Ledger Cast Hosts Split on Bitcoin: $33K Bull Case, $16K Bear Call

Ledger Cast's first episode of the new year opened with a look at where the crypto markets stand after 2019. Hosts Brian Krogsgard and Josh Olszewicz spent much of the conversation on bitcoin's recent price swings, including whether the moves were a reaction to American strikes that killed an Iranian general. Geopolitical shocks have a way of hitting risk assets quickly, and the hosts treated the timing as worth examining rather than assuming a direct cause.

The bigger theme was discipline. Both hosts said their 2020 trading goals center on patience and sticking more closely to written plans, a lesson that many traders take away from a volatile year. The episode also touched on a few personal goals that sit outside the market, a reminder that the show's focus is as much on how people approach trading as on the charts themselves.

The forecasts drew the most attention. Olszewicz sees a credible path to $33,000 for bitcoin if the market can reverse soon. Krogsgard is far more cautious and predicts bitcoin will reach $16,000 by the end of the year. The two calls sit roughly a factor of two apart, which says a lot about how uncertain the outlook still is. The hosts also shared their views on altcoins, though the discussion stayed general.

Listeners should keep the show's own disclaimer in mind. Ledger Cast says its content is educational and should not be taken as investment advice, and listeners should do their own research before buying anything. The episode was produced in partnership with Brave New Coin, a market data and analysis provider whose tools and newsletter the hosts recommend. Olszewicz also points listeners to his recent EOS article and accompanying video for more detail on that project.