ETH Volatility Analysis for CPI, 10th December 2020

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Consumer Price Index on 10th December, 2020 has come in at a decrease to -0.1% for November 2020. Compared to the previous release for October 2020 at 0.0%, we can see that prices & inflation is still decreasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of ETH's price during the CPI 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 124,863 ETH with prices swinging between 551.11 and 568.79, representing a swing of 3.11%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased by 31% to 163,153 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 548.11 to a high of 562.92, a difference of 2.63%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 5,852 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 552.99 to a high of 555.24, a 0.41% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased by 32% to 7,702 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 551.55 with a high of 555.57, a significant change of 0.72%.

About Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket of goods and services representative of aggregate U.S. consumer spending. The CPI is one of the most popular measures of inflation and deflation. The index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).