BTC Volatility Analysis for Non-Farm Payrolls, 5th February 2021

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Non-Farm Payrolls on 5th February, 2021 has come in at an increase to 365K for January 2021. Compared to the previous release for December 2020 at -183K, we can see that labour market is increasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of BTC's price during the Non-Farm Payrolls 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 11,413 BTC with prices swinging between 37,200.00 and 38,151.69, representing a swing of 2.49%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased by 40% to 15,997 BTC. Price action ranged from a low of 37,655.17 to a high of 38,310.12, a difference of 1.71%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 627 BTC in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 37,853.28 to a high of 37,969.79, a 0.31% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased by 12% to 701 BTC. At this time, Bitcoin hit a low of 37,767.09 with a high of 37,961.07, a significant change of 0.51%.

About Non-Farm Payrolls

Nonfarm payrolls is the measure of the number of workers in the U.S. excluding farm workers and workers in a handful of other job classifications. This is measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which surveys private and government entities throughout the U.S. about their payrolls. The BLS reports the nonfarm payroll numbers to the public on a monthly basis through the closely followed “Employment Situation” report.