HBAR Volatility Analysis for PCE, 30th August 2024

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Economic Analysis for Personal Consumption Expenditures on 30th August, 2024 has come in at an increase to 0.2% for July 2024. Compared to the previous release for June 2024 at 0.1%, we can see that prices & inflation is increasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of HBAR's price during the PCE 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 7.529M HBAR with prices swinging between 0.051200 and 0.051900, representing a swing of 1.35%. Subsequently, the trading volume increased significantly by 357% to 34.376M HBAR. Price action ranged from a low of 0.049600 to a high of 0.051600, a significant difference of 3.88%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 512,865 HBAR in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 0.051200 to a high of 0.051500, a 0.58% change. Immediately following, trading volume increased significantly by 404% to 2.585M HBAR. At this time, Hedera hit a low of 0.051200 with a high of 0.051600, a change of 0.78%.

About Personal Consumption Expenditures

Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) is a measure of the prices people in the United States pay for goods and services. PCE accounts for about two-thirds of domestic spending and is a significant driver of gross domestic product (GDP). An estimated total of personal consumption expenditures (PCE) is compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis as one way to measure and track changes in the prices of consumer goods over time.