Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Kiyosaki Issues Major Warning: The 2026 Market Crash Will Be Triggered by THIS!

When the famous writer and investor Robert Kiyosaki posted on X on the evening of March 9, he not only reiterated his warning about an impending financial crisis with catastrophic impact but also pointed out that BlackRock could become the first "domino to fall."

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Specifically, the author of the bestselling personal finance book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" mentioned an experience when he was interviewed by CNN host Wolf Blitzer. At the time, he predicted that Lehman Brothers would collapse.

In this X post, Kiyosaki emphasized that his prediction was made just days prior to the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and then went on to suggest that BlackRock might face a similar fate.

Kiyosaki wrote: "Because the root cause of that 2008 crash—the Great Financial Crisis (GFC)—was never truly resolved. The next crash will only be bigger. In 2008, I predicted on Wolf Blitzer's CNN show that Lehman Brothers would collapse, and a few days later, it really did. (You can check it yourself.) By 2026, this coming crash will be triggered by Black Rock's private credit Ponzi scheme."

Why Robert Kiyosaki Sees BlackRock as the New Lehman Brothers

Although Robert Kiyosaki wrote "Black Rocks" instead of BlackRock or BLK, which could cast doubt as to whether he was indeed referring to the financial giant, the context does leave plenty of room for interpretation.

Specifically, as the famous author stated, BlackRock's business—"the private credit Ponzi scheme"—faced a severe public image blow on March 6, as the company imposed restrictions on withdrawals from its flagship debt fund.

This decision came after a significant increase in redemption requests, likely fueled by the long-standing private credit crisis and a sharp rise in uncertainty caused by the oil supply crisis stemming from the US and Israel's war with Iran.

Robert Kiyosaki's Advice to Followers: What To Do Before the Crash

Furthermore, Robert Kiyosaki, as always, advised his followers on how to best avoid the impact of what he calls "the largest stock market crash in history," which he claims will wipe out pension funds globally.

In fact, the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author reiterated his suggestion to invest in cryptocurrencies—more specifically, bitcoin and ethereum—as well as commodities including gold, silver, and another relatively rare recommendation: oil partnerships.

One notable detail in this X post is that Kiyosaki urged his followers to buy "junk silver"—which he went on to clarify meant "real junk silver, that is, dimes and quarters."

In a rather somber expression, the famous investor further noted that even investing just $10 is worthwhile—citing the extremely low entry threshold as part of his argument for "buying in," even at the cost of skipping a meal:

"I'd rather go without food for a day and use $10 to buy real junk silver—that is, dimes and quarters."

This somewhat gloomy tone might be explained by the fact that Robert Kiyosaki has recently been reflecting on his several visits to Vietnam—both his experiences as a US soldier and his later returns as a visitor—and it is clear he is vehemently opposed to war.

Why Robert Kiyosaki's Judgment About BlackRock Might Be Wrong

Finally, it is worth noting that, despite the urgent tone of the post, "Rich Dad" Kiyosaki himself also admits he is not entirely sure that a crisis triggered by a BlackRock collapse will actually happen.

Kiyosaki wrote: "I hope I am wrong... but if BlackRock really does collapse... it will be fast and destructive. Baby boomers' retirement savings will be wiped out globally, as the world is burdened by unpayable debt."

In recent years, Robert Kiyosaki has faced increasing criticism for his frequent predictions of imminent and catastrophic market crashes—predictions that occur weekly, or at most monthly, but have so far yet to actually come to pass.