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Grab a coffee, as renowned author Robert Kiyosaki says, think twice before trusting paper promises.
Crypto News of the Day: Robert Kiyosaki Says ETFs Are Like Paper Guns—Own the Real Thing
While most investors chase convenience, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki urges caution, targeting the rising popularity of ETFs (Exchange-traded funds).
His latest message blurs the line between financial literacy and survivalist mindset, hinting that pictures will not protect you in times of crisis.
“BEWARE of PAPER. I realize ETFs make investing easier for the average investor….so I do recommend ETFs for the average investor. Yet I extend these words of caution…an ETF is like having a picture of a gun for personal defense. Sometimes it’s best to have real gold, silver, Bitcoin, and a gun,” Kiyosaki articulated in a post.
Notably, Bitcoin ETFs offer investors indirect exposure to BTC via a regulated vehicle. Ethereum ETFs do the same for Ether (ETH), with the regulatory vehicle element attracting institutional players.
These financial instruments are regulated because they are traded on traditional stock exchanges, offering protections like oversight, auditing, and investor disclosures.
Additionally, considering ETFs can be held in IRAs and retirement accounts, they enable Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure in tax-advantaged portfolios.
Nevertheless, Kiyosaki, a renowned author and investor, says this convenience is insufficient, adding that ETFs should not be considered substitutes for holding real assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin.
Despite the attack, Kiyosaki acknowledges that ETFs may be a good option for the average investor.
“For the average investor I recommend: Gold ETFs, Silver ETFs, Bitcoin ETFs…[but] Know the differences when it is best to have real and when it’s best to have paper. If you know the differences, and how to use them, you’re better than average,” he stated.
This is not the first time Robert Kiyosaki has advocated Bitcoin, silver, and gold. BeInCrypto reported in a recent US Crypto News publication that the investor advocated gold, silver, and Bitcoin, calling fiat “fake money” amid warnings of a looming economic crash.
“For years, I have been recommending buying gold, silver, Bitcoin…Please do not be a loser saying “I would have, I should have, I could have.” Owning gold, silver, and Bitcoin is better than being a loser…saving fake money,” wrote Kiyosaki.
Kiyosaki’s advocacy for these financial instruments comes amid expectations of a stock market crash. In early June, a US Crypto News publication reported Kiyosaki claiming the stock, bond, and real estate markets are poised to implode.
He said this would leave traditional investors, particularly baby boomers, devastated. Kiyosaki’s forecasts, however, come with caveats. While he correctly foresaw the 2008 crash, most of his subsequent predictions have not materialized.
Gold, Bitcoin, and Silver Shine as ETF Demand Soars
Meanwhile, amid a year marked by economic uncertainty and geopolitical flare-ups, gold and Bitcoin surged 28% in 2025. This is an unusual alignment, suggesting deep investor demand for alternative assets.
ETFs have become the primary vehicle for gaining exposure to these commodities, offering convenience, liquidity, and regulatory safety without direct custody.
ETFs now command over $170 billion in assets, while Bitcoin ETFs, barely 1.5 years old, have seen historic inflows from institutions and retail investors alike. Among them is BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, which analysts say could hit $100 billion in assets this month.
Silver, meanwhile, has quietly outperformed them both. With ETFs like UTI Silver ETF posting returns of over 32%, silver benefits from tight physical supply, increased industrial demand, and heightened safe-haven appeal amid global trade tensions.
Ethereum ETFs are now joining the momentum, riding the coattails of Bitcoin’s success and deepening the role of tokenized commodities in mainstream portfolios. For investors looking beyond equities and bonds, 2025 will be a breakout year for asset-backed ETFs.
“Despite recent market dips and short-term volatility, ETH continues to attract strong institutional demand even in a time when Bitcoin ETFs have recorded outflows for three consecutive trading days totaling over $280 million. Over $1.3 billion in inflows were recorded by ETH ETFs so far this week, and more than $4.3 billion month-to-date,” NoOnes CEO Ray Youssef said in a statement to BeInCrypto.
Corporate treasuries and institutional wallets have also been persistently accumulating Ether, as indicated in the previous US Crypto News publication.
They bought over $3 billion in ETH in 2025 alone, and some corporations set ambitious goals of acquiring 5% of Ether’s circulating supply.
According to Youssef, this activity and institutional appetite signal a long-term strategic investment that views Ethereum as a core infrastructure in the digital financial era.
Meanwhile, data on Barchart shows that among the top 17 most popular ETFs, 2 comprise Bitcoin and Ethereum-related vehicles, IBIT and ETHA.
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Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:
- Why Ki Young Ju says “Bitcoin Cycle Theory Is Dead”
- Bitcoin slides amid Galaxy Digital sell-off from $9.6 billion wallet.
- Windtree Therapeutics targets $520 million in funding to secure BNB reserve.
- MicroStrategy plans to expand perpetual stock offerings to buy more Bitcoin.
- Nearly $15 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired today.
- Bitcoin price is down 6% from its peak as whale exodus hints at deeper trouble.
- SYRUP rockets on Upbit debut as traders chase the breakout.
- Analysts predict DXY rebound: What does this mean for Bitcoin’s future?
- Columbia professor gives a reality check as crypto nears $4 trillion cap.
- Hyperlane’s Warp Routes 2.0 sends HYPER to a new all-time high.
Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview
| Company | At the Close of July 24 | Pre-Market Overview |
| Strategy (MSTR) | $414.92 | $403.00 (-2.87%) |
| Coinbase Global (COIN) | $396.70 | $388.78 (-2.00%) |
| Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) | $31.89 | $30.55 (-4.20%) |
| MARA Holdings (MARA) | $17.26 | $16.67 (-3.48%) |
| Riot Platforms (RIOT) | $14.69 | $14.30 (-2.65%) |
| Core Scientific (CORZ) | $13.69 | $13.59 (-0.73%) |
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