Analysis

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SPX500 Index reflects the broader market, currently controlled by buyers, in the Bull Critical zone. Measured energy: +69.7%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bull Critical SPX500 Index 1H

Sample: 69,329 1H candles from 2015-01-01 to 2026-08-21
Number of Bull Critical occurrences: 3,651 times

When SPX500 Index is in Bull Critical:

  • then SPX500 Index moved to higher Market State: 1,305 times35.7%
  • then SPX500 Index moved to lower Market State: 2,346 times64.3%

Current SPX500 Index market energy: 69.72%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bull Critical (at 74.5%): 4.78%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bull Critical (at 60%): 9.72%

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SPX500 · H1 · 2021-09-21 11:00 UTC
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Market Energy
79.4%
Bull Extreme
69.7%
Bull Critical
-33.2%
Bear Bias
Zone
60 – 74.5
Bias
Buyers in control
Explanation

After the 1H candle closes, SPX500 currently in Bull energy near extreme.

On the measurement side, A -9.7% change from the previous candle, Market Energy is now 69.7% (previous: 79.4%).

Time in Bull Critical energy zone: 1 1H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, SPX500 Index Market Energy ranged from -98.5 to +96.7.

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Frequently asked questions

What state was SPX500 Index on 1H when this candle closed?

When the 1H candle at 18:00 on 21-09-2021 closed, SPX500 Index was in Bull Critical with Market Energy 69.7%, controlled by buyers. The Bull Critical zone spans 60% to 74.5%.

How did SPX500 Index Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy fell 9.7 percentage points from the previous candle — from 79.4% to 69.7%.

What state was SPX500 Index in on the previous 1H candle?

The previous 1H candle had SPX500 Index at 79.4%, Bull Extreme — when this candle closed, SPX500 Index moved down to a lower zone: Bull Extreme → Bull Critical.

Where does SPX500 Index energy sit within the Bull Critical zone?

At 69.7%, SPX500 Index is 4.78 points from the upper boundary of Bull Critical (74.5%) and 9.72 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: GER40 (European equities) in Bull Extreme with energy 82.7%. Against this backdrop, SPX500 Index (Bull Critical, 69.7%) lower than 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 Critical with Market Energy -63.3%. SPX500 Index (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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