Bitcoin Hits ’Banana Zone’—Robert Kiyosaki Warns Against FOMO Epidemic
Bitcoin's parabolic rally triggers classic 'banana zone' behavior—where price action gets irrational, volatile, and downright slippery. 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki sounds the alarm: retail FOMO could fuel a dangerous buying frenzy.
The psychology of peaks
When charts go vertical, rational analysis often gets tossed like a banana peel. Kiyosaki’s warning isn’t about dismissing Bitcoin’s potential—it’s about the herd mentality that turns prudent investments into reckless gambles.
Wall Street’s playbook remains unchanged: pump the narrative, then sell the news. Meanwhile, crypto’s true believers brace for the usual cycle of euphoria and despair—because nothing teaches financial literacy like a 50% correction.
Bitcoin ‘HOGS will rush in’
“I bought my latest BITCOIN at $110k,” Kiyosaki tweeted Friday, July 11. “I am now in position for what Raoul Pal calls ‘the Banana Zone,'” Kiyosaki posted. “In the Banana Zone the HOGS will rush in… driven to insanity by the dreaded FOMO disease.”
Another RICH DAD LESSON:
“PIGs get fat.
HOGs get slaughtered.”
I state this lesson because I bought my latest BITCOIN at $110k. I am now in position for what Raoul Pal calls “the Banana Zone.”
In the Banana Zone the HOGS will
rush in….driven to insanity by the dreaded…
Kiyosaki employed his “PIGs get fat. HOGs get slaughtered” investing philosophy to explain his strategy. He plans to wait for speculative investors to enter at higher prices before selling and blaming Bitcoin (BTC) for their losses, creating future buying opportunities.
The author emphasized that “your profit is made when you buy… not when you sell,” justifying his willingness to purchase Bitcoin at elevated price levels.
His conviction stems from predictions that Bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin. This makes current prices appear reasonable in retrospect.
Kiyosaki would ‘rather be a sucker than a LOSER’
In July, Kiyosaki acknowledged he “could be wrong and a sucker” when buying another Bitcoin but stated he WOULD “rather be a sucker than a LOSER if Bitcoin does go to $1 million.” He noted his ability to afford $100,000 losses due to previous experience with investment mistakes.
Kiyosaki revealed his Bitcoin investment journey began at $6,000 per coin, which he initially considered expensive. He expressed regret about waiting too long to understand “today’s modern money” before making his first purchase.
Bought another Bitcoin today. I realize I could be wrong and a sucker. Would not be the first time in my life I was played for a FOOL.
Yet I believe Bitcoin will one day soon….be $1 million a coin. If I am a sucker…. I’d rather be a sucker than a LOSER if Bitcoin does go to…
He projected that reaching $1 million per Bitcoin would make him regret not buying more at current price levels.
The author encouraged readers to accumulate “even if you can afford only one Satoshi today,” believing they will wish they had bought more within five years.
Wealth management philosophy applied to crypto
Kiyosaki’s approach shows his broader financial education principles about asset accumulation and market timing.
He positions Bitcoin purchases as learning experiences rather than speculative trades. The author’s public disclosure of purchase prices provides transparency about his conviction levels and market timing decisions.
Kiyosaki advised readers to “think for yourself… do not listen to my ramblings” while sharing his investment rationale. He emphasized that his financial position allows him to absorb potential losses that others might find devastating.
