Robert Kiyosaki Says Time to Dump Dollar for Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin

Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki has once again warned investors about holding U.S. dollars, urging them to move into gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum instead.

Key Points

• Kiyosaki warned against holding U.S. dollars 
• He promoted gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as hedges 
• He confirmed he has not sold any silver holdings 
• Gold reached a new all-time high of $5,266 per ounce
• Bitcoin traded at $88,927 at press time

Kiyosaki Urges Shift Away From Cash

Kiyosaki, best known as the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, said investors should reduce their exposure to the U.S. dollar and focus on tangible and alternative assets. He shared these views in a recent post on X, describing the dollar as an unreliable store of value.

According to Kiyosaki, assets such as gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum offer stronger long-term protection against currency debasement. He framed precious metals and cryptocurrencies as more resilient options for preserving wealth over time.

His remarks followed his attendance at the Vancouver Resource Investor Conference (VRIC), which he said placed a strong emphasis on financial education surrounding gold and silver markets. Kiyosaki described the conference as particularly valuable for investors seeking deeper insight into commodities and resource-based investing.

Addressing Speculation About His Portfolio

While speaking about the conference, Kiyosaki also addressed speculation surrounding his personal investments. He denied claims that he had sold all his silver holdings to buy additional Bitcoin, calling the rumors inaccurate.

Kiyosaki clarified that he had sold some Bitcoin and later liquidated a portion of his gold. He said both transactions were made to help finance the purchase of a new home.

However, he emphasized that he has not sold any silver. In retrospect, Kiyosaki said he regretted selling some of his gold and Bitcoin, describing those decisions as serious mistakes. By contrast, he argued that retaining his silver holdings was the right move.

Expanding on his broader investment philosophy, Kiyosaki explained how real estate fits into his strategy. He said he uses debt to acquire income-producing properties, then reinvests the resulting cash flow into gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum.

Market Snapshot: Metals Surge as Bitcoin Stalls

Kiyosaki’s comments came amid significant moves across financial markets. Gold surged to a new all-time high of $5,266 per ounce earlier in the day, while silver also hit a record, climbing to $117.75 per ounce on Monday.

However, Bitcoin showed a comparatively muted performance. As of press time, the cryptocurrency was trading at $88,927, down 1.3% over the past month.

The U.S. dollar weakened as well. The U.S. Dollar Index fell to 96.07, marking a weekly decline of 1.2%. Together, these trends highlighted a growing divergence between precious metals and both digital assets and fiat currency.

Peter Schiff Pushes Back on Bitcoin Narrative

Against this backdrop, economist Peter Schiff offered a sharply contrasting view on cryptocurrencies. In a series of posts on X, Schiff urged Bitcoin investors to reconsider their exposure, arguing that gold and silver were sending clearer signals amid economic uncertainty.

Schiff noted that while precious metals continued to reach new highs, Bitcoin failed to keep pace. He challenged the long-standing comparison between Bitcoin and gold, saying Bitcoin’s inability to keep pace with gold’s rally undermines the idea that it functions as “digital gold.”

In his view, this divergence raises questions about Bitcoin’s effectiveness as a hedge during periods of monetary stress. He also warned that prolonged underperformance could eventually trigger a sharp correction in the Bitcoin market.