“Heads I win, tails you lose”: Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warns on global banking, advocates gold, silver, Bitcoin

Renowned personal finance author, known for his book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has once again stirred debate with his sharp commentary on the global financial system, referring to their ‘game’ as “Heads I win, tails you lose.”

Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Kiyosaki posted a message under the banner “Lesson #8: How to get richer as the global economy crashes”, urging followers to understand what he refers to as the “REAL GAME” being played by global bankers.

In his post, Kiyosaki states that the true dynamic of the system can be summed up as “Heads I win, tails you lose”, alleging that bankers benefit regardless of market direction. “The bankers of the world control the world because they control global cash flow,” he wrote.

He argues that the system is rigged in favor of financial institutions, where “heads bankers win, tails bankers win… but you lose.”

Kiyosaki asserts that this translates to a broader systemic issue: “Privatize our wins…socialize our losses.” According to him, when banks succeed, they retain the profits, but in times of crisis, the losses are passed onto taxpayers. Citing the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Kiyosaki remarked that when banks lost billions, the public “covered their loss via an increase in taxes.”

Advocates alternative assets: Gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum

Rejecting what he terms a “rigged” financial system, Kiyosaki advocated for ownership of tangible assets outside the banking system. He listed gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as examples of such assets and emphasized that he chooses not to participate in the current financial structure by legally avoiding taxes and diversifying into these instruments.“I choose not to play that game by learning how NOT to pay taxes legally and own tangible assets outside the banking system,” he posted. The statement underscores Kiyosaki’s long-standing preference for precious metals and decentralized assets as part of his wealth strategy.

Kiyosaki also recommended the book Tax-Free Wealth by his advisor Tom Wheelwright for those interested in learning how to reduce their tax liabilities legally. He added that the book is “true throughout most of the world’s economies because the rich do not pay taxes in most countries.”

In his message, Kiyosaki recalled America’s founding in 1773 as a tax-free nation, referencing the Boston Tea Party to support his views on tax resistance.

Final word

Kiyosaki ended his post with a cautionary note to his followers: “Don’t be a loser. Get smarter with your money. Take care.”

The author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad has consistently been a vocal critic of centralized financial institutions and fiat currency, while promoting self-education, asset diversification, and long-term wealth building strategies.

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