BTC Volatility Analysis for Personal Income, 26th March 2021

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Income and Outlays on 26th March, 2021 has come in at a decrease to -7.0% for February 2021. Compared to the previous release for January 2021 at 10.3%, we can see that consumer sentiment is still decreasing 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 12,363 BTC with prices swinging between 52,508.19 and 53,659.97, representing a swing of 2.15%. Subsequently, the trading volume decreased by 21% to 9,748 BTC. Price action ranged from a low of 52,731.49 to a high of 53,733.45, a difference of 1.86%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 755 BTC in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 52,820.00 to a high of 53,200.00, a 0.71% change. Immediately following, trading volume decreased by 33% to 503 BTC. At this time, Bitcoin hit a low of 52,764.70 with a high of 53,075.62, a change of 0.59%.

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.