Robert Kiyosaki warns the US dollar ‘is about to die’

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is seeing signs of the biggest U.S. dollar crash and complications for the global monetary system.

Speaking in an interview with David Lin published on February 17, Kiyosaki reiterated his long-standing bullish stance on precious metals, arguing that silver’s rally is being driven not only by monetary instability but by structural demand tied to the technology boom.

“So you look at AI coming on board, solar, and all these things everybody talks about. Silver is the structural metal of the future, and they can’t get enough of it,” Kiyosaki said.

In this environment, a surge past $100 an ounce for silver is inevitable, perhaps even $200 as industrial demand continues in 2026. But, as the author warns, the move signals a deeper trouble ahead for the U.S. economy.

‘The dollar is about to die’

Looking back at similar comments made by Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, Kiyosaki argued that fiat currencies operate in life cycles, with the dollar probably nearing the end stages.

“When gold and silver move up in tandem, historically that means the dollar is about to die,” he said.

Global power shifting toward China is one sign pointing to a potential crash, and excess U.S. dollars held overseas could flood back into the domestic economy, triggering hyperinflation. As a parallel, the entrepreneur recalled his firsthand experience in Zimbabwe during its currency collapse.

While not mentioned by Kiyosaki directly, further evidence was also recently provided by the February 2026 edition of Bank of America’s Fund Manager Survey, which showed that short positions against the U.S. dollar have climbed to their highest level since 2012.

Specifically, traders appear to be leaning into the so-called de-dollarization narrative, even as hard economic data has yet to fully validate the theme. As protection, Kiyosaki continues to advocate holding not only precious metals but Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as well. 

As an important addendum, he mentioned that he measures wealth in ounces, not price, and stores a significant portion of his precious metals outside the United States.

Central banks and ‘economic religions’

Further down into the discussion, the personal finance influencer framed the debate between capitalism and communism as an ‘economic religion.’ Specifically, he argued that many Western policies, including wealth and graduated income taxes, reflect Marxist principles like the abolition of private property.

He was particularly critical of wealth tax discussions in states like California, claiming such measures erode private ownership. The Federal Reserve, he contended, functions as a centralized power structure that contributes to income inequality by expanding the money supply. 

Moreover, he blamed monetary policy for rising homelessness and declining purchasing power, warning that excessive money printing disproportionately harms the middle class. As a result, he is preparing for a full-scale dollar collapse, although he hopes it won’t come to that. 

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