Robert Kiyosaki has again warned followers about the rise in US national debt, which is now near $39.6 trillion, and named gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as central holdings in his personal defensive strategy.

The author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” framed the issue as a choice between government-issued money and scarce assets, while critics continue to question his long-running forecasts of financial collapse.

In a July 25, 2026 post on X, Kiyosaki wrote: “HOW MUCH DEBT? FYI: In 2008, just before the GFC: (Great Financial Crisis) the US debt was approximately $9.5 trillion. Today, just as US Bonds are crashing, US Debt is approaching $39 trillion. Q: If you spent $1 a minute how long would it take you to spend $1 trillion?…”

Kiyosaki’s Hard-Asset Strategy Dates Back to 1965

Hard assets are assets with scarce supply that cannot be created at will, including gold, silver, and Bitcoin. Kiyosaki argues that such assets can help preserve wealth when fiat monetary systems weaken.

His latest post highlighted the scale of the US fiscal expansion. US debt was about $9.5 trillion in 2008, shortly before the global financial crisis, and has since more than quadrupled. Data placed the total at $39.64 trillion on July 22, bringing it close to $40 trillion.

That backdrop has kept debt, deficits, and interest costs central to public-market debate. A higher debt load does not by itself prove that a crisis is imminent, but it can intensify scrutiny of Treasury issuance, fiscal policy, inflation expectations, and the long-term purchasing power of currency.

Kiyosaki also claimed that the government prints roughly $1 trillion every 90 days. To illustrate the size of that figure, he noted that spending $1 trillion at a rate of $1 per minute would take about 32,000 years.

Coin Bureau also posted about the debt figures on X on July 20, 2026: “JUST IN: 🇺🇸US national debt hits a record $39.5 TRILLION, its fastest pace outside a major crisis. National debt has surged by $3.2T over the last 12 months, reaching a record $39.5T. That works out to around $8.8 billion per day, even without a crisis requiring emergency-scale…” The post included the link:

Kiyosaki rejects saving in fiat currency. A central rule from his “Rich Dad” framework is that wealthy people do not simply save money; instead, they acquire assets that he says resist inflation and confiscation.

“...’The rich do not save money.’ Since 1965 I have saved real silver. Since 1971 I have saved real gold. Since 2012 I have saved Bitcoin. Since 2022 I have saved Ethereum...,” Kiyosaki said on X.

His approach to storage reflects that distrust. According to the source report, Kiyosaki keeps gold and silver in Swiss vaults outside Switzerland, citing historical cases in which Washington banned private gold ownership and seized holdings.

Why Kiyosaki Says He Trusts Bitcoin and Ethereum

Kiyosaki’s crypto allocation represents a notable change in his public views. He has long promoted gold and silver as sound money, but he now also describes Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative to continual money printing.

Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap of 21 million coins is central to that argument. Ethereum, in Kiyosaki’s view, complements the position because of smart contracts and its growing role across decentralized finance and stablecoins.

Those are different value propositions. Bitcoin is commonly discussed as a scarce digital asset, while Ethereum is also used as infrastructure for applications, token issuance, and on-chain financial activity. That distinction matters because the risks, adoption drivers, and technical dependencies are not identical.

His price targets remain aggressive. Kiyosaki has forecast Bitcoin near $750,000 and Ethereum around $95,000 after what he calls a major financial reset.

“...When the bubbles go bust I predict gold will hit $35,000 an ounce one year after the gold bubble goes pop.. I predict silver to hit $200 an ounce a year after the bust. I predict Bitcoin will hit $ 750,000 a coin a year after the crash. And i predict Ethereum to be $95000 a year after crash...,” Kiyosaki previously noted.

Critics challenge his record. Kiyosaki has repeatedly warned that a major collapse was imminent, and those timelines have often failed to materialize. Hard assets also have drawbacks. Gold and silver do not generate yield, while Bitcoin and Ethereum remain highly volatile and exposed to sharp drawdowns.

Kiyosaki’s broader message focuses on personal responsibility rather than precise timing. He urges people to study markets and build positions instead of relying solely on government-issued money.

For readers tracking his comments, the next useful signals are not only his forecasts but also the underlying data he cites: federal debt levels, Treasury-market conditions, inflation trends, and crypto network activity. Whether or not the reset he describes occurs, his remarks reflect a wider debate over how savers and investors assess exposure to debt-related risk.