When Paper Dreams Collide with Real Gold: Kiyosaki’s Hilarious Take on ETFs 🤑

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Ah, the world of finance—a place where dreams are made, fortunes are lost, and Robert Kiyosaki occasionally steps in to sprinkle some sage advice like confetti at a birthday party no one wanted to attend. On X (formerly Twitter, because apparently even social media needs a rebrand these days), the financial guru has issued a warning to those who’ve been sipping the ETF elixir as if it were the nectar of the gods. Spoiler alert: It’s not.

In true Kiyosaki fashion, he likens an ETF to “having a picture of a gun for self-defense.” And honestly, who among us hasn’t tried to ward off danger by showing a Polaroid of a firearm? 😂 But his point is clear—owning paper assets is all well and good until you need something tangible to fend off inflation or economic chaos.

BEWARE of PAPER

I realize ETFs make investing easier for the average investor….so I do recommend ETFs for the average investor. Yet I extend these words of caution:

For the average investor I recommend:

Gold ETFs
Silver ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs

Yet an ETF is like having a picture…

— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) July 25, 2025

Now, before we toss all our ETFs into the nearest shredder, let’s take a breath. Kiyosaki isn’t saying they’re useless—he’s just suggesting that relying solely on them is about as wise as bringing a rubber chicken to a duel. For the average investor, Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin ETFs still have their merits. But knowing when to trade your ETF shares for physical gold bars or actual Bitcoin? That’s what separates the wheat from the chaff—or rather, the savvy investors from the ones clutching pictures of guns. 🚀

Speaking of which, both Gold and Bitcoin have enjoyed a stellar 28% rise this year, proving once again that people love shiny things, whether they’re metals or digital tokens. With stock markets doing the jitterbug and bonds acting more unpredictable than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, ETFs have become the belle of the investment ball. Gold ETFs alone boast over $170 billion in assets, making them the prom queen of passive investments.

But wait, there’s more! Bitcoin ETFs, launched last year, have skyrocketed faster than a caffeinated squirrel. Yesterday, they pulled in $226.7 million in net inflows, with BlackRock contributing a cool $32.5 million. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs strutted onto the scene like the new kid in town, raking in $231.2 million, thanks largely to Fidelity’s whopping $210.1 million contribution. Talk about making an entrance! 🎩✨

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) recently hit $10 billion in assets, doubling its value in just ten days. Ten days! That’s quicker than most of us can finish binge-watching a mediocre Netflix series. This makes it the fastest Ethereum ETF to reach $10 billion and the third-fastest ETF ever in U.S. history. Bravo, ETHA—you’ve earned your moment in the spotlight.

And here’s the kicker: Lately, Ethereum ETFs have been outpacing Bitcoin ETFs in inflows. On July 17th alone, they brought in $602 million, leaving Bitcoin ETFs eating their dust. Over the past month, Ethereum ETFs have seen $4.7 billion in inflows, signaling that investors believe Ethereum might actually do something useful someday. Who knew staking and yield features could be so attractive? 🤔

As of July 24th, Spot Ethereum ETFs have accumulated a whopping $8.88 billion in net inflows. Impressive, yes—but don’t count Bitcoin out just yet. With $54.69 billion in total net inflows, BTC remains the reigning champ, according to data from SoSoValue. Truly, it’s a tale of two cryptocurrencies, each vying for dominance while the rest of us sit back and munch popcorn. 🍿

So, dear reader, heed Kiyosaki’s wisdom: Diversify, but don’t forget the difference between paper promises and cold, hard reality. After all, when the chips are down, you’ll want more than just a photograph to protect your portfolio. 😉

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2025-07-25 12:53