Investor controversial Robert Kiyosaki warned that the global economy could head toward a widespread collapse in 2026, pointing out that silver is among his best investments at this stage.

Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," described the potential economic downturn as a great opportunity for prepared investors, emphasizing that silver represents a real asset that paper currencies cannot match.

The seasoned investor repeatedly reiterated this warning through his account on the X platform over the past few months, linking his predictions to his 2002 book titled "Rich Dad's Prophecy," in which he discussed what he called the "everything bubble" that he believes has finally begun to burst.

Kiyosaki attributes these risks to the inflation of US debt, which is approaching $39 trillion, and to the decline of the dollar's strength since 1974, as well as the fragility of the retirement accounts of the baby boomer generation.

He pointed out that previous financial crises in 1987, 2000, 2008, and 2022 contributed to increasing his wealth, thanks to his ownership of real assets, confirming that he plans to follow the same strategy in 2026.

Kiyosaki said: "In 2026, the global economy will collapse. This is good news for those who can see the future, and bad news for those who cannot."

Despite these bleak predictions, most economic analysts do not adopt the scenario of a great depression, as international institutions still expect moderate global growth in 2026, citing sovereign debt and geopolitical tensions as the main potential risks.

Kiyosaki explained that he started buying silver in 1965 when he was eighteen years old, and it was traded at cents back then, confirming that he now sees it as an effective hedge and increasingly important industrially.

Silver is used in manufacturing solar panels, electric vehicles, batteries, and AI infrastructure, with its spot price currently trading near $85 an ounce after a strong rise over the past year.

Kiyosaki had previously predicted that the price of silver would reach $200 an ounce by 2026, considering owning physical silver a suitable and low-cost entry point for new investors.