BTC Volatility Analysis for Durable Orders Ex Transportation, 27th February 2024

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Census for Durable Goods Orders Excluding Transportation on 27th February, 2024 has come in at a decrease to -0.9% for January 2024. Compared to the previous release for December 2023 at 0.5%, we can see that business confidence is still decreasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of BTC's price during the Durable Orders Ex Transportation release, we will first observe the difference in volume and price changes on the 4-hours chart, followed by the 15-minutes chart. Change in prices will be be determined by the high and low prices instead of the opening and closing prices.

4-Hours Chart Analysis

In the period prior to the release, the trading volume was 12,474 BTC with prices swinging between 56,321.10 and 57,416.93, representing a swing of 1.91%. Subsequently, the trading volume remain relatively unchanged at 12,958 BTC. Price action ranged from a low of 56,209.00 to a high of 57,331.28, a difference of 1.96%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 1,191 BTC in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 56,710.77 to a high of 57,200.00, a 0.86% change. Immediately following, trading volume decreased by 57% to 510 BTC. At this time, Bitcoin hit a low of 56,743.65 with a high of 56,960.00, a change of 0.38%.

About Durable Goods Orders Excluding Transportation

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes the Durable Goods Orders report every month. Durable goods orders ex transportation reflect new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for delivery of long-lasting manufactured goods (durable goods) excluding transportation equipment in the near term or future. The change in the total value of new orders is measured and shared with the public in two releases per month: the advance report on durable goods and the manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders.