# Robert Kiyosaki: Treasury Buybacks Equal Money Printing, Backs Bitcoin Kiyosaki sees US Treasury buybacks as inflation risk, recommends assets like bitcoin and gold. - **Source:** [Bitcoin News](https://brifing.si/source/d8aeaf1e-9839-4dad-9d25-7a6bf3fbeef8) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/28b37864-01dc-4cad-8d7c-03a921fa8359 ## Kiyosaki's Warning Robert Kiyosaki characterized the US Treasury's expanded long-term bond buybacks as 'money printing.' In an August 22 post on X, he linked this policy to inflation risks and advised followers to turn to bitcoin, gold, silver, and select real estate. Kiyosaki used the phrase 'printing fake dollars' to describe the Treasury's actions. ## Treasury's Move The US Treasury doubled liquidity support buybacks for 10-20 year and 20-30 year bonds. According to the August 19 announcement, each operation increased from $2 billion to at least $4 billion. This change takes effect between September 9 and November 4. 30-year bond yields had hit a 19-year high prior to the announcement. ## Differences from QE Treasury buybacks and central bank quantitative easing (QE) programs are executed by different institutions. The Treasury funds purchases through debt sale proceeds and existing cash reserves, meaning no new money is printed. QE involves the central bank increasing money supply by purchasing assets. Kiyosaki overlooks this distinction in his analysis. ## Dollar Index and Inflation Kiyosaki pointed to the DXY index decline as evidence of rising inflation. However, DXY measures the dollar against six foreign currencies and doesn't directly reflect US purchasing power. The Treasury's move increased interest in scarce assets amid dollar weakness, but index drops don't automatically raise consumer prices. ## Importance of Education The Rich Dad Poor Dad author emphasized that financial education is crucial for selecting inflation-resistant assets. He stated, 'Educated investors grow wealth with gold, silver, bitcoin, while financially illiterate people lose with fake assets.' Kiyosaki believes the real cost of not learning is missed opportunities. ## Record Debt Levels When Kiyosaki issued his warning, total US public debt had surpassed $40 trillion. As of August 20, public debt stood at $32.28 trillion with intragovernmental holdings at $7.75 trillion. The author cited these figures to support his borrowing concerns. He previously predicted silver could reach $200. ## Market Reaction The 30-year Treasury yield had peaked at 5.34% on August 18, a 19-year high, before the expanded buyback plan was announced. It eased to 5.184% afterward. Kiyosaki argues dollar savings face pressure from debt and money creation, though experts note his views are personal assessments rather than consensus. ## Investment Strategy Despite volatility, Kiyosaki keeps bitcoin at the core of his long-term portfolio. In July, he warned that a global downturn could hit unprepared investors. While calling the US economy 'bankrupt,' this view isn't widely accepted. His strategy focuses on scarce assets as hedge against fiat currency weakness. ## Sources covering this story - https://news.bitcoin.com/featured/robert-kiyosaki-calls-expanded-treasury-buybacks-qe-backs-bitcoin/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._