Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has endorsed Bitcoin ETFs as a practical investment vehicle for average investors while maintaining that physical assets offer superior long-term protection. In recent statements on X (formerly Twitter), Kiyosaki explicitly recommended Gold ETFs, Silver ETFs, and Bitcoin ETFs for typical investors, acknowledging their role in simplifying access to digital and commodity markets.
However, Kiyosaki delivered a stark warning about the limitations of paper assets, comparing ETFs to "having a picture of a gun" for defense—insufficient during major economic disruptions. He emphasized that sophisticated investors should prioritize owning physical gold, silver, and actual Bitcoin rather than paper representations. "Sometimes it’s best to have real gold, silver, Bitcoin, and a gun," he stated, linking tangible assets to financial and personal security amid potential crises like central bank-driven inflation or banking failures, referencing historical events including the 1987 crash and 2019 repo crisis.
Kiyosaki revealed he is buying "one more coin" as Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 but cautioned against greed with his adage: "Pigs get fat… Hogs get slaughtered." He paused further purchases until economic direction clarifies, despite predicting Bitcoin could reach $200,000–$1 million. For newcomers, he advised starting small—"even with a Satoshi"—and highlighted Warren Buffett’s $350 billion cash reserve as a sign investors await market crashes to acquire assets cheaply.