Analysis

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SPX500 Index reflects the broader market, currently controlled by sellers, in the Bear Bias zone. Measured energy: -34.4%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bear Bias SPX500 Index 4H

Sample: 17,968 4H candles from 2014-12-31 to 2026-08-21
Number of Bear Bias occurrences: 1,261 times

When SPX500 Index is in Bear Bias:

  • then SPX500 Index moved to higher Market State: 808 times64.1%
  • then SPX500 Index moved to lower Market State: 453 times35.9%

Current SPX500 Index market energy: -34.4%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bear Bias (at -20.88%): 13.52%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bear Bias (at -60%): 25.6%

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SPX500 · H4 · 2021-09-21 13:00 UTC
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Market Energy
-23.5%
Bear Bias
-34.4%
Bear Bias
-59.6%
Bear Bias
Zone
-60 – -20.88
Bias
Sellers in control
Explanation

Once measurement on the 4H timeframe completes, SPX500 within the energy zone leaning Bear.

Per the 2AiTrading energy measurement system, Market Energy dropped -10.9% from the previous candle, from -23.5% to -34.4%.

Time in Bear Bias energy zone: 2 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, SPX500 Index Market Energy ranged from -98.9 to +21.

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Frequently asked questions

What state was SPX500 Index on 4H when this candle closed?

When the 4H candle at 20:00 on 21-09-2021 closed, SPX500 Index was in Bear Bias with Market Energy -34.4%, controlled by sellers. The Bear Bias zone spans -60% to -20.88%.

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

Market Energy fell 10.9 percentage points from the previous candle — from -23.5% to -34.4%.

What state was SPX500 Index in on the previous 4H candle?

The previous 4H candle had SPX500 Index at -23.5%, Bear Bias — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.

Where does SPX500 Index energy sit within the Bear Bias zone?

At -34.4%, SPX500 Index is 13.52 points from the upper boundary of Bear Bias (-20.88%) and 25.6 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: GER40 (European equities) in Bull Critical with energy 63.2%. Against this backdrop, SPX500 Index (Bear Bias, -34.4%) 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 Bull Bias with Market Energy 28.6%. SPX500 Index (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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