Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has again warned of a possible major market crash in 2026-2027. He argued that while a crisis could mean heavy losses for investors, it could also be an opportunity for the prepared to buy assets at a discount.
Kiyosaki wrote on his X account (formerly Twitter) on Nov. 28 local time, "A massive market crash could come in 2026-2027. The coming crash may turn out to be another Great Depression." He added, "Will you be completely wiped out, or will you be lucky enough to seize the opportunity?"
"In every market crash — 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019, and 2022 — I did not become poorer, I became richer," he wrote. "In the coming massive crash of 2026-2027, I also plan to become richer. I hope the same happens to you."
Kiyosaki stressed that quality assets can be bought at low prices during periods of sharp market declines. "In crashes, recessions and depressions, great assets go on 'sale,'" he said. "Buy assets on sale and get richer. Don't get wiped out — seize the opportunity."
He has long raised the possibility of a global financial crisis, advocating holdings in tangible and alternative assets such as gold, silver and bitcoin. Last month, he also said investors should stay away from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and cash savings, and instead hold assets that are difficult for the U.S. Federal Reserve or the government to manipulate, such as gold, silver, bitcoin, ethereum, real estate and oil.
Kiyosaki also cited the moves of legendary investor Warren Buffett as an example. Just as Buffett has recently sold large stock holdings and is sitting on massive cash reserves while waiting for a market plunge, ordinary investors should also prepare to buy real assets cheaply when prices fall sharply, he suggested.
His forecasts and investment moves, however, have continued to draw controversy. In April last year, Kiyosaki predicted bitcoin would reach $1 million — about 1.47 billion won — within 10 years and said he would not sell his bitcoin. He later drew criticism when it emerged late last year that he had sold bitcoin.
In response, Kiyosaki explained that the sale was not driven by a bearish outlook on bitcoin prices but was a decision to raise funds for new investments. He said he used the cash from the bitcoin sale to acquire two surgery centers and invest in an outdoor advertising business, projecting that the ventures "will generate monthly cash flow of about $27,500 (roughly 40 million won) by February next year."
Kiyosaki has repeatedly emphasized that a market crash should be viewed not simply as a crisis but as an opportunity to buy assets at bargain prices. Still, his predictions combine strong cautionary messages with a preference for alternative assets as part of his personal investment views, meaning investors should weigh market conditions and asset-specific risks before making actual investment decisions.
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