Analysis

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GBPJPY is currently controlled by buyers, in the Bull Critical zone. Measured energy: +70.7%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bull Critical GBPJPY 1H

Sample: 72,450 1H candles from 2015-01-01 to 2026-08-24
Number of Bull Critical occurrences: 3,685 times

When GBPJPY is in Bull Critical:

  • then GBPJPY moved to higher Market State: 1,181 times32%
  • then GBPJPY moved to lower Market State: 2,504 times68%

Current GBPJPY market energy: 70.73%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bull Critical (at 74.5%): 3.77%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bull Critical (at 60%): 10.73%

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GBPJPY · H1 · 2026-08-17 09:00 UTC
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Market Energy
42.3%
Bull Bias
70.7%
Bull Critical
71.1%
Bull Critical
Zone
60 – 74.5
Bias
Buyers in control
Explanation

Right as the 1H candle closes, GBPJPY currently in Bull trend energy near extreme.

On the measurement side, A +28.4% change from the previous candle, Market Energy is now 70.7% (previous: 42.3%).

Time in Bull Critical energy zone: 1 1H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, GBPJPY Market Energy ranged from -51 to +92.3.

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Frequently asked questions

What state was GBPJPY on 1H when this candle closed?

When the 1H candle at 16:00 on 17-08-2026 closed, GBPJPY was in Bull Critical with Market Energy 70.7%, controlled by buyers. The Bull Critical zone spans 60% to 74.5%.

How did GBPJPY Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 28.4 percentage points from the previous candle — from 42.3% to 70.7%.

What state was GBPJPY in on the previous 1H candle?

The previous 1H candle had GBPJPY at 42.3%, Bull Bias — when this candle closed, GBPJPY moved up to a higher zone: Bull Bias → Bull Critical.

Where does GBPJPY energy sit within the Bull Critical zone?

At 70.7%, GBPJPY is 3.77 points from the upper boundary of Bull Critical (74.5%) and 10.73 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 Bias with energy 27.6%; GER40 (European equities) in Bear Bias with energy -39.1%. Against this backdrop, GBPJPY (Bull Critical, 70.7%) has higher energy 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 -24.1%. GBPJPY (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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