Kiyosaki Warns of 2026 Crash, Recommends Silver

Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, warned in recent social media posts that the global economy faces a crash in 2026, urging investors to focus on silver as one of his top holdings.

Kiyosaki, who began buying silver in 1965 at 18 years old when it cost pennies per ounce, described the metal as one of his best-performing investments over six decades. He highlighted silver's current price near $85 per ounce and projected it could reach $200, citing its role as both a monetary hedge against inflation and currency debasement and an industrial commodity essential for solar panels, electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Industrial demand now accounts for about half of global silver consumption, amid six straight years of supply deficits, according to market analysts.

The financial educator attributes the predicted downturn to the United States' $39 trillion national debt, dollar weakening since 1974, and what he calls the "Everything Bubble" outlined in his 2002 book Rich Dad's Prophecy. He views vulnerable baby boomer retirement portfolios as another risk factor. "In 2026 the global economy is about to...