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Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the famous book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” recently advocated for cryptocurrency investments.
He specifically recommended Bitcoin and Ethereum on ‘The Rich Dad Channel’ podcast.
Kiyosaki highlighted the declining value of the US dollar and warned of a possible market crash.
Ethereum and Bitcoin as Safeguards Against Economic Uncertainty
While conversing with Andy Schectman, the President of Miles Franklin, Kiyosaki discussed the significance of investing in digital currencies.
He suggested that cryptocurrencies could serve as a hedge against the risks associated with fiat currencies, especially the US dollar.
As a long-time supporter of digital currencies, Kiyosaki has consistently advised investors to allocate funds to crypto assets.
This strategy, he believes, can protect wealth against inflation and other economic conditions.
Despite his limited understanding of Bitcoin, he expressed support for Ethereum and precious metals like gold and silver.
He believes that the declining value of the US dollar will continue to worsen as the debt crisis intensifies.
Kiyosaki revealed that he started saving Bitcoin about ten years ago and has recently expanded into Ethereum.
He reiterated his skepticism about the credibility of the US dollar, labeling it as “fake.”
He urged the financial community to diversify assets into tangible resources like gold and silver, as well as digital currencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin.
He stressed that the critical point was to diversify into a valuable asset that would not depreciate like the US dollar.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kiyosaki advised against saving money in currencies like the US dollar, Euro, Yen, and Peso, which lose value over time.
Instead, he recommended saving in gold, silver, Bitcoin, and other assets that appreciate in value, especially during a market crash.
Loss of Faith in the US Dollar
In the podcast, Kiyosaki stated that he had lost faith in the US dollar due to market vulnerabilities and massive debts.
He disclosed in an X post that the American economy is currently experiencing a depression.
He revealed that the economy has seen below-average growth in recent years, with growth rates of only 3.4% and 1.6% in Q4 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024, respectively.
Kiyosaki warned that the broader market crash had begun and urged investors to capitalize on the opportunity by investing when prices have bottomed.
