The Bitcoin Matrix Josh Mandell’s $84K Prophecy: Genius, Luck, or Something Else? We Debate
Mar 26, 2025
In a riveting discussion, Kevin Brent Cook, a veteran NVIDIA analyst, debates with Grain of Salt, a seasoned Silicon Valley investor, on Josh Mandell's audacious prediction of Bitcoin reaching $84,000. Cook suggests that randomness misleads many traders, while Grain posits that Mandel's insight taps into unconventional trading truths. They also explore the intricate dance of skill versus luck in the volatile crypto market and dissect the role of numerology in price forecasts, all while Joe Colisari provides legal perspectives as an impartial juror.
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NVIDIA Analyst
- Kevin Brent Cook became fascinated by NVIDIA's massively parallel architecture.
- He encouraged others to learn about GPUs and machine learning.
AI-Powered STEM Education
- Cook submitted a pitch to the National Science Foundation for an AI-powered STEM education concept.
- It was inspired by his own struggles with math and aimed to create personalized immersive learning experiences.
CME Trading
- Cook's trading journey began at the CME in 1994, where he learned about market wizards and probability trading.
- Despite being a math flunky, he taught himself complex trading concepts and eventually landed a job as a currency trader.