Robert Kiyosaki Says Buy Bitcoin: ETFs Are Just Paper Guns

While most investors pursue convenience, Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, advises caution, targeting the growing popularity of ETFs. His latest message blurs the line between financial knowledge and survival thinking, implying that appearances will not protect you in times of crisis.

"BE CAREFUL WITH DOCUMENTS. I find that ETFs make investing easier for the average investor... so I recommend that the average investor participate in ETFs. However, I still want to note that... ETFs are also like the picture of a gun for self-defense. Sometimes, it's best to have real gold, silver, Bitcoin, and a gun," Kiyosaki shared in a post. Notably, Bitcoin ETFs provide investors with an indirect opportunity to access BTC through a managed vehicle. Ethereum ETFs do the same with Ether (ETH), with this managed vehicle aspect attracting institutional investors. These financial instruments are regulated because they are traded on traditional stock exchanges, providing protective measures such as supervision, auditing, and disclosure of information for investors. In addition, when considering ETFs that can be held in IRAs and retirement accounts, they allow access to Bitcoin and Ethereum in a tax-advantaged investment portfolio. However, Kiyosaki, a famous author and investor, stated that this convenience is not enough and added that ETFs should not be considered a substitute for holding real assets such as gold, silver, and Bitcoin. Despite the attack, Kiyosaki acknowledged that ETFs could be a good option for the average investor. "For the average investor, I recommend: gold ETF, silver ETF, Bitcoin ETF… [but] know the difference between when to hold real money and when to hold paper money. If you understand the difference and how to use them, you will do better than average," he said. This is not the first time Robert Kiyosaki has supported Bitcoin, silver, and gold. BeInCrypto reported in a recent publication of US Crypto News that this investor supports gold, silver, and Bitcoin, calling fiat money "fake money" in the context of warnings about an impending economic crisis. "For many years, I have recommended buying gold, silver, Bitcoin... Please don't be a loser by saying, 'I should have, I could have, I can.' Owning gold, silver, and Bitcoin is better than being a loser... saving fake money," Kiyosaki wrote.

Kiyosaki's support for these financial instruments comes amid predictions of a stock market collapse. In early June, a publication from US Crypto News reported that Kiyosaki stated that the stock, bond, and real estate markets are about to collapse. He stated that this would cause traditional investors, especially the baby boomer generation, to suffer heavy losses. However, Kiyosaki's forecasts also come with warnings. Although he accurately predicted the 2008 crisis, most of his subsequent predictions have not come true.

Gold, Bitcoin, and Silver Shine as ETF Demand Soars Meanwhile, amid a year of economic volatility and geopolitical tensions, the prices of gold and Bitcoin increased by 28% in 2025. This is an unusual correlation, indicating a strong demand from investors for alternative assets. ETF has become the primary vehicle for accessing these assets, providing convenience, liquidity, and regulatory safety without the need for direct custody. ETF funds currently hold over 170 billion dollars in assets, while Bitcoin ETF funds, which have only been operating for 1.5 years, have witnessed a record influx of capital from both institutions and individual investors. Among them is BlackRock's IBIT ETF, which analysts predict could reach 100 billion dollars in assets this month. Meanwhile, silver silently outperforms both. With ETF funds like UTI Silver ETF recording a profit of over 32%, silver benefits from a scarce physical supply, rising industrial demand, and increased appeal as a safe-haven asset amid global trade tensions. Ethereum ETFs are currently integrating into this trend, following the success of Bitcoin and reinforcing the role of tokenized assets in mainstream investment portfolios. For investors looking for investment opportunities beyond stocks and bonds, 2025 will be a breakthrough year for asset-backed ETFs. "Despite recent market downturns and short-term volatility, ETH continues to attract strong demand from institutions, even in the context of Bitcoin ETF funds recording outflows for three consecutive trading days, totaling over $280 million. Over $1.3 billion has been recorded by ETH ETF funds this week, and over $4.3 billion since the beginning of the month," said NoOnes CEO Ray Youssef in a statement to BeInCrypto. Corporate treasuries and institutional wallets have also been continuously accumulating Ether, as highlighted in a previous publication by US Crypto News. In just 2025 alone, they purchased over 3 billion dollars worth of ETH, and some corporations have set ambitious goals to acquire 5% of the circulating supply of Ether. According to Youssef, this activity and the demand from institutions signal a long-term strategic investment viewing Ethereum as the core infrastructure in the digital finance era. Meanwhile, data from Barchart shows that among the 17 most popular ETF funds, there are 2 funds related to Bitcoin and Ethereum, namely IBIT and ETHA.