Robert Kiyosaki has issued another stark warning about a major market downturn in the global financial market. In a recent post on X, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author warned that a “giant crash” or even a “Great Depression” could unfold between 2026 and 2027. He further urged investors to prepare, framing the coming downturn as an opportunity to buy assets like Bitcoin.
His core message was simple: in every crash, great assets go on sale. The real difference, he argued, is whether investors are positioned to take advantage of it.
Kiyosaki’s Strategy: Crashes Create Wealth
Kiyosaki highlights multiple past market downturns, including 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019, and 2022, claiming he grew richer during each one. His approach centers on accumulation during panic, rather than selling into fear.
This aligns with his long-standing investment philosophy. Over the years, Kiyosaki has consistently advocated buying “hard assets” during economic stress, particularly gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. While his latest tweet did not explicitly mention crypto, his historical positioning leaves little ambiguity about what he considers “great assets.”
Kiyosaki’s warning about a broad market crash carries implications for crypto. Historically, Bitcoin has shown strong correlation with risk assets like U.S. equities during periods of macro stress. During major downturns, liquidity tends to exit markets broadly, and crypto is often among the first to see sharp declines.
Recent data supports this pattern. Bitcoin is currently trading around the mid-$70,000 range after a volatile start to 2026. The asset had pulled back from $96,900 on January 15 amid broader market uncertainty.
Since then, prices have fluctuated between roughly $62,000 and $78,000, reinforcing its sensitivity to macro conditions. Thus, if a large-scale financial downturn materializes, Bitcoin could experience significant short-term downside alongside traditional markets.
Why a Crash Could Be Bullish For Bitcoin
Despite the risk of a decline, Kiyosaki’s thesis ultimately leans bullish, especially for assets like Bitcoin. Kiyosaki’s reasoning is pretty simple. Crashes create forced selling, which push prices lower. Thus, long-term investors take the opportunity to accumulate and position for the subsequent bull market.
Kiyosaki has repeatedly projected that Bitcoin could surge significantly after a major financial reset. Many past forecasts placed it as high as $250,000 or beyond in the years following a crash.
He has also stated that he continues buying during downturns, even describing previous price drops as opportunities rather than threats. He has even purchased Bitcoin during a recent downturn, emphasizing his conviction in its long-term value. Additionally, he revealed keeping cash reserves on hand to buy more Bitcoin when the opportunity presents itself.
“FU’CD or LU’CD”: Why Positioning Is Everything
Kiyosaki framed the coming downturn in blunt terms: investors will either be “FU’CD” or “LU’CD.” Behind the phrasing is a clear distinction between two types of market participants.
On one side are overleveraged traders and unprepared investors, who will typically be forced to sell during downturns. On the other are those with liquidity and conviction, who step in to buy assets at discounted prices.
This dynamic is particularly pronounced in crypto markets. Leveraged positions unwind quickly, creating cascading sell pressure, while long-term holders often accumulate through volatility.
If that scenario plays out, Bitcoin may not be spared in the short term. However, as Kiyosaki emphasizes, the same downturn could present one of the most significant buying opportunities. For investors, the takeaway is less about predicting the crash and more about being positioned when it arrives.
Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin and Gold Will Pump After the “Giant Crash”
Temitope Olajide
