The Federal Reserve's massive money printing is here! Author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad": Silver to skyrocket tenfold by 2026

“Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki issued a startling prediction after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, stating that silver precious metals could potentially rise to $200 per ounce by 2026, representing a tenfold increase from the approximately $20 price in 2024. Kiyosaki describes the Fed’s rate cut as the start of a “super big money printing” phase, warns that inflation risks are severely underestimated, and reveals that he has bought more physical silver after the rate cut.

The logic of ten times from $20 to $200

Kiyosaki’s prediction for silver is based on three core assumptions. The first is an acceleration of monetary expansion. The Fed’s rate cut is interpreted by Kiyosaki as a return to aggressive easing in monetary policy. He cites investor Larry Lepard’s concept of “The Big Print,” referring to large-scale quantitative easing. This rapid increase in money supply will dilute the purchasing power of fiat currency and drive up hard asset prices.

The second is that silver is severely undervalued. Kiyosaki emphasizes that, compared to its historical role as a store of value, current prices are heavily suppressed. Silver is not only a precious metal but also an important industrial metal, with demand in solar energy, electronics, and medical fields continuing to grow. However, silver prices have long lagged behind gold, and the gold-silver ratio (gold price divided by silver price) is currently at a historic high, creating a significant mean reversion opportunity for silver.

The third is the long-term inflationary pressure. Kiyosaki warns that inflation risks are underestimated, and their long-term consequences could profoundly impact global purchasing power. He believes central banks’ short-term policy interventions mask long-term risks, but the effects of rising debt levels and accumulated monetary expansion will eventually surface. In this environment, silver as a physical asset will benefit from investors seeking to preserve wealth.

What does a $200 target mean? It’s not just a tenfold increase; it also signifies that silver will surpass its inflation-adjusted all-time high of 1980. Adjusted for current inflation, the peak in silver in 1980 would be over $150 today. Kiyosaki’s $200 prediction indicates he believes the upcoming inflation wave will surpass the scale of the late 1970s.

Systemic risk warnings behind the “super big money printing”

Kiyosaki describes the Fed’s rate cut as the opening of a new “money printing” phase, which is not just rhetoric but a critique of the essence of monetary policy. He believes that central banks stimulate the economy or respond to crises by expanding the money supply, which in reality dilutes the wealth of existing currency holders—an implicit tax ultimately borne by ordinary people.

Kiyosaki warns that unprepared individuals will face rising costs in daily life. The prices of basic necessities such as food, energy, and housing may increase far beyond official inflation figures. This erosion of purchasing power is gradual but irreversible; by the time ordinary people realize the severity, it may be too late to protect their wealth.

This view aligns with Austrian economic theory, which holds that monetary expansion inevitably leads to rising prices and capital misallocation. Kiyosaki’s “super big money printing” warning essentially forecasts a large wealth transfer triggered by central bank policies—from holders of cash and fixed income assets to holders of physical assets and hard currencies.

Why silver instead of gold as the preferred precious metal

Kiyosaki’s portfolio includes gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, but he specifically highlights silver as “the most bullish and confident target.” There is logic behind this preference. First is affordability. For ordinary investors, gold currently costs over $2,600 per ounce, making it less accessible. Silver at around $20 per ounce allows more people to establish physical precious metal holdings.

Second is the dual demand driven by its industrial properties. Gold is mainly driven by investment and jewelry demand, while about 50% of silver is used in industrial applications. This means silver benefits not only from safe-haven demand but also from economic recovery-driven industrial demand growth. This dual driver is especially powerful in an inflationary environment, as industrial demand tends to rise early in inflation cycles.

Third is the potential for historic supply shortages. In recent years, the silver market has experienced persistent supply gaps, with mine production unable to meet industrial and investment demand. If Kiyosaki’s predicted “super big money printing” occurs, surging investment demand could trigger severe shortages in the silver spot market, pushing prices far beyond fundamental expectations.

Three reasons why Kiyosaki is bullish on silver

Prices are severely undervalued: The gold-silver ratio is at a historic high, and silver has significant mean reversion potential relative to gold.

Industrial demand support: Solar energy, electric vehicles, 5G, and other emerging industries continue to increase silver demand, providing fundamental support.

Supply constraints: Silver mine production growth is slow, and most silver is produced as a byproduct, making it difficult to quickly respond to demand increases.

Kiyosaki’s controversial prediction in historical context

Kiyosaki’s predictions often spark controversy; critics point out that some of his past forecasts did not materialize. However, his market commentary continues to attract widespread attention from retail investors, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. His warning about the 2008 financial crisis was seen by some as prescient, and his long-term bullish stance on gold and Bitcoin has been validated by the rise in these assets’ prices.

Will the $200 silver prediction come true? Market opinions vary. Supporters believe that monetary expansion and inflationary pressures are indeed building, and that silver is objectively undervalued. Skeptics argue that reaching $200 requires extreme scenarios, which are less likely. In any case, Kiyosaki’s prediction reinforces the view of “hard asset” supporters, who believe that central bank policies will continue to erode fiat currency values in the coming years.