After his public admission of being wrong about gold, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a surprising new recommendation that diverges from traditional safe havens like Bitcoin and commodities. According to reports from X, Kiyosaki now recommends 'The Entropy Trap' by Mickey M. Maini as the essential read for current market conditions. The book carries a foreword by Jim Rickards, a name Kiyosaki often cites, and reveals how trust-dependent assets could collapse as faith in traditional financial systems steadily erodes worldwide. Kiyosaki frames this change as a notable evolution in his messaging, emphasizing deeper knowledge and preparation for an entropy-driven financial reset rather than doubling down solely on gold, silver, or crypto. As reported by X, he highlighted the book as 'VIB: Very Important BOOK. Best most important new book for this time in history' and explained that it explains 'why today's Rich will become tomorrows poor' and 'why the informed will be tomorrow's ULTRA'.
Kiyosaki specifically points to US bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds as trust-dependent assets that rely entirely on confidence in the system. As reported by X, he explained that their value could unravel once confidence in the system finally breaks down. He cited large bond holders, such as Japan, who have already started dumping US Bonds as an early warning sign of this potential collapse. His core thesis suggests that those who identify non-trust-dependent assets will become the next 'ultra rich' while those following outdated rules risk financial ruin during the coming reset. Kiyosaki argues that wealth transfers repeat throughout history during major systemic breakdowns, and those who know what's going to happen and what assets to hold will become the world's new rich. The recommendation extends beyond traditional assets to include Bitcoin and crypto as trust-dependent instruments that could unravel in a coming systemic financial collapse.
The shift in messaging follows Kiyosaki's public admission in late June 2026 when gold crashed from highs near $5,600 toward the $4,000 range. According to reports from X, he posted bluntly, 'I was wrong. Gold still crashing. That's real life.' Despite this setback, he maintained his $35,000 gold target within five years and stressed that profits are made when buying, not selling, while markets naturally fluctuate. The timing of his new recommendation comes after this significant market correction, reinforcing his emphasis on preparation for future financial disruptions. As reported by X, he stressed that 'All markets go up and down' and emphasized that 'The richest investors invest for...'
Despite Kiyosaki's continued positioning as an educator urging proactive learning over any single asset class, critics remain deeply skeptical of his forecasts. As reported by X, detractors highlight his history of bold, sometimes unfulfilled forecasts and question extreme targets like $35,000. One user responded, 'Don't worry Robert. You'll be hilariously wrong again about gold being 35k/oz in 5 years.' However, Kiyosaki continues to emphasize the importance of studying big systemic change rather than focusing solely on specific asset classes, positioning himself as an educator who advocates for broader financial literacy and preparation for potential market disruptions. The shift raises questions about adoption, security and the resilience of CEX, DEX and DeFi systems as Kiyosaki moves away from traditional safe havens.
