ETH Volatility Analysis for Personal Income, 30th April 2021

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Income and Outlays on 30th April, 2021 has come in at an increase to 20.8% for March 2021. Compared to the previous release for February 2021 at -7.0%, we can see that consumer sentiment is increasing 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 127,268 ETH with prices swinging between 2,730.11 and 2,798.30, representing a swing of 2.44%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased by 42% to 180,970 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 2,723.09 to a high of 2,767.00, a difference of 1.59%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 8,294 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 2,742.28 to a high of 2,753.40, a 0.40% change. Immediately following, trading volume decreased by 7% to 7,729 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 2,740.56 with a high of 2,755.80, a change of 0.55%.

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.