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DJI / Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJIA)

Dow Jones Industrial

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INTERVALS   
Tier 1:  1M, 1W, 3D, 1D	
Tier 2:  1M, 1W, 3D, 1D, 12h, 4h, 2h, 1h, 15m, 10m, 5m, 1m	
Tier 3:  1M, 1W, 3D, 1D, 12h, 4h, 2h, 1h, 15m, 10m, 5m, 1m

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Index

What Is It?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), often simply referred to as Dow Jones, is one of the most recognized stock market indices globally. It represents 30 well-known publicly traded companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ).

Composition and Characteristics of the Index

CompositionThe Dow Jones consists of 30 selected multinational companies with significant market capitalization and influence on the economy. It includes giants like Amazon, American Express, Apple, Boeing, Goldman Sachs, Intel Corp., and VISA.

MethodologyThe Dow Jones Index is purely price-weighted. Its value is calculated based on the sum of the stock prices of all 30 companies, divided by a normalizing factor. This calculation method makes Dow Jones particularly sensitive to significant price changes in individual, highly valued companies.

HistoryThe Dow Jones was first published in May 1896 with an initial composition of 12 companies. Its composition was expanded to 20 companies in 1916, and since 1928, the index has included 30 companies.

Importance for Cryptocurrency Traders

Impact on the Cryptocurrency MarketAs one of the oldest and most recognized economic indicators, Dow Jones is often used as a barometer of the overall condition of the U.S. economy. Changes in its value can influence financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, as investors seek safe assets or more speculative investments depending on market sentiments.

DJI/BTC Chart

An increase in the value of this ratio indicates a rise in the value of Dow Jones compared to Bitcoin, which may signify a stronger position for traditional stock markets or a decrease in confidence in cryptocurrencies. Conversely, a decrease in the ratio's value suggests an increase in the price of Bitcoin relative to Dow Jones, which can be interpreted as growing confidence in cryptocurrencies or a weakening of confidence in traditional stock markets. However, it's important to remember that such comparisons can be complex and multidimensional, dependent on various other market and economic factors.

Updated on: 07/03/2024

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