Bitcoin Updates: Kiyosaki Trades BTC for Steady Earnings During Crypto Slump, Promises Future Repurchase

Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and a prominent

supporter, has recently sold $2.25 million in Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $90,000 per coin, signaling a notable adjustment in his investment approach. He intends to channel these proceeds into two surgical centers and a billboard company, which he projects will provide $27,500 in monthly tax-free income by February 2026. , this is not an exit from crypto but rather a strategic shift to create reliable cash flow, which he plans to use to buy back more Bitcoin in the future.

This transaction, which Kiyosaki revealed on X and was covered in several reports, comes at a time when Bitcoin is experiencing one of its sharpest declines in recent memory. The price briefly fell below $85,000 earlier in the week, hitting a low of $80,537 before recovering to around $84,000.

, a tool that gauges market sentiment, dropped to 11—a level not seen in years and signaling "extreme fear"—as broader market uncertainty grew. Unlike many retail investors who are selling out of panic, Kiyosaki : "I remain very optimistic and positive about Bitcoin and will use my increased cash flow to accumulate more," he said.

Kiyosaki originally acquired his Bitcoin holdings years ago at about $6,000 per coin, resulting in significant profits. His plan to reinvest aligns with his long-held belief in turning capital gains into streams of passive income. , the new investments in surgery centers and billboards are expected to supplement his existing real estate assets, which already deliver strong cash flow. Even after selling, Kiyosaki has maintained his optimistic forecasts, including a $250,000 Bitcoin price target by 2026 and a $27,000 per ounce prediction for gold .

Experts remain split on where Bitcoin is headed in the short term. Seasoned trader Peter Brandt anticipates a $200,000 price by the third quarter of 2029, while analysts at Bitfinex suggest that the recent record withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs are more about short-term trading than any fundamental weakness

. At the same time, Bitcoin’s 33% slide from its October high above $126,000 has fueled debate over whether this marks the start of a bear market or just a temporary pullback.

Kiyosaki’s actions underscore the balance between holding high-volatility assets for potential long-term rewards and seeking stable income during uncertain markets. His approach has sparked a range of opinions:

, while others interpret it as a sign of caution in the face of crypto’s current volatility.