‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author & Long-Time Bitcoin-Believer Robert Kiyosaki Cashes Out His Bitcoin Stack. But Why?

Robert Kiyosaki, the long-time Bitcoin believer and author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, surprised markets on Friday after revealing he sold his entire Bitcoin position for $2.25 million. The sale came just weeks after he publicly predicted BTC would hit $250,000 in 2026, which only added more curiosity to the timing.

TipRanks Black Friday Sale

Kiyosaki said he originally acquired the coins “years ago” near the $6,000 level and exited at roughly $90,000. He plans to recycle those gains into private business ventures, including two surgery centers and a billboard company. He claims the reinvested capital will generate around $27,500 in tax-free monthly income by February 2026.

Even after taking profits, Kiyosaki insisted his conviction hasn’t faded. “I am still very bullish and optimistic on Bitcoin and will begin acquiring more with my positive cash flow,” he said.

Kiyosaki Rotates into Cash-Flow Assets While Staying Long-Term Bullish

The move raised questions because he sold during one of the sharpest downturns of the cycle. Bitcoin dropped below $85,000 on Friday, briefly hitting $80,537 before rebounding. Many investors saw his exit as contradicting his recent ultra-bullish forecasts for both Bitcoin and gold (CM:XAUUSD).

But the author framed it differently. His focus is cash flow, not short-term timing. Rotating some BTC profits into revenue-producing businesses, he said, strengthens his overall investment foundation before buying again.

The timing, however, added to an already emotional moment for retail traders. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index collapsed to 11, a multi-year extreme that signals deep market panic. Bitcoin is now down more than 33% from its October highs near $126,000.

Crypto Market Fear Climbs

Bitcoin’s plunge since October’s historic liquidation event has fueled chatter that the next bear market may already be underway. Friday’s crash pushed sentiment to its lowest levels in years. ETF outflows also reached records, intensifying the pressure.

Not everyone is certain the cycle has turned bearish. Veteran trader Peter Brandt argued this week that the flush is healthy for Bitcoin’s long-term structure and reiterated his projection for $200,000 BTC by Q3 2029.

Analysts at Bitfinex echoed the same message. They said the downturn reflects short-term distress rather than any breakdown in institutional appetite or in Bitcoin’s underlying fundamentals.

At the moment, it seems like the market is stuck between panic and patience. And Kiyosaki’s decision to sell, reinvest, and plan another accumulation phase captured the mood perfectly. Even believers are repositioning, but very few are walking away.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is sitting at $85,838.92.

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