Analysis

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GBPUSD is currently controlled by buyers, in the Bull Critical zone. Measured energy: +69.2%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bull Critical GBPUSD 4H

Sample: 18,116 4H candles from 2014-12-31 to 2026-08-24
Number of Bull Critical occurrences: 619 times

When GBPUSD is in Bull Critical:

  • then GBPUSD moved to higher Market State: 200 times32.3%
  • then GBPUSD moved to lower Market State: 419 times67.7%

Current GBPUSD market energy: 69.22%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bull Critical (at 74.5%): 5.28%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bull Critical (at 60%): 9.22%

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GBPUSD · H4 · 2021-02-16 02:00 UTC
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Market Energy
70.9%
Bull Critical
69.2%
Bull Critical
51.8%
Bull Bias
Zone
60 – 74.5
Bias
Buyers in control
Explanation

GBPUSD classified into the near-peak Bull energy zone after the 4H candle completed.

Looking at the energy level, Market Energy dropped -1.7% this candle, currently 69.2% (previous candle 70.9%).

Time in Bull Critical energy zone: 1 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, GBPUSD Market Energy ranged from -23 to +84.4.

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Frequently asked questions

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

When the 4H candle at 09:00 on 16-02-2021 closed, GBPUSD was in Bull Critical with Market Energy 69.2%, controlled by buyers. The Bull Critical zone spans 60% to 74.5%.

How did GBPUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy fell 1.7 percentage points from the previous candle — from 70.9% to 69.2%.

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

The previous 4H candle had GBPUSD at 70.9%, Bull Critical — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.

Where does GBPUSD energy sit within the Bull Critical zone?

At 69.2%, GBPUSD is 5.28 points from the upper boundary of Bull Critical (74.5%) and 9.22 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 82%; GER40 (European equities) in Bull Bias with energy 55.1%. Against this backdrop, GBPUSD (Bull Critical, 69.2%) has higher energy than GER40; lower than SPX500.

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 -59.3%. GBPUSD (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. See methodology →

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