His remarks come amid ongoing volatility in global markets, persistent inflation, and growing scepticism towards central bank policies.
According to Gresham’s Law, “When bad money enters a system… good money goes into hiding.” Kiyosaki interprets this to mean that fiat currencies—like the US dollar or Indian rupee—lose value over time, driving real value assets into scarcity. “People are poor because they are working for and saving fake money,” he said, referring to fiat money, which he considers inherently flawed.
Instead, he recommends assets with intrinsic or network value. His second pillar is Metcalfe’s Law, which argues that the value of a network is proportional to the square of its user base. He applied this concept to successful enterprises and cryptocurrencies: “McDonald’s is a franchise network. Mom Pop Burgers is not. That’s why they’re poor. FEDEX is a network. Joe’s one-truck delivery is not,” Kiyosaki explained. He continued: “I invest in Bitcoin because it is a network. Most cryptos are not.”
In line with this philosophy, Kiyosaki has consistently advised against saving in fiat currency. As reported by FE, he noted: “That’s why I save gold, silver, and acquire Bitcoin. They obey the laws [of money].” He warns that US dollars and other fiat currencies are in violation of these fundamental principles, lacking both intrinsic value and network robustness.
In a related post dated 18 May, Kiyosaki sounded an alarm about what he sees as a looming global financial crisis, stating, “The end is here,” and predicting “millions to be wiped out financially.” His call to action? Bail yourself out—by moving away from traditional currency systems and investing in tangible or decentralised assets.
His remarks come amid ongoing volatility in global markets, persistent inflation, and growing scepticism towards central bank policies. Kiyosaki has repeatedly warned that geopolitical instability, rising debt levels, and currency devaluation could trigger a catastrophic shift in the financial system.
