ETH Volatility Analysis for CPI, 14th November 2023

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Consumer Price Index on 14th November, 2023 has come in at a decrease to 0.0% for October 2023. Compared to the previous release for September 2023 at 0.2%, 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 61,853 ETH with prices swinging between 2,020.85 and 2,054.55, representing a swing of 1.64%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased considerably by 58% to 97,766 ETH. Price action ranged from a low of 2,020.00 to a high of 2,055.90, a difference of 1.75%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 2,515 ETH in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 2,032.06 to a high of 2,037.02, a 0.24% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased significantly by 534% to 15,956 ETH. At this time, Ethereum hit a low of 2,032.36 with a high of 2,051.77, a significant change of 0.95%.

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).