Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, believes Ethereum at $4,000 could deliver returns similar to Bitcoin’s early gains.
He made the comparison on social media and said that people who buy Ethereum today may see the same kind of success that Bitcoin investors experienced years ago.
Why Kiyosaki is Buying More Ethereum
Kiyosaki revealed that he is actively adding Ethereum to his investment portfolio, along with gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He argues that traditional saving and retirement will not keep up with today’s economic changes.
He says that “Old thinkers” rely on savings accounts and long-term pension plans. “New thinkers,” on the other hand, prefer to own assets like crypto, gold and silver that are harder to debase through inflation.
Ethereum fits that approach.
The network powers thousands of decentralised applications and smart contracts, which give it use beyond speculation. Kiyosaki pointed out that this dual purpose (value and utility) sets Ethereum apart from other digital assets.
Ethereum’s Use Cases Beyond Price Speculation
Kiyosaki’s recent comments go beyond price predictions. He said both silver and Ethereum are valuable because they serve practical functions. Silver is used in electronics and industry, while Ethereum runs blockchain-based programs and financial systems.
He also noted that he considers Ethereum one of the few forms of “real money”. He says that other assets in this group include gold, silver, Bitcoin and Ethereum.
He also frequently warns that saving in fiat currencies (or what he calls “fake government money”) erodes purchasing power.
According to him, people should build wealth through scarce assets that can’t be easily printed or inflated.
Two Different Paths
Although Kiyosaki’s comparison between Ethereum and early Bitcoin drew attention, many analysts pointed out that the two assets are very different.
Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million coins, which makes it deflationary and appealing as a digital version of gold. Ethereum does not have a fixed supply, even though upgrades like EIP-1559 have reduced new issuance.
Bitcoin acts mainly as a store of value while Ethereum functions as a programmable platform for digital contracts, defi and tokenised assets. Both have strong communities, but they serve different purposes in the crypto market.
How Realistic is the $4,000 Comparison?
When Kiyosaki compared Ethereum at $4,000 to Bitcoin at $4,000, some traders questioned the logic. At that earlier stage, Bitcoin had a much smaller total market value.
Bitcoin currently has about 19.94 million coins in circulation, while Ethereum’s supply has more than 120 million tokens. Based on that difference, analysts estimate that Ethereum at $4,000 is more like Bitcoin at $24,000, not $4,000.
Even so, Kiyosaki’s point is not purely mathematical.
He appears to be pointing out the growth opportunity in owning Ethereum before it matures further. He believes Ethereum’s expanding role in DeFi, gaming and digital ownership could push its value far beyond current levels.
Ethereum’s Position in the Market
Ethereum continues to be the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and is trading around $4,100. Despite a dip from its August high of $4,900, it has gained over 230% in the past year after rising from about $1,500.
Ethereum’s outlook shows strength | source: TradingView
That growth shows confidence in Ethereum as an ecosystem. Developers continue to build on the network and are expanding areas like defi, NFTs and enterprise blockchain solutions.
Even as Ethereum trails Bitcoin in total market value, Kiyosaki and other investors believe it plays an important role in the future of money and technology.
