BTC Volatility Analysis for Personal Income, 27th November 2019

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Income and Outlays on 27th November, 2019 has come in at an increase to 0.4% for October 2019. Compared to the previous release for September 2019 at 0.2%, 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 26,242 BTC with prices swinging between 6,840.00 and 7,366.00, representing a swing of 7.14%. Subsequently, the trading volume decreased by 10% to 23,736 BTC. Price action ranged from a low of 7,175.00 to a high of 7,612.00, a difference of 5.74%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 596 BTC in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 7,245.21 to a high of 7,270.00, a 0.34% change. Immediately following, trading volume remain relatively similar at 585 BTC. At this time, Bitcoin hit a low of 7,231.60 with a high of 7,277.43, a significant 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.