Robert Kiyosaki warns fiat currencies will lose value, calls gold, silver, bitcoin and ether ‘real money’

[DigitalToday reporter Yoonseo Lee] Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestseller “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, warned inflation could intensify due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising government debt. He again urged people to hold gold, silver, bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH).

On May 14 local time, blockchain outlet Coinpost reported that Kiyosaki cited 2 factors on his X account, formerly known as Twitter, as risks that could erode personal wealth.

Kiyosaki first pointed to the Middle East situation surrounding Iran. He said that if clashes involving Iran continue, pressure for higher oil prices would grow and could lead to broader price increases. Iran borders the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage through which about 20 percent of global oil shipments pass. If conflict expands, fears could rise over a blockade of the strait or transport disruptions, which could lift oil prices through concerns about supply shortages, he said.

Rising oil prices affect more than energy costs. They also push up overall costs for transportation, manufacturing and food production. Kiyosaki said this structure ultimately weakens the purchasing power of fiat currencies. With fewer goods and services available for the same amount of money, he argued that holding cash alone could make it difficult to protect assets.

The second risk he cited was expanding national debt. Kiyosaki argued that if governments keep increasing money supply to cover fiscal deficits, “fake money” would be pumped into markets. With tax hikes or spending cuts politically difficult, repeated liquidity expansion through central banks would inevitably dilute currency value, he said.

In this process, Kiyosaki defined gold, silver, bitcoin and ether as “real money”. He stressed that these assets could help maintain or increase purchasing power. On investment mindset, he said “I can’t afford it” is the language of poor people, while rich people think, “How can I afford it?” He said the message is to change the asset allocation approach itself rather than focus on a simple price outlook.

From a market perspective, the remarks are seen as reaffirming Kiyosaki’s long-standing preference for cryptocurrencies and precious metals. He has repeatedly recommended diversified holdings centered on gold, silver and bitcoin. This time he added ether and presented a set of assets for responding to inflation.

The remarks also highlight the role of alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, amid recent macroeconomic uncertainty. Kiyosaki’s message focused less on specifying a particular time point than on a logic of protecting assets against inflation and declining currency value. The market will be watching how Middle East developments and the trend of fiscal expansion in various countries affect commodity prices and demand for digital assets.

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2 reasons why inflation will steal your money

1: As long as the war in Iran rising oil prices will cause inflation and your fist money to decline in purchasing power.

2: Nation Debt will cause governments to print more fake money.

Please protect your self,…