It's just the opposite, cash is still King.
He is comparing pears to apples, i.e. cash with investments. Cash is not an investment. The fact that an investment goes up or down does not diminish the value of the cash.
Cash gives you security. It is not incompatible to have some cash and investments, it’s rather advisable.
The market will go down at some point, and, guess who will be able to buy cheap assets?
Those who have cash.