Kiyosaki Dumps $2.25M in Bitcoin During Market Crash—Here’s Why
Investor and “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki revealed on Friday that he sold $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), marking one of the most unexpected portfolio moves of the current market cycle.
The long-time Bitcoin bull said he originally purchased the BTC “years ago” at around $6,000 per coin and exited the position at roughly $90,000.
Despite the liquidation taking place during one of Bitcoin’s sharpest drawdowns of the year, Kiyosaki insisted the move was not driven by fear. Instead, he explained that the profits are being redirected into two private “surgery center” ventures and a billboard advertising business he co-owns.
“These investments will generate long-term cash flow,” he said, adding that the businesses are projected to pay him approximately $27,500 in tax-free monthly income by February 2026.
Reinvestment Strategy Focuses on Cash Flow Over Appreciation
Kiyosaki’s decision to sell Bitcoin during a correction surprised many of his followers. Known for championing Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and a long-term generational asset, the author framed the sale as part of a broader strategy to convert capital gains into recurring passive income.
Still, Kiyosaki stressed that his conviction in Bitcoin remains intact. “I am still very bullish and optimistic on Bitcoin and will begin acquiring more with my positive cash flow,” he wrote. Earlier this month, he forecasted a Bitcoin price of $250,000 by 2026 and a $27,000 gold price target, underscoring his long-term macro view.
Sale Comes During Major Market Drawdown
The timing of Kiyosaki’s announcement raised eyebrows. Bitcoin, which hit an all-time high above $126,000 in October, has dropped more than 33% since peak levels. It briefly plunged to $80,537 on Friday during the deepest drawdown of the current cycle before rebounding to around $84,000 at the time of publication.
BTC price (Source: CoinGecko)
The broader crypto market has been rattled by a wave of volatility, liquidation spikes, and record ETF outflows. Many traders interpreted Kiyosaki’s exit as an ominous signal; however, the author rejected fears that his move reflected a shift in sentiment.
His post follows comments earlier this month where he described a looming “cash crunch” in global markets, warning that liquidity stress could trigger widespread asset repricing—even as he maintained bullish targets for Bitcoin and gold.
Extreme Fear Dominates Market Sentiment
Investor anxiety has surged across digital assets. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to a multi-year low of 11 on Friday—deep in the “extreme fear” zone—according to CoinMarketCap. The metric tracks market sentiment across volatility, trading volume, social media sentiment, and market dominance.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index (Source: alternative.me)
Some analysts believe the downturn marks the beginning of a new bear phase. Others argue the recent sell-off reflects a temporary liquidity shock rather than a structural shift in demand.
Veteran Traders See Long-Term Bull Case Despite Pain
Veteran trader Peter Brandt, who has traded commodity and macro markets for more than 40 years, offered a contrarian perspective this week. Brandt said that Bitcoin’s price action is following a typical long-term cycle, predicting the next major bull phase could take BTC to $200,000 by Q3 2029.
He described the current washout as “healthy,” noting that market resets are necessary to shake out speculative excess. Brandt reaffirmed that he remains structurally bullish on BTC—an outlook aligned with Kiyosaki’s long-term stance despite their short-term portfolio differences.
