Silver prices have been scaling new lifetime highs and investors have been recommending a buy on dips strategy. Recently, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki issued a stark warning regarding an imminent global market crash, which he believes will severely impact Baby Boomer retirement savings. The author, aged 78, referenced his publication Rich Dad’s Prophecy, asserting that his predicted “biggest crash in world history” would materialise this year, leading to widespread devastation of conventional retirement and savings accounts.Through his X (previously Twitter) account, he reinforced his persistent advice to shift from paper-based investments to tangible assets, particularly highlighting silver and Ethereum as undervalued commodities with practical industrial applications.Making a grim forecast on X, Kiyosaki cautioned that Baby Boomers face potential homelessness or dependence on their children for accommodation, describing it as a “sad” situation.The money management expert, recognised for his criticism of government-issued currency, emphasised his view that “SAVERS are LOSERS,” explaining that inflation “turns savers’ cash into trash.”He advised people to invest in physical and virtual assets such as gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, noting that silver and Ethereum currently present the most advantageous investment opportunities.“REMINDER: I have been warning anyone who would listen not to save printed assets. Invest in real assets,” Kiyosaki wrote, highlighting that silver and Ethereum are valuable not only as wealth preservation tools but are also “used in industry.” He advised his audience to “study pros and cons and usefulness of silver and Ethereum… from haters and lovers… and then invest with your own financial wisdom.”Kiyosaki presented this as an opportunity for financial learning, stating, “That’s how you elevate your own financial intelligence and get richer.”His recommended investments have performed remarkably well this year, according to an ET report. According to Finbold Research, a theoretical portfolio containing his preferred selections – gold, silver and Bitcoin – showed nearly 40% growth in 2025. Silver demonstrated the strongest performance with a 47.5% increase to $43.89 per ounce, whilst gold rose by 43.06% and Bitcoin advanced by 21.17%.These positive results have strengthened Kiyosaki’s enduring position that limited, non-government-issued assets provide the best protection against what he considers fundamental financial weakness. Regardless of whether the “biggest crash” occurs this year, his stance remains unwavering: in an environment of excessive central bank intervention and monetary instability, physical assets, rather than cash deposits, offer the most reliable security.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market and other asset classes given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
