Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned that escalating tensions between Iran and the United States could trigger a major market crash in 2026-2027, possibly akin to a 'Great Depression'. According to his latest social media post on X platform shared on April 28, 2026, Kiyosaki suggested that the upcoming 'giant crash' could be severe, drawing parallels to a 'Great Depression'-like scenario. The popular finance author stated that he actually got richer, not poorer, in previous crashes seen in 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019 and 2022. 'I plan on growing richer, not poorer,' he wrote, adding that in a crash, recession, and depression, great assets go on sale. Kiyosaki questioned whether investors would be 'FU'CD UP or LU'CD UP' during the coming financial downturn, emphasizing that his strategy across crashes, recessions, and depressions has been to accumulate assets during periods of weakness.
In his latest warning, Kiyosaki pointed to rising global debt, aggressive money printing by central banks, and continued uncertainty in equity markets as key warning signals. According to NewsX, these factors are steadily building pressure across asset classes and could eventually trigger a sharp correction in global financial markets. The author's warning adds to ongoing debate around future financial stability as global markets continue to face uncertainty from debt levels, monetary policy shifts, and geopolitical tensions. His message continues to attract attention among retail investors focused on long-term wealth creation, though it has drawn mixed responses from market participants.
As reported by The Economic Times, Kiyosaki highlighted his diverse investment approach, stating he sells his books worldwide and raises and sells Wagyu cattle (a Japanese breed known for beef). He also earns from oil produced by his wells in Texas and other parts of the US, and rents out around 1,500 housing units each month which he purchased using debt. The author saves in physical gold and silver, as well as cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. He emphasized that he loves oil, real estate, gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and food production, adding that 'If a bank or Wall Street can print it, I don't want it.' Kiyosaki has previously claimed to own 15,000 properties and advocates for owning as much real estate as possible, while his Wagyu cattle ranch provides a potential strategy for maintaining financial headroom during financial crises.
According to NewsX, Kiyosaki's warnings come amid skyrocketing oil prices and raging war between Iran and the US, which are further spooking investors. The author emphasized that 'Investors who can see the future are the investors who get richer. The 'buy, hold, and pray' crowd will be the biggest losers.' He concluded that what investors choose to do will determine their outcomes, whether they follow Buffett's plan to go to cash and prepare to buy real assets at really low prices, or continue with traditional investment approaches. Kiyosaki has consistently argued that financial downturns should be viewed through a strategic lens rather than through fear, emphasizing asset accumulation during periods of stress.
