Ledger Cast Weighs a $2T US Bailout, Bitcoin's Range and the Altcoin Outlook

The latest episode of Ledger Cast, the crypto trading and blockchain podcast hosted by Brian Krogsgard and Josh Olszewicz, opened with the $2 trillion bailout in the United States. The hosts walked through a flow chart that breaks down where the money goes, and used it as a starting point for thinking about how a package of that size could feed into risk assets, including crypto.

The discussion then moved to the unbanked, the millions of Americans who have no traditional bank account. Crypto advocates often point to that group as a natural audience for digital assets, and the hosts returned to the idea of who actually stands to benefit from financial tools that do not depend on a bank.

On the charts, Brian and Josh raised the possibility that bitcoin could spend an extended stretch trading in a range instead of breaking out in either direction. They also gave their view on altcoins and touched on legacy market trends. Decentralized finance came up as well, with the hosts pointing to Nexo's recent decision to introduce a gold-backed stablecoin as collateral for borrowing.

The episode was sponsored by Nexo, which the hosts disclosed. The show is framed as educational material rather than investment advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research before buying anything.