Gold and silver have endured a painful correction in recent months, but Robert Kiyosaki now believes the worst is over and a long rally could lie ahead. At the same time, the crypto market is under strain, with Bitcoin testing sub-$60,000 levels and XRP hovering near the crucial $1.00 support. ChatGPT’s multiple scenarios suggest XRP could tumble to as low as $0.45 if Bitcoin crashes below $50,000 for the first time since August 2024.
Kiyosaki sees a turning point for precious metals. After falling from an all-time high above $5,600 in January, gold now trades near $4,014 per ounce. Silver has dropped to around $56 after topping $120 earlier this year. Rising bond yields, a stronger U.S. dollar, and fading safe-haven demand contributed to the decline. Yet Kiyosaki argues that global debt problems have only worsened in 2026, making paper currencies riskier. “Gold is money. Everything else is credit,” he said, quoting the famous line often attributed to J.P. Morgan. He noted that the last major bull run began in 2000 when he bought gold at $300, and he expects a repeat of that long-term trend. Jim Rickards’ prediction of $35,000 gold reinforces his conviction, even if Kiyosaki himself doesn’t set a price target.
Bitcoin and XRP correlation under scrutiny. Bitcoin has spent the week sliding lower, dragging the crypto market with it. Historically, Bitcoin and XRP share a strong positive correlation (0.64–0.86), meaning XRP often mirrors Bitcoin’s moves. XRP has already fallen from above $2.40 earlier this year to near $1.03, with a market cap of $63.85 billion and a Fear and Greed Index of 15 in extreme fear. If Bitcoin breaks below $50,000, the correlation could accelerate XRP’s decline unless XRP-specific catalysts emerge.
ChatGPT’s four scenarios for XRP. In a controlled correction where buyers quickly return, XRP might stabilize at $0.85–$0.95. An extended selloff could push it to $0.65–$0.80. A panic-driven capitulation would see $0.45–$0.60. The only bullish case — XRP outperforming Bitcoin — would require strong Ripple news, ETF inflows, or enterprise adoption, potentially keeping the price above $1.00. These estimates highlight the precarious balance between macroeconomic pressure and Ripple’s fundamentals.
While Kiyosaki’s optimism on gold and silver is focused on fiat currency devaluation, crypto traders are bracing for more immediate downside as Bitcoin’s dominance hovers near 58% and altcoins underperform.
