BTC Volatility Analysis for Personal Income, 30th October 2017

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Income and Outlays on 30th October, 2017 has come in at an increase to 0.6% for September 2017. Compared to the previous release for August 2017 at 0.4%, we can see that consumer sentiment is increasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of BTC'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 305 BTC with prices swinging between 6,119.11 and 6,248.68, representing a swing of 2.07%. Subsequently, the trading volume decreased by 16% to 257 BTC. Price action ranged from a low of 6,030.00 to a high of 6,180.13, a difference of 2.43%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 9 BTC in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 6,150.00 to a high of 6,180.05, a 0.49% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased by 42% to 13 BTC. At this time, Bitcoin hit a low of 6,130.12 with a high of 6,150.17, a change of 0.33%.

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.