# Robert Kiyosaki Compares Bitcoin, Gold and Silver to Insurance

By Sonny Jang

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Published: 2026-10-04T03:54:35.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-04T03:54:35.000Z
Section: People

> The “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author framed the assets as protection against economic risks and criticized government policies he said erode purchasing power.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” compared holding Bitcoin (BTC), gold and silver with buying car insurance, describing the assets as a precaution against potential economic risks.

Kiyosaki said he wants money that governments cannot print. He criticized the Federal Reserve and government policies, arguing that taxes and inflation erode purchasing power.

His comments framed the holdings as a form of risk protection rather than a pessimistic view of the economy. He did not provide a specific economic forecast or timeline.