Data Analysis
Measured by Clometrix
Ethereum's volatility ratio was 1.92x, against 1.34x for a typical Durable Orders release since 2021. Its volume ratio was 1.56x, against a typical 1.57x. That is a strong reaction by this release's own standard. Both compare the quarter hour of the release with an ordinary quarter hour that same day, where 1.00x is no change: volatility is how far the price ranged, volume how much traded.
How Ethereum moved
Ethereum was at $1,986.06 when the figure came out. Fifteen minutes later it was 0.51% lower, and an hour later 1.05% lower. Its high-to-low range in the hour after was 1.32% of its price, against 1.02% in the hour before.
The release
Released by the Bureau of Census on 18 February 2026 at 8:30 AM EST. Durable Goods Orders came in at -0.9% for December 2025, against 5.4% in November 2025. Durable goods orders are falling, after a rise.
It arrived at the same moment as Durable Goods Orders Excluding Transportation, so the reaction measured on this page belongs to all of them together.
What made it matter
Since 2021, Durable Orders releases in the two weeks before a Fed decision have moved Ethereum more than those at other times: a median volatility ratio of 1.66x across 19, against 1.30x across 49. This one was not within two weeks of a Fed decision. Its own ratio of 1.92x compares with 1.30x for those, so it moved the price more than its circumstances alone would suggest.
Its record
Across 68 Durable Orders releases since 2021, Ethereum's median volatility ratio is 1.34x.
About Durable Goods Orders
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes the Durable Goods Orders report every month. Durable goods orders reflect new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for delivery of long-lasting manufactured goods (durable goods) 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.
Disclaimer
The data analysis, forecasted results and projections provided herein are based on historical price action and market trends. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, these predictions are speculative and should not be considered a guarantee of future performance. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve significant risk, and you should conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. We do not assume any liability for any losses that may result from reliance on this information.
ETH-USDT
Ethereum
Open
1,974.41Close
1,963.0424h Change
-11.37 (-0.58%)24h High
2,039.0524h Low
1,923.7824h Volume
384,535 ETHUS Durable Goods Orders
Bureau of Census
18th February, 2026, 8:30AM Timezone: America/New York
Chart Data from Binance
Observations
| Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Amplitude | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | |||||||
| Before | 1987.30 | 1987.30 | 1986.06 | 1986.06 | -0.06% | 0.06% | 73 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 1987.02 | 1985.15 | 1985.67 | -0.02% | 0.09% | 269 ETH |
| 5 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 1985.76 | 1988.97 | 1985.75 | 1986.06 | 0.02% | 0.16% | 558 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 1987.02 | 1982.10 | 1982.89 | -0.16% | 0.25% | 1,062 ETH |
| 10 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 1988.38 | 1988.97 | 1984.55 | 1986.06 | -0.12% | 0.22% | 1,141 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 1987.75 | 1982.10 | 1985.51 | -0.03% | 0.28% | 1,970 ETH |
| 15 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 1987.09 | 1991.91 | 1984.55 | 1986.06 | -0.05% | 0.37% | 2,588 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 1987.75 | 1973.63 | 1976.00 | -0.51% | 0.71% | 4,300 ETH |
| 30 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 1982.48 | 1991.91 | 1980.06 | 1986.06 | 0.18% | 0.59% | 5,018 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 1987.75 | 1961.56 | 1970.68 | -0.78% | 1.32% | 13,811 ETH |
| 1 Hour | |||||||
| Before | 1981.92 | 1991.91 | 1971.66 | 1986.06 | 0.21% | 1.02% | 13,251 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 1987.75 | 1961.56 | 1965.20 | -1.06% | 1.32% | 23,586 ETH |
| 2 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 1983.22 | 1991.91 | 1971.66 | 1986.06 | 0.14% | 1.02% | 28,700 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 1993.59 | 1954.30 | 1981.98 | -0.21% | 1.97% | 66,665 ETH |
| 4 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 2019.70 | 2022.75 | 1971.66 | 1986.06 | -1.69% | 2.53% | 57,947 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 2010.30 | 1954.30 | 1974.77 | -0.57% | 2.79% | 116,230 ETH |
| 6 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 1999.89 | 2039.05 | 1971.66 | 1986.06 | -0.70% | 3.30% | 95,192 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 2010.30 | 1944.52 | 1951.99 | -1.75% | 3.27% | 155,834 ETH |
| 8 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 1974.41 | 2039.05 | 1968.68 | 2019.70 | 2.24% | 3.45% | 90,066 ETH |
| During | 2019.70 | 2022.75 | 1954.30 | 1974.77 | -2.28% | 3.38% | 174,176 ETH |
| 12 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 1974.41 | 2039.05 | 1968.68 | 1986.06 | 0.59% | 3.45% | 148,013 ETH |
| During | 1986.06 | 2010.30 | 1923.78 | 1963.04 | -1.17% | 4.30% | 236,522 ETH |
