Bitcoin’s August Curse Returns: Kiyosaki Sees $90K as Buying Zone

Robert Kiyosaki expects Bitcoin to fall as low as $90,000 this month and says he’s ready to double his holdings if it does.

What Happened?

Bitcoin started August on a weak note, falling from $118,000 to just above $112,000 over the weekend. This decline triggered renewed warnings from leading crypto figures, including Robert Kiyosaki and Arthur Hayes, both of whom forecast further price drops. However, both remain confident in Bitcoin’s long-term value and see the expected dip as a buying opportunity.

Bitcoin Slumps at the Start of August

Bitcoin’s price has declined roughly 4 to 6 percent over the past week, currently hovering around $114,300. The downturn erased about $170 billion in market value since its record high of $123,000 on July 14. The dip coincides with the start of August, a historically poor month for Bitcoin performance.

• Over the last 12 years, Bitcoin has finished August in the red eight times.
• The average August drop is about 11.4 percent, with some years exceeding that figure.
• Based on historical trends, Bitcoin could fall to $105,000 or lower before the month ends.

As of today, Bitcoin ( BTC ) is trading at $115,323 with 1.1% gain.

Kiyosaki Sees Dip as a Buying Opportunity

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has been vocal about what he calls the “Bitcoin August Curse.” He expects BTC to crash to around $90,000, but rather than panic, he sees it as a chance to double his investment.

“The Bitcoin August Curse will make most Bitcoin investors richer,” Kiyosaki stated.

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I enjoyed an exciting educational summer attending “The Collective” and “Limitless Financial Education Event.” Learning about what lies ahead with speakers such as Larry…

— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) August 4, 2025

Kiyosaki attributes short-term price weakness to deeper systemic issues in the U.S. economy, including the ballooning national debt and what he describes as mismanagement by the Federal Reserve and Treasury.

“The problem is not Bitcoin. The real problem is our multi trillion dollar debt and incompetent PhDs running the SWAMP,” he tweeted.

Despite potential near-term pain, Kiyosaki remains bullish and maintains his long-term target of Bitcoin reaching $1 million by 2030.

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Arthur Hayes Warns of Macro-Driven Correction

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, echoed Kiyosaki’s sentiment with a more conservative price target. He predicts Bitcoin could slide to $100,000 following disappointing U.S. labor market data.

• The July Non-Farm Payrolls report showed only 73,000 new jobs, far below expectations.
• Hayes said he has already taken profits and expects a dip before a rebound.

Both Hayes and Kiyosaki believe these economic factors, coupled with historical seasonal weakness, may push Bitcoin lower in the short term.

Market Sentiment Still Resilient

Despite recent volatility, investor sentiment remains surprisingly upbeat. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index briefly dropped to “Neutral” but bounced back to “Greed” by Monday. Traders are already eyeing $105,000 and $100,000 as prime levels to “buy the dip.”

Meanwhile, new projects like Bitcoin Hyper are also attracting attention. Its Layer 2 blockchain solution has raised $6.8 million in a presale, aiming to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability using the Solana Virtual Machine.

CoinLaw’s Takeaway

Honestly, I love what Kiyosaki is doing here. He’s not panicking. He’s preparing. If Bitcoin drops to $90K, that’s not a crisis. That’s a gift. Too many investors get scared by short-term dips, but the real winners think long term. Kiyosaki and Hayes are showing us how seasoned players think. If the August curse hits again, it could be the perfect moment to stack more sats.