Max Keiser’s Urgent Warning: Embrace Bitcoin Now as Europe Faces Looming Financial Crisis

As European economies teeter on the brink, Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser fires off a stark warning to investors clinging to traditional finance.

The Escape Hatch

Keiser argues Bitcoin provides the only viable exit strategy from centralized banking systems crumbling under political and economic pressure. His message cuts through the noise of mainstream financial advice that keeps investors trapped in failing structures.

Decentralized Defense

While central banks print currency and governments implement capital controls, Bitcoin bypasses the entire crumbling apparatus. It's the ultimate hedge against what Keiser sees as inevitable currency devaluation and financial repression tactics.

Because nothing says 'stable store of value' like trusting the same institutions that brought you negative interest rates and bail-ins.

Kiyosaki warns of European instability

In a recent post, Kiyosaki cited the risk of France facing bankruptcy, Germany’s manufacturing sector suffering due to energy policy failures, and the United Kingdom experiencing a more than 30% drop in its bond market.

He emphasized a broader loss of faith in Western nations’ ability to manage their debts, referencing both Japan and China reducing their holdings of US Treasuries. Kiyosaki wrote:

“EUROPE is TOAST…French people are on the verge of a Bastille Day revolt… Civil war in Germany is brewing… This insanity is why I continue to recommend you save yourself — and save gold, silver, and Bitcoin.”

Kiyosaki also addressed the collapse of the traditional “60/40” portfolio, noting that US Treasuries have dropped 13% since 2020, further undermining conventional financial strategies.

Keiser highlights El Salvador and the fourth turning

Max Keiser, Bitcoin advisor to El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, echoed Kiyosaki’s concerns.

He described France’s turmoil as part of the “Fourth Turning,” a generational crisis cycle, and advised those seeking safety to consider relocating to El Salvador. Keiser stated:

“France is just entering the 4th Turning and things (like inflation) will get much worse. MOVE to El Salvador — we are EXITING the 4th Turning — before France requires an exit visa to leave.”

El Salvador, as the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, is increasingly promoted as a safe haven for those looking to hedge against fiat currency collapse.

Debate over safe havens and portfolio strategies

Other commentators drew parallels to historical empire declines, highlighting debt, conflict, and leadership detachment as recurring causes. One analyst summarized:

“Europe isn’t just ‘toast.’ It’s the same script every fallen empire runs on repeat: Too much debt. Too many wars. Ruling classes too detached from reality. Rome clipped its coins. Britain lost its empire under debt. Now France, Germany, UK are all cracking”

While some, like educators from NianNian Academy, acknowledged the risks and urged a balanced approach between gold, silver, and Bitcoin, the consensus among Kiyosaki and Keiser is that Bitcoin offers a hedge amid mounting global economic uncertainty.