Analysis

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BTCUSD is currently controlled by buyers, in the Bull Critical zone. Measured energy: +70.4%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bull Critical BTCUSD 4H

Sample: 21,247 4H candles from 2017-01-01 to 2026-08-24
Number of Bull Critical occurrences: 1,057 times

When BTCUSD is in Bull Critical:

  • then BTCUSD moved to higher Market State: 300 times28.4%
  • then BTCUSD moved to lower Market State: 757 times71.6%

Current BTCUSD market energy: 70.36%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bull Critical (at 74.5%): 4.14%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bull Critical (at 60%): 10.36%

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BTCUSD · H4 · 2017-02-17 20:00 UTC
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Market Energy
80.1%
Bull Extreme
70.4%
Bull Critical
71.8%
Bull Critical
Zone
60 – 74.5
Bias
Buyers in control
Explanation

As the 4H candle closes, BTCUSD in the Bull Critical energy zone.

Looking at the Market Energy reading, Market Energy dropped -9.7% from the previous candle, from 80.1% to 70.4%.

Time in Bull Critical energy zone: 1 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, BTCUSD Market Energy ranged from -49.3 to +95.3.

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Frequently asked questions

What state was BTCUSD on 4H when this candle closed?

When the 4H candle at 03:00 on 18-02-2017 closed, BTCUSD was in Bull Critical with Market Energy 70.4%, controlled by buyers. The Bull Critical zone spans 60% to 74.5%.

How did BTCUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy fell 9.7 percentage points from the previous candle — from 80.1% to 70.4%.

What state was BTCUSD in on the previous 4H candle?

The previous 4H candle had BTCUSD at 80.1%, Bull Extreme — when this candle closed, BTCUSD moved down to a lower zone: Bull Extreme → Bull Critical.

Where does BTCUSD energy sit within the Bull Critical zone?

At 70.4%, BTCUSD is 4.14 points from the upper boundary of Bull Critical (74.5%) and 10.36 points from the lower boundary (60%) — so energy sits closer to the upper boundary at candle close.

What does Bull Critical mean?

Bull Critical is one of 7 Market States in 2AiTrading's Market Energy model, applied consistently across every asset class, market and timeframe.

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How are the broader market indices trending?

Based on each index's latest completed H1 candle as of this candle close: SPX500 (US equities) in Bull Extreme with energy 89.6%; GER40 (European equities) in Bull Extreme with energy 94.4%. Against this backdrop, BTCUSD (Bull Critical, 70.4%) lower than SPX500, GER40.

How is the US Dollar Index (DXY) trending?

Based on the latest completed H1 candle as of this candle close, the US Dollar Index (DXY) was in Bear Bias with Market Energy -24.8%. BTCUSD (Bull Critical) and DXY currently sit on opposite sides.

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Methodology

Data computed by 2AiTrading's proprietary Market Energy model. Snapshot captured at candle close. Method: see Guide.

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