BTC Volatility Analysis for Non-Farm Payrolls, 2nd July 2020

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Non-Farm Payrolls on 2nd July, 2020 has come in at an increase to 5M for June 2020. Compared to the previous release for May 2020 at 3M, 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 6,075 BTC with prices swinging between 9,170.01 and 9,220.00, representing a swing of 0.54%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased significantly by 132% to 14,083 BTC. Price action ranged from a low of 9,017.50 to a high of 9,257.72, a significant difference of 2.59%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 221 BTC in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 9,180.54 to a high of 9,195.04, a 0.16% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased significantly by 331% to 949 BTC. At this time, Bitcoin hit a low of 9,181.99 with a high of 9,235.00, a significant change of 0.57%.

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.