Analysis

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GBPUSD is currently controlled by sellers, in the Bear Bias zone. Measured energy: -49.7%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bear Bias GBPUSD 1H

Sample: 72,491 1H candles from 2015-01-01 to 2026-08-24
Number of Bear Bias occurrences: 5,309 times

When GBPUSD is in Bear Bias:

  • then GBPUSD moved to higher Market State: 3,731 times70.3%
  • then GBPUSD moved to lower Market State: 1,578 times29.7%

Current GBPUSD market energy: -49.68%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bear Bias (at -20.88%): 28.8%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bear Bias (at -60%): 10.32%

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GBPUSD · H1 · 2018-02-21 20:00 UTC
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Market Energy
-29.8%
Bear Bias
-49.7%
Bear Bias
-51.7%
Bear Bias
Zone
-60 – -20.88
Bias
Sellers in control
Explanation

Observing the completed 1H candle, GBPUSD in the Bear trend energy zone.

Market trend on the 2AiTrading energy system A -19.8% change from the previous candle, Market Energy is now -49.7% (previous: -29.8%).

Time in Bear Bias energy zone: 2 1H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, GBPUSD Market Energy ranged from -72.2 to +44.2.

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Frequently asked questions

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

When the 1H candle at 03:00 on 22-02-2018 closed, GBPUSD was in Bear Bias with Market Energy -49.7%, controlled by sellers. The Bear Bias zone spans -60% to -20.88%.

How did GBPUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy fell 19.8 percentage points from the previous candle — from -29.8% to -49.7%.

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

The previous 1H candle had GBPUSD at -29.8%, Bear Bias — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.

Where does GBPUSD energy sit within the Bear Bias zone?

At -49.7%, GBPUSD is 28.8 points from the upper boundary of Bear Bias (-20.88%) and 10.32 points from the lower boundary (-60%) — so energy sits closer to the lower boundary at candle close.

What does Bear Bias mean?

Bear Bias 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 Bear Extreme with energy -95.9%; GER40 (European equities) in Bear Extreme with energy -80.6%. Against this backdrop, GBPUSD (Bear Bias, -49.7%) 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 Bull Critical with Market Energy 71.2%. GBPUSD (Bear Bias) 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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