Investor and "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki shared a powerful reflection on emotional intelligence (EQ) and wealth psychology, explaining why he believes "losers lose," and why Bitcoin has been a defining example of that mindset divide.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kiyosaki said he recently showed a friend his Coinbase account, which now holds millions in Bitcoin. Despite his long-term success, his friend could only focus on short-term fluctuations, the few hundred thousand dollars the account had lost in recent weeks, rather than the millions gained over time.
“My friend could not see the millions in gain. All he could see was the thousands in losses,” Kiyosaki wrote. “That psychological emotional difference is the key difference between the rich, poor, and middle class.”
EQ Is More Powerful Than IQ
Kiyosaki argued that financial success isn’t determined by intelligence or education, but by emotional control, the ability to manage fear and greed.
WHY LOSERS lose:
I was showing a friend my coin base app, explaining that a few years ago it was pathetic. Today my app showed my friend I have millions in Bitcoin…. and I think Bitcoin will double in price this year…. Possibly a high of $200k.
Although my coin base showed I…
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) October 29, 2025
“Losers are more afraid of losing than getting rich,” he said. “Simply said, losers have low EQ. They live in the emotion known as fear.”
He contrasted this with the mindset of the wealthy, who understand and respect both fear and greed, using them strategically rather than being controlled by them.
“EQ is more powerful than IQ, and that is why many highly educated people, like my poor dad, died poor,” Kiyosaki added.
Bitcoin as the Modern EQ Test
The author also reiterated his bullish outlook, predicting Bitcoin could reach $200,000 this year, effectively doubling in price. To Kiyosaki, the cryptocurrency serves as a real-world example of how emotional resilience determines financial outcomes.
When Bitcoin dips, he said, those with low EQ panic and sell. Those with high EQ see opportunity and hold, or buy more.
If You Want to Be Rich and Happy
Kiyosaki concluded by advising followers to focus on developing emotional intelligence as much as traditional knowledge:
“If you want to be rich and happy, it’s important you have high EQ, which means being smarter than your fear and greed.”
The message reinforces one of Kiyosaki’s core philosophies: wealth is a mindset before it is a number, and emotional discipline, not academic intelligence, is what keeps the rich getting richer.