ETH Volatility Analysis for Personal Income, 23rd December 2020

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Income and Outlays on 23rd December, 2020 has come in at a decrease to -0.8% for November 2020. Compared to the previous release for October 2020 at 0.0%, we can see that consumer sentiment is still decreasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of ETH's price during the Personal Income 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 283,121 ETH with prices swinging between 591.97 and 622.79, representing a swing of 4.95%. Subsequently, the trading volume decreased by 35% to 182,741 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 596.13 to a high of 617.68, a difference of 3.49%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 19,399 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 615.64 to a high of 622.79, a 1.15% change. Immediately following, trading volume decreased by 47% to 10,213 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 613.80 with a high of 617.68, a change of 0.63%.

About Personal Income and Outlays

Personal Income measures the change in the total value of income received from all sources by consumers. Income is closely correlated with consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity.