One figure represents decades of experience in trading. The other is labeled as 'the person with the highest IQ in the world' based on standardized tests. What are their predictions for the price of Bitcoin in the second week of December?
It is interesting to note that their opinions seem to clash. Their opposing perspectives highlight how even those with exceptional experience or intelligence can interpret the market in very different ways.
Peter Brandt – Bitcoin is retesting before returning to a bearish trend
Peter Brandt, a legendary trader with decades spent in the commodities and stock markets, is issuing a warning about a grim scenario for Bitcoin.
In his latest analysis on Bitcoin, he argues that BTC is testing a divergent wedge pattern again. This formation shows higher highs and lower lows, often signaling a weakening of the bullish trend.
"This week's rally could just be the retest of the divergent wedge we will see on BTC. Sure, we will see." – predicted Peter Brandt.
Brandt has repeatedly warned of a dead cat bounce scenario for Bitcoin. Signs on his chart suggest that BTC could reach up to $102,000 before possibly correcting to $58,840 in the short term.
His perspective serves as a cold reminder of past cycles: the market does not reward a lack of experience, and traditional technical patterns remain reliable guides amid relentless volatility.
YoungHoon Kim – The manipulation is over and Bitcoin is ready for a new all-time high
On the contrary, YoungHoon Kim — whose verified IQ score is 276 — sees the situation through the lens of game theory.
In his latest assessment, Kim argues that the current drop represents a temporary manipulation by market whales. He believes it could fade within a week. After that, Bitcoin might move toward a new all-time high.
Bull Theory, an X account specialized in crypto analysis, provides evidence supporting Kim's view.
The recent price action shows Bitcoin dropping to $87,700 before quickly bouncing back to $91,200. This rapid sequence of dumping and pumping, completed in four hours, reflects a typical low liquidity weekend manipulation aimed at liquidating both long and short leveraged positions.
Between the two perspectives — one shaped by decades of mastery of technical patterns and the other based on reasoning about crypto market behavior — the answer may soon emerge during the second week of December.
These predictions emerge as the FOMC meeting approaches. Historical data shows a pattern during the last two rate cuts (September 17 and October 29):
Bitcoin tends to rise a few days before the announcement,
Bounce slightly right after the decision,
And then drop sharply afterwards.
The market may soon reveal which perspective will prove correct.
