Robert Kiyosaki Urges Investors to Buy During Market Crashes
Renowned author Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his global bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, has shared a powerful investing perspective on social media platform X. In his latest post, he draws a compelling parallel between retail sales and financial market downturns, encouraging investors to adopt a contrarian approach during periods of volatility.
The Walmart Analogy: How Different Investors React to Sales
Kiyosaki wrote: "When Walmart has a SALE poor people rush in and buy, buy, buy. Yet when the Financial Asset Market has a sale….a.k.a…..CRASH…the poor sell and run….while the rich rush in….and buy, buy, buy."
He extended this analogy specifically to the recent decline in precious metals and cryptocurrency markets, framing the situation not as a warning sign but as a strategic buying opportunity. "The gold, silver, and Bitcoin market just crashed….a.k.a. went on sale…and I am waiting….with cash in hand….to begin to buying more gold, silver, and Bitcoin….on sale. What are you going to do?" Kiyosaki questioned his followers.
Current Market Conditions: Precious Metals and Crypto Slide
This message comes at a time when gold, silver, and Bitcoin have experienced significant volatility following record-breaking runs. On Monday, gold and silver prices continued their downward trend after CME Group increased margin requirements in response to last week's sharp correction in precious metals.
The selloff was triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, which strengthened the dollar and put pressure on bullion prices.
- Spot gold recorded its steepest single-day fall since 1983 on Friday, tumbling more than 9%.
- By Monday morning, it had slipped a further 3.6% to $4,686.51 per ounce.
- U.S. gold futures for April delivery were also lower by 0.8% at $4,707.60 per ounce.
Silver witnessed even more dramatic volatility:
- After plunging 27% in the previous session — its worst daily drop on record — spot silver declined another 6.7% on Monday to $78.96 per ounce.
Over the weekend, CME Group announced higher margin requirements for metal futures, with the revisions taking effect after market close on Monday. COMEX gold futures margins (1 oz) were raised from 6% to 8%, while margins for COMEX 5,000-ounce silver futures increased from 11% to 15%. Margin requirements for platinum and palladium futures were also revised higher.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin prices fell below $75,000 on Monday as the cryptocurrency market selloff accelerated amid an absence of momentum.
Kiyosaki's Investment Strategy: Why He Keeps Buying Silver
Kiyosaki recently revealed his unique approach to accumulating assets during market swings. He prefers using debt strategically to acquire income-generating real estate, which then funds his continued purchases of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. "Why sell silver, when I use debt to buy investment real estate for positive cash flow," he explained, emphasizing that positive cash flow from property investments allows him to hold onto his silver rather than sell it during volatility.
Among all the assets he discusses, silver holds a special place in Kiyosaki's investment outlook. He has repeatedly described it as one of the most undervalued assets in the current environment. "Silver is $50 today. I predict silver will hit $70 soon and possibly $200 in 2026," he previously remarked.
His reasoning is rooted in silver's dual nature. While gold is primarily a store of value, silver is deeply embedded in industrial applications across:
- Solar panels
- Electronics
- Electric vehicles
- Medical devices
- Defense technologies
Kiyosaki believes this growing industrial demand strengthens silver's case as both a monetary and industrial asset. He also downplays short-term volatility, arguing that price fluctuations are insignificant compared to the long-term erosion of fiat currency value.
The Bigger Picture: A Hedge Against Currency Debasement
By linking his strategy to concerns around rising U.S. debt and policy decisions by the Federal Reserve and Treasury, Kiyosaki frames his accumulation of precious metals and digital assets as a hedge against currency debasement rather than a reaction to market timing. His post taps into a long-standing investing principle: market corrections often create entry points for those with liquidity and conviction.
While many investors react to falling prices with fear, Kiyosaki argues that wealth is often built by doing the opposite — accumulating quality assets when sentiment is weak and valuations are lower. For Kiyosaki, these market swings are not signals to exit but invitations to prepare capital and step in gradually.
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