<p>Robert Kiyosaki believes that the biggest storms are already knocking on the doors of our financial world. This man has been repeating his warning for decades, and some take him for a madman. Yet, the author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” does not merely scare his audience. He offers concrete solutions to get through the eye of the cyclone.</p>
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   <li>Robert Kiyosaki warns that assets based on “trust” will be wiped out in the next major crash.</li>
   <li>U.S. national debt stands at 39.5 trillion, and household debt is nearing 18.8 trillion dollars.</li>
   <li>The author recommends gold, silver, oil, and Bitcoin as the only assets capable of weathering the crisis.</li>
   <li>A heated debate is raging in the community: Is Bitcoin truly a “trustless” asset, as Kiyosaki claims?</li>
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<h2 id="h-kiyosaki-s-shocking-warning-against-trust-assets">Kiyosaki’s Shocking Warning Against Trust Assets</h2>
<p>On July 9, 2026, Robert Kiyosaki stabbed <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/robert-kiyosaki-warns-of-crisis-buys-gold-and-bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a sword</a> into the heart of the financial markets. “<em>Any asset requiring “trust” will be destroyed during the next crash and the possible ensuing depression</em>“, he declared on X, citing the book “The Entrooy Trap” (source: Kiyosaki’s X account, July 9, 2026).</p>
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<p>This statement targets indiscriminately bonds, certain stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, retirement accounts, and especially all fiat currencies. The <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/the-decline-of-fiat-currencies-kiyosaki-backs-bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">dollar</a>, euro, yen, peso: “fake” currencies according to him.</p>
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<p>Yet, the numbers lend some credibility to his warnings. The US national debt nears 39.5 trillion dollars. Household debt reaches 18.8 trillion. The average credit card rate is 23.79%. One third of Americans have skipped a meal to save money.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The economic reality becomes more brutal every day. But Kiyosaki has been predicting this same crash since the 1970s. A commentator on X mocks:&nbsp;</p>
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<p>This question haunts the most seasoned investors.</p>
<h2 id="h-the-bitcoin-paradox-a-trustless-player">The Bitcoin Paradox, a “Trustless” Player?</h2>
<p>Kiyosaki contrasts these fragile instruments with tangible assets which, according to him, require no trust. He calls gold the “money of God” and bitcoin the “money of the people.” Yet, a contradiction is obvious to attentive observers. Bitcoin relies on trust in its code, its community, and its future adoption.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A commentator ironically critiques him: “<em>BTC requires trust, and I do not trust it</em>” (@bigalchi). Defenders retort that bitcoin fundamentally remains a “trustless” protocol (@SanMSH21).&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The controversy has been raging in the crypto sphere for several days. On his part, Kiyosaki insists on his personal strategy.&nbsp;</p>
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 <p><em>As you may know, since 1965, I have primarily invested in assets that require no trust, namely gold, silver, and oil. </em>Source: X, July 9, 2026.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>His philosophy is based on a fundamental dichotomy: paper assets versus tangible assets.</p>
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<h2 id="h-the-survival-portfolio-facing-the-financial-storm">The Survival Portfolio Facing the Financial Storm</h2>
<p>Kiyosaki does not just warn. He offers a survival strategy: gold, silver, oil, bitcoin. He believes these assets will withstand the upcoming financial storm.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He predicts gold will reach 35,000 dollars an ounce in five years, a rise of 600% compared to its peak in January 2026. Banks like JP Morgan see gold at 6,000-10,000 dollars. The gap between these forecasts remains dizzying.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So, is bitcoin a safe asset or a risky bet? The answer depends on the trust given to the technology and its future adoption. What remains certain is that Kiyosaki has built his reputation on shocking predictions. Some came true, others not.&nbsp;</p>
<p>His vision of <a href="https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-warns-trust-based-assets-will-be-destroyed-in-next-financial-crash/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a systemic collapse</a> resonates with economic data. But his timing remains uncertain. As a commentator points out, “<em>no asset is completely risk-free, the key is knowing the risks you are willing to take</em>” (@gabriel_iyanu28).</p>
<p>Key figures to remember:</p>
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 <li>US national debt: 39.5 trillion dollars;</li>
 <li>US household debt: 18.8 trillion dollars;</li>
 <li>Gold increase over five years: +120%;</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-ki-young-ju-sees-a-rebound-in-the-coming-months/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC price</a> at the time of writing: 63,963 dollars.</li>
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<p>The war in Iran has rained down on financial markets, alternating with brief clear spells. Bitcoin suffered as a result. Yet, this dark sky could clear up in the months to come. Ki Young Ju, a reputed analyst, foresees <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-markets/bitcoin-btc-en/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a promising rebound</a> for BTC on the horizon.</p>

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