Analysis

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GBPUSD is currently controlled by sellers, in the Bear Bias zone. Measured energy: -39.4%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bear Bias GBPUSD 4H

Sample: 18,109 4H candles from 2014-12-31 to 2026-08-21
Number of Bear Bias occurrences: 1,397 times

When GBPUSD is in Bear Bias:

  • then GBPUSD moved to higher Market State: 943 times67.5%
  • then GBPUSD moved to lower Market State: 454 times32.5%

Current GBPUSD market energy: -39.43%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bear Bias (at -20.88%): 18.55%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bear Bias (at -60%): 20.57%

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GBPUSD · H4 · 2021-09-21 05:00 UTC
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Market Energy
-64.8%
Bear Critical
-39.4%
Bear Bias
-44.4%
Bear Bias
Zone
-60 – -20.88
Bias
Sellers in control
Explanation

Right as the 4H candle closes, GBPUSD within the energy level leaning Bear.

Market energy movement Market Energy moved from -64.8% to -39.4%, up +25.4% from the previous candle.

Time in Bear Bias energy zone: 1 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, GBPUSD Market Energy ranged from -83.3 to -11.5.

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Frequently asked questions

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

When the 4H candle at 12:00 on 21-09-2021 closed, GBPUSD was in Bear Bias with Market Energy -39.4%, controlled by sellers. The Bear Bias zone spans -60% to -20.88%.

How did GBPUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 25.4 percentage points from the previous candle — from -64.8% to -39.4%.

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

The previous 4H candle had GBPUSD at -64.8%, Bear Critical — when this candle closed, GBPUSD moved up to a higher zone: Bear Critical → Bear Bias.

Where does GBPUSD energy sit within the Bear Bias zone?

At -39.4%, GBPUSD is 18.55 points from the upper boundary of Bear Bias (-20.88%) and 20.57 points from the lower boundary (-60%) — so energy sits closer to the upper 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 Bull Bias with energy 47.3%; GER40 (European equities) in Bull Bias with energy 29.9%. Against this backdrop, GBPUSD (Bear Bias, -39.4%) 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 -40.3%. GBPUSD (Bear Bias) and DXY currently sit on the same Bear side.

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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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