Data Analysis
Measured by Clometrix
Bitcoin's volatility ratio was 3.71x, against 2.08x for a typical PPI release since 2021. Its volume ratio was 5.45x, against a typical 2.30x. That is a strong reaction by this release's own standard. Both compare the quarter hour of the release with an ordinary quarter hour that same day, where 1.00x is no change: volatility is how far the price ranged, volume how much traded.
How Bitcoin moved
Bitcoin was at $80,349.31 when the figure came out. Fifteen minutes later it was 0.23% lower, and an hour later 0.25% lower. Its high-to-low range in the hour after was 0.63% of its price, against 0.65% in the hour before.
The release
Released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on 13 May 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT. The Producer Price Index came in at 1.4% for April 2026, against 0.5% in March 2026. Producer prices are rising faster than before.
It arrived at the same moment as Core Producer Price Index, so the reaction measured on this page belongs to all of them together.
What made it matter
Since 2021, PPI releases in the two weeks before a Fed decision have moved Bitcoin about as much as those at other times: a median volatility ratio of 2.18x across 29, against 2.05x across 41. This one was not within two weeks of a Fed decision. Its own ratio of 3.71x compares with 2.05x for those, so it moved the price more than its circumstances alone would suggest.
Its record
Across 70 PPI releases since 2021, Bitcoin's median volatility ratio is 2.08x.
What it means
Bitcoin registered a strong reaction to the April 2026 PPI release. Volatility reached 3.71x the level of an ordinary quarter hour on the day, compared with the 2.08x median across 70 PPI prints since 2021. Volume expanded to 5.45x against a typical 2.30x. The index itself printed 1.4% month-over-month, up from 0.5% the prior month, and arrived together with the core reading.
The release fell 34 days before the next Federal Reserve decision, outside the two-week window around policy meetings. Releases in that window have shown a median volatility ratio of 2.18x, while those at other times have shown 2.05x. The 3.71x outcome therefore exceeded what the timing alone would have suggested.
Price movement stayed modest. Bitcoin stood at $80,349.31 at the release and moved 0.23% lower after fifteen minutes and 0.25% lower after one hour. Its high-low range in the following hour was 0.63% of price, against 0.65% in the hour before. The record shows a median volatility ratio of 2.08x, so instances that match or exceed the scale seen here remain noteworthy mainly for their liquidity effects.
About Producer Price Index
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the prices domestic producers receive for their output. It is a measure of inflation at the wholesale level that is compiled from thousands of indexes measuring producer prices by industry and product category. The index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Disclaimer
The data analysis, forecasted results and projections provided herein are based on historical price action and market trends. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, these predictions are speculative and should not be considered a guarantee of future performance. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve significant risk, and you should conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. We do not assume any liability for any losses that may result from reliance on this information.
BTC-USDT
Bitcoin
Open
80,654.44Close
79,462.0024h Change
-1192.44 (-1.50%)24h High
81,324.6424h Low
78,754.6524h Volume
14,935 BTCUS Producer Price Index
Bureau of Labor Statistics
13th May, 2026, 8:30AM Timezone: America/New York
Chart Data from Binance
Observations
| Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Amplitude | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | |||||||
| Before | 80343.46 | 80349.31 | 80337.42 | 80349.31 | 0.01% | 0.01% | 8 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 80208.00 | 80223.33 | -0.16% | 0.19% | 41 BTC |
| 5 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 80280.22 | 80373.05 | 80248.30 | 80349.31 | 0.09% | 0.16% | 52 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 80052.00 | 80112.00 | -0.30% | 0.38% | 181 BTC |
| 10 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 80532.00 | 80532.00 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.23% | 0.44% | 216 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 79858.00 | 79943.08 | -0.51% | 0.62% | 441 BTC |
| 15 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 80537.05 | 80557.71 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.23% | 0.47% | 255 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 79852.00 | 80163.53 | -0.23% | 0.63% | 606 BTC |
| 30 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 80501.22 | 80592.65 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.19% | 0.52% | 416 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 79852.00 | 80202.78 | -0.18% | 0.63% | 778 BTC |
| 1 Hour | |||||||
| Before | 80570.80 | 80696.00 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.28% | 0.64% | 700 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 79852.00 | 80149.74 | -0.25% | 0.63% | 1,053 BTC |
| 2 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 80974.02 | 81034.75 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.78% | 1.06% | 1,263 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 79481.56 | 79852.73 | -0.62% | 1.09% | 2,623 BTC |
| 4 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 81042.60 | 81324.64 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.86% | 1.41% | 2,099 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 78754.65 | 79058.15 | -1.63% | 2.00% | 5,755 BTC |
| 6 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 81112.07 | 81324.64 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.95% | 1.41% | 3,033 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 78754.65 | 79767.98 | -0.73% | 2.00% | 7,256 BTC |
| 8 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 80654.44 | 81299.99 | 80612.91 | 81042.60 | 0.48% | 0.85% | 3,092 BTC |
| During | 81042.60 | 81324.64 | 78754.65 | 79058.15 | -2.51% | 3.16% | 7,854 BTC |
| 12 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 80654.44 | 81324.64 | 80177.00 | 80349.31 | -0.38% | 1.41% | 5,191 BTC |
| During | 80349.31 | 80359.35 | 78754.65 | 79462.00 | -1.12% | 2.00% | 9,745 BTC |
