Three years after Robert Kiyosaki’s ‘toilet paper dollar’ warning, has he been proven right?
The prominent investor and author of the best-selling personal finance book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ Robert Kiyosaki , has been bearish regarding the global economic systems set-up in the previous and current century and arguably downright hostile toward fiat currencies for years. ’ With three years elapsing since the relevant discussion, it is perhaps fair to ask on May 19, 2026, how accurate Robert Kiyosaki was in his assessment.
S. dollar lost some of its value since Kiyosaki likened it to toilet paper as geopolitical turbulence grew more severe and as inflation proved more stubborn than many had hoped. S.
2 in May 2026. DXY five-year performance chart. 69% down in the 12-month chart.
S. 91. Is USD worth as much as toilet paper in 2026?
98 . 0044 per gram. Simultaneously, a $1 bill is known to weigh 1g , making it worth roughly 227 times as much as the same weight of toilet paper.
Thus, it can be said that Robert Kiyosaki’s comparison between toilet paper was not accurate in 2023 and remains inaccurate in 2026. Elsewhere, it is noteworthy that the USD did lose some of its purchasing power in the three years. 96 in April 2026, meaning that the same effective value could have purchased roughly one additional roll for the same value in money when Kiyosaki made his remark.
Still, consumers have noted that the retail giant’s product – much like many other items available worldwide – has suffered from ‘shrinkflation,’ meaning that the American currency is not the only thing worth less three years later. How have Robert Kiyosaki’s ‘toilet paper’ alternatives performed between 2023 and 2026? In April 2023, along with discussing the valuation of toilet paper relative to the USD, Robert Kiyosaki also reflected on the possibility that the announced BRICS currency could jeopardize American financial dominance.
While there has been significant pressure from central banks hedging by purchasing vast quantities of gold, the international organization comprised at its core of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is yet to launch its alternative. Lastly, while ‘Rich Dad’ Robert Kiyosaki’s gloomy predictions have not truly come to fruition, his proposed alternatives to ‘toilet paper’ would have, generally, been worthwhile investments .
For example, both of the author’s top assets – Bitcoin ( BTC ) and Gold – have rallied significantly from April 2023, with the former rising approximately 174% and the latter 123%. Gold and Bitcoin five-year performance chart. Source: TradingView Purchasing Silver – Kiyosaki’s other preferred commodity – would have also led to significant returns due to the 200% price increase, but the other cryptocurrency he often mentions – Ethereum ( ETH ) – would not have led to positive results.
Silver and Ethereum five-year performance chart. Source: TradingView Indeed, ETH is essentially flat compared to where it stood three years ago, but the loss in the purchasing power of USD means it would have also been a slight loser. Featured image via Ben Shapiro’s YouTube The post Three years after Robert Kiyosaki’s ‘toilet paper dollar’ warning, has he been proven right?
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