 ▲ Robert Kiyosaki: “The End of the Dollar Is Near… Must Hold Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum” /ChatGPT-generated image |
Warnings that the end of the dollar is near have resurfaced. Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has once again bluntly raised the possibility of a collapse of the U.S. dollar, citing a surge in silver prices and a restructuring of the global monetary order.
According to cryptocurrency media outlet Finbold on February 18 (local time), Kiyosaki said in an interview with David Lin released on February 17 that “the dollar is about to die.” He argued that structural demand for silver is rapidly increasing due to the expansion of technology industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and solar power, predicting that silver prices will inevitably surpass $100 per ounce and potentially reach $200. He described such a surge not as a simple commodity rally, but as a signal reflecting severe cracks in the U.S. economy.
Kiyosaki referenced Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio’s monetary cycle theory, asserting that fiat currencies have life cycles and that the dollar has likely entered its final stage. “Historically, when gold and silver rise together, it has been a sign that the dollar is dying,” he said. He also warned that a global shift of power toward China and the massive stockpile of dollars held overseas returning to the U.S. could trigger hyperinflation. He cited his experience during Zimbabwe’s currency collapse as an example.
A February 2026 Bank of America fund manager survey showed that short positions betting against the dollar have risen to their highest level since 2012. While the de-dollarization narrative is spreading in the market, some analysts argue that macroeconomic indicators have not yet fully supported this view.
Kiyosaki recommended holding not only precious metals such as gold and silver, but also Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). “I measure my wealth in ounces, not in price,” he said, revealing that he stores a significant amount of precious metals outside the United States. He also criticized central banks’ monetary expansion policies, arguing that they weaken the purchasing power of the middle class and widen income inequality.
He particularly likened Western policies such as wealth taxes and progressive income taxes to an “economic religion,” claiming that the Federal Reserve functions as a centralized power structure. He added that excessive money printing has led to rising homelessness and declining purchasing power, and that he is preparing for the worst-case scenario of a collapse of the dollar system.
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