Robert Kiyosaki sells $2.25M in Bitcoin to fund surgery centers and billboard business

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki announced Friday he sold $2.25 million in bitcoin to reinvest in two surgery centers and a billboard business, targeting $27,500 in monthly cash flow by February 2026.

Kiyosaki said he bought the bitcoin “years ago” around $6,000 and exited near $90,000, locking in substantial gains as bitcoin trades down more than 30% from its recent peak. Despite the sale, he maintains his long-term bullish outlook on the cryptocurrency.

“I am still very bullish and optimistic on Bitcoin and will begin acquiring more with my positive cash flow,” Kiyosaki wrote in a Friday post on X, formerly Twitter.

The move reflects Kiyosaki’s stated investment philosophy of prioritizing cash-generating assets over capital appreciation. He told followers the surgery centers and billboard venture align with his focus on building income streams rather than relying solely on asset price increases.

Last month, Kiyosaki reiterated a $250,000 price target for bitcoin by 2026 and forecast gold at $27,000 per ounce, maintaining his commitment to hard-asset investing despite cashing out part of his bitcoin position.

Sale comes amid ‘extreme fear’ in crypto markets

Kiyosaki’s announcement coincides with one of bitcoin’s steepest drawdowns this cycle. Bitcoin briefly dropped to $80,537 on Friday before recovering toward $84,000, extending a month-long selloff that has rattled leveraged traders.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 11, marking “extreme fear” and one of its lowest readings in recent years. Bitcoin has declined more than 30% from its October peak, which preceded a major liquidation event on October 10 that wiped out billions in leveraged positions.

Market sentiment remains divided on whether the decline represents a temporary washout or signals a deeper correction ahead.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said Thursday that bitcoin could still reach $200,000 by the third quarter of 2029, arguing that sharp corrections are healthy for long-term market structure. Analysts at Bitfinex echoed that view, noting that record outflows from bitcoin ETFs reflect short-term positioning rather than fading institutional interest.

Analysts identify potential ‘max pain’ zone

Bitwise researcher André Dragosch warned this week that bitcoin may drop further before finding a cycle bottom, pointing to a “max-pain” zone between $73,000 and $84,000.

Dragosch argued this range represents critical cost basis levels for major institutional holders, including BlackRock’s IBIT ETF near $84,000 and MicroStrategy’s latest purchases around $73,000. He said bitcoin’s final bottom is “very likely” to form within this band.

The analysis has fueled debate among traders over whether the market has already experienced capitulation following bitcoin’s slide from its October high. Some argue institutional investors will defend their cost bases and prevent deeper losses, while others contend the market has not yet fully flushed out excess leverage.

Bitcoin traded at approximately $84,000 at the time of publication.