Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and a prominent advocate for hard assets, is facing a fierce backlash from the cryptocurrency community over contradictory statements regarding his Bitcoin purchases. The controversy ignited when Kiyosaki claimed on social media that he had stopped buying Bitcoin when its price reached $6,000.
This assertion was met with swift criticism, as Bitcoin enthusiasts highlighted Kiyosaki's past public endorsements made at significantly higher price points. In 2025, when Bitcoin was trading between $105,000 and $117,000, Kiyosaki stated his intention to "buy one more Bitcoin asap." Later, even as Bitcoin's value fell to around $90,000, he continued to promote buying, claiming he was "still buying… daily."
In his defense, Kiyosaki attacked his critics' financial status and dismissed their focus on specific purchase dates. On February 7, 2026, he posted on X, "I know my strike price not the date... Why would he care what date I bought it on?" He maintained that his broader investment philosophy and belief in Bitcoin's long-term value were more important than the entry price.
The situation escalated when Kiyosaki's comments were fact-checked on the X platform, revealing the inconsistencies. Despite mounting criticism, he refused to directly address the contradictions, instead reinforcing his stance on Bitcoin's future.
This heated exchange underscores the ongoing tension between traditional finance perspectives and the crypto community, highlighting the volatile nature of Bitcoin and the influential role of financial commentators.
