If you're obsessively refreshing gold charts, cryptocurrency candles, or silver wicks, Robert Kiyosaki wants you to relax.
In an X post on Jan. 22, the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author made it clear: he doesn't care whether gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), or even Ethereum (ETH), rise or fall on any given day.
Why? Because, in his view, the real story isn't market volatility. It's the slow, steady erosion of the U.S. dollar.
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U.S. debt soars, U.S. dollar sinks
Kiyosaki argues that as the U.S.'s federal debt continues to climb, the purchasing power of the dollar keeps falling.
He isn't wrong.
The U.S. federal government currently has $38.45 trillion in debt.
The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of the dollar relative to a basket of foreign currencies, is at its lowest in two weeks at 98.30 at press time.
Once you accept this reality, Kiyosaki says, price swings start to matter a lot less.
However, the price movements of these popular assets have shaken the global markets.
Gold's price hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $4,967.03 per ounce on Jan. 23 and is now eyeing the $5,000 mark.
Silver is also hitting new records every few days, hitting the ATH of $100.29 per oz on Jan. 23.
Bitcoin, meanwhile, was exchanging hands at $88,866.80 at the time of writing—a pale shadow of the king coin when it hit north of $126,000 in early October last year.
Ether was trading at $2,915.86 at press time, 40% lower than the ATH of $4,953.73 it reached in late April last year.
Instead of worrying about these price movements, Kiyosaki points the finger at what he sees as a deeper problem: economic leadership.
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Kiyosaki attacks 'incompetent, highly educated' PhDs in charge
In his characteristically blunt style, he criticizes what he calls "incompetent, highly educated" PhDs running the Federal Reserve, the Department of Treasury, and the U.S. government. These leaders are repeating the same mistakes that weaken fiat currency over time, he believes.
His takeaway is rather simple: Why worry about price charts at all?
Kiyosaki says he just keeps buying gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum with the belief that, as the U.S. dollar loses value, these assets will soar in value.
The personal finance author's message taps into a growing sentiment among investors who see inflation, debt, and currency devaluation as forces of destruction from which only investing in hard assets can offer refuge.
Disclaimer:This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky. Always conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.
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