TAO Volatility Analysis for CPI, 11th September 2024

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Consumer Price Index on 11th September, 2024 has come in at a decrease to 0.1% for August 2024. Compared to the previous release for July 2024 at 0.1%, we can see that prices & inflation is increasing at the same rate month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of TAO'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 12,340 TAO with prices swinging between 272.90 and 282.30, representing a swing of 3.33%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased significantly by 288% to 47,847 TAO. Price action ranged from a low of 273.10 to a high of 298.90, a significant difference of 8.63%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 3,330 TAO in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 277.00 to a high of 282.30, a 1.88% change. Immediately following, trading volume decreased by 15% to 2,830 TAO. At this time, Bittensor hit a low of 277.10 with a high of 282.10, a change of 1.77%.

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).