Robert Kiyosaki’s Bitcoin ETF Advice for Mainstream Investors—What’s the Fine Print?

Finance guru Robert Kiyosaki just threw gasoline on the Bitcoin ETF hype—with a twist.

Not your keys, not your crypto (but easier)

The 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author endorsed Bitcoin ETFs as a gateway for average investors—while subtly roasting Wall Street’s love of middlemen fees. Classic Kiyosaki: equal parts empowerment and side-eye.

The custody trade-off

ETFs ditch crypto’s core promise (self-custody) for regulatory comfort. Convenience wins—until the next 'black swan' event leaves paper Bitcoin holders empty-handed.

Bullish with conditions

His endorsement comes with Warren Buffett-level skepticism: 'Good start… now go learn real crypto.' Because nothing says 'trust the system' like a finance guy hedging his bets.

Physical assets preferred over paper alternatives

Kiyosaki recommended gold ETFs, silver ETFs, and bitcoin (BTC) ETFs for typical investors. He also stressed that sophisticated investors should understand when to hold real assets versus paper representations.

“Sometimes it’s best to have real gold, silver, Bitcoin, and a gun,” he stated, drawing parallels between financial and physical security preparations.

The author’s ETF endorsement comes with the caveat that investors who “know the differences, and how to use them” are “better than average.”

Kiyosaki’s position shows his philosophy that traditional savings methods fail during monetary debasement. “Savers are Losers,” he reiterated, citing Federal Reserve money printing following the 1987 market crash, 1998 LTCM collapse, 2019 repo market seizure, COVID-19 pandemic, and Silicon Valley Bank failure.

Kiyosaki reveals intention to buy more Bitcoin

When Bitcoin surpassed $120,000, Kiyosaki revealed his intention to purchase “one more coin” while cautioning against excessive greed.

He referenced his “Pigs get fat… Hogs get slaughtered” philosophy, explaining his decision to pause accumulation until economic direction becomes clearer.

YAY:

Bitcoin over $120k.

Great news for those who already have some Bitcoin.

Bad news for who….for what ever reason….never “pulled the trigger.”
They own nothing.

As warned in previous X…”Pigs get fat…. Hogs get slaughtered.”

I am buying one more coin…. and get…

“I will not buy any more… until I know where the economy is going,” Kiyosaki wrote. Despite projecting Bitcoin could reach $200,000 to $1 million, he resisted the temptation to become a “HOG and get slaughtered.”

For newcomers, Kiyosaki suggested starting “very small… starting with a Satoshi” rather than attempting large initial purchases.

Kiyosaki noted Warren Buffett’s $350 billion cash position as evidence that investors are preparing for market opportunities. He suspected Buffett is “waiting for the world to crash… Then he will MOVE back in and buy the best assets with cash.”

The comparison suggests that current market conditions may present both opportunities and risks that need careful timing and patience.