TLDR
- Bitcoin fell 5% after hitting a record high of $123,200 on July 14, now trading around $118,000.
- Whale-to-exchange BTC transfers hit 12,000 BTC, among 2025’s highest, indicating increased profit-taking.
- U.S. national debt has reached $37 trillion, raising concerns over broader market stability.
- 21 firms bought $810M in Bitcoin last week, showing continued institutional demand despite market pullback
Veteran investor and author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a warning about a possible crash in the financial markets, stating that Bitcoin, gold, and silver may experience sharp price drops soon. Following Bitcoin’s recent all-time high, the market is showing signs of correction. Kiyosaki believes the current environment is a setup for a broader economic downturn that could affect both traditional and digital assets.
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Financial Market Bubble and Bitcoin Crash
Robert Kiyosaki has warned that major financial bubbles in the U.S. economy are close to bursting. He said in a recent statement, “Bubbles are about to start busting.” He pointed to rising U.S. national debt, which now exceeds $37 trillion, and increasing Treasury yields as signs of pressure on the financial system.
He believes that once these economic pressures grow, major asset classes such as Bitcoin, gold, and silver could face sharp corrections. Kiyosaki has been a long-time supporter of Bitcoin but now says a crash is likely. Despite this view, he does not see the potential drop as negative, adding that he would use it as a chance to increase his holdings.
BUBBLES are about to start BUSTING.
When bubbles bust odds are gold, silver, and Bitcoin will bust too.
Good news.
If prices of gold, silver, and Bitcoin crash…. I will be buying.
Take care.
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) July 21, 2025
On July 14, Bitcoin reached a new record high of $123,200. Since then, its price has pulled back and is currently trading around $118,000. According to on-chain data, large Bitcoin holders and miners have begun moving more coins to exchanges. This may indicate profit-taking behavior.
Increased Exchange Activity by Miners and Whales
Data from analytics firm Glassnode shows that the 7-day simple moving average of whale-to-exchange transfers is nearing 12,000 BTC. This is one of the highest levels seen in 2025. The report compared this activity to trends from late 2024, when many whales also moved large amounts of Bitcoin to exchanges.
The recent moves may suggest that major holders are securing profits after the strong rally. Bitcoin has climbed over 50% since April, and the increased selling pressure could continue to affect prices. This comes at a time when retail traders have started showing signs of fear of missing out, also known as FOMO.
Kiyosaki has stated that when the panic begins, it will present opportunities for long-term investors. He has reaffirmed that he plans to buy Bitcoin, gold, and silver during the downturn. He said, “If prices of gold, silver, and Bitcoin crash… I will be buying.”
Institutional Demand Remains Steady Amid Pullback
Even as some whales and miners are taking profits, institutional interest in Bitcoin remains strong. Over the past week, 21 companies added a combined $810 million worth of Bitcoin to their balance sheets. Additionally, spot Bitcoin ETFs have continued to see steady inflows during this period.
Despite the warnings of a downturn, some investors are still confident in Bitcoin’s long-term growth. According to earlier comments by Kiyosaki, he expects Bitcoin to reach $1 million by 2030. This aligns with his view that the current or upcoming crash may serve as a temporary drop rather than a long-term decline.
Cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP have also seen strong performance recently. Ethereum rose above $3,800 for the first time in months, while XRP hit a multi-year high of $3.65. However, many of these gains are now being tested as the overall market cools down.
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