{"id":333073,"date":"2024-06-28T10:51:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T05:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=333073"},"modified":"2024-06-28T10:51:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T05:21:19","slug":"robert-kiyosaki-labels-bitcoin-etf-fake-heres-why-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/robert-kiyosaki-labels-bitcoin-etf-fake-heres-why-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Kiyosaki Labels Bitcoin ETF &#8216;Fake&#8217;, Here&#8217;s Why &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The renowned author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has reignited debates within the cryptocurrency community with his recent comments on Bitcoin ETFs. In a recent post shared on a social media platform, Kiyosaki called Bitcoin ETFs \u201cFAKE,\u201d comparing them to what he views as similarly flawed gold and silver ETFs.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, his statements have triggered widespread discussion about the authenticity and value of ETFs in the crypto market. Besides, the timing of his statement also comes amid growing interest in the crypto ETF sector in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<h2>Robert Kiyosaki Criticizes Bitcoin ETF As Fake<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent X post, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/education\/robert-kiyosaki-net-worth\/\">Robert Kiyosaki<\/a> criticizes Bitcoin ETFs as \u201cfake\u201d investments. Notably, Kiyosaki\u2019s skepticism towards <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/bitcoin-etf-inflows-continue-ahead-us-gdp-data-whats-next-for-btc-price\/\">Bitcoin ETFs<\/a> stems from a broader critique of all ETFs. He argues that ETFs represent a form of investment that is detached from the actual asset.<\/p>\n<p>In his recent social media post, Kiyosaki said that he will not buy ETFs, be it for Bitcoin, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/bitcoin-btc-and-gold-converge-in-new-etf-from-quantify-chaos-filing\/\">Gold<\/a>, or Silver. He boldly claimed that the ETFs are fake, saying \u201cETFs are FAKE gold, silver, or Bitcoin.\u201d. Kiyosaki outlined his reasoning, stating:<\/p>\n<p>A Gold ETF can sell 1 ounce of gold 100 times and more via 1 ETF. That is why I own real gold, silver, and real Bitcoin\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, he said that owning the real asset also helps him to keep safe by avoiding the influence of \u201cbanks\u201d or Wall Street bankers\u201d. Kiyosaki\u2019s stance reflects a preference for physical ownership over paper or digital claims.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Kiyosaki believes that owning actual assets like gold, silver, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/glossary\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> offers more security and value than investing in their ETF counterparts. In other words, he suggests that the ETF counterparts can be manipulated or diluted by the financial system.<\/p>\n<p>However, his comments come at a time when the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/us-spot-bitcoin-etf-record-net-inflows-has-bitcoin-price-really-bottomed\/\">U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF<\/a> market is experiencing significant activity. Despite a recent decline in inflows, data shows a modest resurgence, with the U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF recording an inflow of $11.8 million on June 27. On June 27, GrayScale\u2019s GBTC noted a $11.4 million withdrawal. Notably, this overall influx over the last three days comes after a significant outflow recorded recently.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-204816\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-204816\" src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bitcoin-ETF-Inflow-27-06-24.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin ETF Inflow\" width=\"750\" height=\"770\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-204816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Farside Investors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/house-hearing-challenges-secs-new-equity-rules-heres-why\/\">House Hearing Challenges SEC\u2019s New Equity Rules, Here\u2019s Why<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Emerging ETF Trends<\/h2>\n<p>Robert Kiyosaki\u2019s criticisms are part of a broader discourse on the role and impact of ETFs in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/glossary\/cryptocurrency\/\">cryptocurrency<\/a> market. While he dismisses ETFs as lacking intrinsic value, many in the investment community see them as a gateway for broader market participation.<\/p>\n<p>For context, ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies without the complexities of directly owning and securing digital assets. Besides, Robert Kiyosaki\u2019s comment comes amid a time when the U.S. crypto ETF landscape is evolving rapidly.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, anticipation is growing around the potential approval of a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/ethereum-etf-attract-only-15-bitcoin-etf-influx-10x-research\/\">U.S. Spot Ethereum ETF<\/a> by the SEC in the coming week. Such approval could further enhance market sentiment and drive up cryptocurrency prices. The expected Ethereum ETF has already sparked interest among investors looking for new opportunities to enter the market.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/vaneck-files-solana-etf-us-sec\/\">VanEck<\/a> became the first U.S. firm that has recently filed for the first Solana ETF in the U.S. Despite Robert Kiyosaki\u2019s recent comments, this move marks a significant step forward for alternative blockchain investments.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the development has generated optimism in the crypto sector, leading to a notable rise in Solana (SOL) price following the announcement. Notably, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart predicts that the Solana ETF could launch in 2025, potentially setting a new precedent for crypto ETFs focused on emerging blockchain platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Amid this, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin price<\/a> soared about 1% from yesterday to $61,585, after touching a 24-hour high of $62,333. 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In a recent post shared on a social media platform, Kiyosaki called Bitcoin ETFs \u201cFAKE,\u201d comparing them to what he views as similarly flawed gold and silver ETFs. 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