Kiyosaki Predicts 2026 Global Crash, Backs Silver Hedge

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, predicted a global economic crash in 2026 and recommended physical silver as a hedge for investors.

Kiyosaki has repeated the warning on social media in recent months and linked it to themes from his 2002 book Rich Dad’s Prophecy. He framed the expected downturn as the unwinding of an “Everything Bubble” he warned about decades ago.

He pointed to roughly $39 trillion in U.S. government debt and described the dollar as weakened since 1974. Kiyosaki also cited retirement accounts held by baby boomers as a potential point of vulnerability for financial markets.

Kiyosaki referenced past market collapses in 1987, 2000, 2008 and 2022 and said holding physical assets during those episodes increased his wealth. He wrote that he intends to use the same approach if markets turn down in 2026. “In 2026 the global economy is about to crash. That’s good news for those that can see the future. Bad news for the blind,” he wrote on social media.

Kiyosaki identified silver as his preferred hedge. He said he began accumulating silver in 1965 and described the metal as both a monetary hedge and an industrial commodity. He listed industrial uses including solar panels, electric vehicles, batteries and components for artificial intelligence infrastructure as sources of demand.

Spot silver has risen sharply over the past year and was trading near $85 an ounce after the increase. Kiyosaki has previously suggested a $200 target for silver in 2026. Market data cited by traders point to a sixth consecutive year of structural deficits in the silver market and industrial demand that accounts for roughly half of total consumption. Some traders highlighted low exchange inventories and called silver around $75 to $80 “too cheap to ignore.” A research group provided a more conservative scenario, projecting a ceiling near $88 to $92 if macroeconomic shocks remain limited.

Mainstream economic forecasters do not predict a Great Depression–level event. Most institutions project moderate global growth for 2026 while listing sovereign debt levels and geopolitical tensions as downside risks. Executives at large financial firms have warned markets could experience shorter-term equity drawdowns in the range of 10% to 20%.

Kiyosaki’s list of assets he considers suitable for 2026 includes gold, oil, food production, Bitcoin and Ethereum.