Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned financial educator and co-author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again stirred the investment community with a bold prediction. Kiyosaki declared silver as the “hottest investment today,” forecasting a potential doubling of its value to at least $70 per ounce by year-end. With Bitcoin trading at $81,481 and Ethereum nursing four consecutive monthly losses at $2,630, Kiyosaki’s pivot to silver—currently priced at $34 per ounce—stands out in a crypto-dominated market grappling with Q1 volatility. His latest stance, underscores a strategic shift while reinforcing his long-standing faith in tangible assets.
Kiyosaki’s silver bullishness hinges on supply-demand dynamics. “Much more demand than supply,” he tweeted, noting silver’s industrial use in solar panels, electric vehicles, and electronics—sectors driving 95% of global consumption, per industry estimates. Gold recently hit an all-time high of $3,115 per ounce, yet silver remains 60% below its 2011 peak of $49.79, a disparity Kiyosaki sees as an opportunity. “Silver will 2X this year to at least $70 an ounce,” he predicted, revealing he’s bolstered his stash via Republic Monetary Exchange’s Andy Schectman and Jim Clark. This aligns with his earlier 2025 calls—$70 short-term, $200 within two years—shared on X, reflecting inflation fears and a weakening U.S. dollar.
Silver’s fundamentals bolster his case. The Silver Institute reported a 2024 deficit of 182 million ounces—the third consecutive year—as industrial demand outpaces mining output (850 million ounces annually). At $34, silver’s price lags its $50 inflation-adjusted 1980 peak, let alone 2011’s $49.79, suggesting room to run. Kiyosaki’s 2X call implies a $2.5 billion market cap increase, modest against gold’s $15 trillion or Bitcoin’s $1.6 trillion, yet significant for retail investors.
Kiyosaki’s track record fuels debate. A vocal Bitcoin advocate—he owns “a lot” and predicts $200,000 this year, his silver pivot isn’t a rejection but a tactical play. Since 2019, he’s pushed BTC, gold, and silver as safe-haven assets, amassing wealth from real estate (12,000 rental units) and precious metal mines. His 2023 call for silver at $50 by 2024 fell short, yet gold’s 2025 surge validates his macro thesis. “Silver’s low supply, high demand mirrors BTC’s scarcity,” he tweeted in January, a sentiment reiterated in his latest U.Today feature, tying both to fiat devaluation.
The broader market offers mixed signals. Trump’s pro-crypto policies—his March 6 reserve order and Hut 8’s launch—prop BTC, while tariffs (25% on Canada/Mexico, 10% on China) effective April 2 spook risk assets. Ethereum’s four red months and Binance’s USDT halt in Europe under MiCA rules test altcoins, yet Uniswap’s $1.8 billion daily volume and Gate.io’s Red Bull F1 deal show DeFi’s pulse. Silver, less volatile than BTC’s 22% February skid, appeals as a hedge—its 1.3% daily gain on March 31 outpaced RNDR’s 6% crypto bounce post-OpenAI’s raise.
Critics question Kiyosaki’s hype. Silver’s industrial reliance ties it to economic cycles—tariffs could dent manufacturing, capping demand. The $70 target assumes a 106% jump in nine months, ambitious against 2024’s 20% rise, per Kitco. “Kiyosaki’s calls often overshoot,”, noting his $350,000 BTC miss from 2024. Yet, his silver stash—expanded recently—shows conviction, mirroring his BTC buys at $96,145 in February. “I already have a lot of silver, yet I bought more,” he said, framing it as undervalued at 60% below its peak.
For investors, Kiyosaki’s call is a clarion. At $34, silver’s entry point beats BTC’s $81K or gold’s $3,115, offering a 2X shot by December—$70 implies a 5% monthly climb, plausible if deficits persist. His Rich Dad Poor Dad ethos—buy assets, shun cash—resonates as Q1’s risk-off mood fades. Whether silver outpaces crypto or trails gold’s shine, Kiyosaki’s bet adds a tangible twist to 2025’s investment saga.
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