TAO Volatility Analysis for CPI, 12th February 2025

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Consumer Price Index on 12th February, 2025 has come in at an increase to 0.7% for January 2025. Compared to the previous release for December 2024 at 0.0%, we can see that prices & inflation is increasing 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 16,767 TAO with prices swinging between 392.40 and 406.00, representing a swing of 3.35%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased significantly by 464% to 94,622 TAO. Price action ranged from a low of 372.00 to a high of 408.00, a significant difference of 8.82%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 3,327 TAO in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 395.70 to a high of 406.00, a 2.54% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased significantly by 722% to 27,351 TAO. At this time, Bittensor hit a low of 375.00 with a high of 404.30, a significant change of 7.25%.

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).