, which can be mined in greater quantities as prices rise, Bitcoin’s supply remains constant, providing a reliable store of value in times of economic instability.

Kiyosaki, who also invests in gold and silver, emphasizes that Bitcoin’s scarcity is a primary reason it serves effectively as a hedge against inflation and the debasement of fiat currencies. As traditional currencies face mounting pressures from global economic instability and government spending, he contends that Bitcoin’s unchangeable supply offers a reliable store of value.

Kiyosaki’s recent emphasis on Bitcoin aligns with his ongoing warnings about the diminishing strength of the U.S. dollar. He has been advising investors to acquire Bitcoin as a means to preserve their purchasing power, asserting that the dollar is being “wiped out.” In an April 13 post, he pointed to three market indicators reflecting systemic stress: soaring gold prices, surging silver demand, and the continued upward movement of Bitcoin. “Are you listening?” he asked his followers, referencing gold’s record highs and Bitcoin’s recent market performance as signals that should not be ignored.

Expanding on his concerns, Kiyosaki has warned that current positive market conditions might be concealing a much larger, impending financial breakdown. He described the situation as the potential arrival of a “giant crash,” citing rising unemployment and pervasive economic uncertainty as indicators of what he terms a “New Great Depression.” While discussing such crises, Kiyosaki used a hypothetical scenario, asking how people might react if Bitcoin’s price suddenly dropped to $300, implying it could test investor conviction. However, he also consistently notes that financial crashes have historically presented significant opportunities for savvy investors to acquire valuable assets at deeply discounted prices, drawing parallels to the investment environment during the 2008 financial crisis.