Robert Kiyosaki Backs Bitcoin for Its Powerful Network Effects and Real-World Utility

Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again shared his reasoning behind investing in bitcoin

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has again shared his view on why he invests in bitcoin but not most other cryptocurrencies—they don't last his "laws of money" test.

The book, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages, continues to shape the financial mindset of readers.

Kiyosaki shared on X (formerly Twitter) on May 24:

I invest in Bitcoin because it is a network. Most cryptos are not ... I do not invest in shit coins without networks, because they violate Metcalfe’s Law. I prefer Fedex & McDonald’s to a great chef’s restaurant. Network.

I do not save U.S. dollars because the U.S. dollar violates Gresham’s Law. I prefer gold & silver coins to paper money.

The renowned author believes bitcoin stands out because it obeys what he calls the "laws of money," specifically referencing Metcalfe’s Law and Gresham’s Law. Metcalfe’s Law states that the value of a network increases with the number of its users.

Kiyosaki highlighted bitcoin’s strength in its massive, decentralized network, in contrast to most other cryptocurrencies, which he says lack meaningful adoption and utility. He further compares successful networks like Fedex and McDonald's to bitcoin, noting that their value comes from being part of a system, not isolated efforts. Other cryptocurrencies, which he often refers to as "shit coins," do not meet this standard and are therefore not worthy of investment.

He also referenced Gresham’s Law, which claims that bad money drives out good money. Kiyosaki applies this to fiat currencies, especially the U.S. dollar, which he argues is "fake money." He emphasized this in his post by stating:

I do not save U.S. dollars because the U.S. dollar violates Gresham’s Law.

Kiyosaki has long warned about the dangers of fiat currencies, government spending, and a potential collapse of the U.S. economy. His solution has remained consistent: invest in assets that hold real value. For him, that means accumulating gold, silver, and bitcoin—because, as he puts it, they obey the laws that lead to wealth, not poverty.