Analysis

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USDCHF is currently controlled by sellers, in the Bear Critical zone. Measured energy: -69.9%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bear Critical USDCHF 1H

Sample: 72,445 1H candles from 2015-01-01 to 2026-08-24
Number of Bear Critical occurrences: 2,071 times

When USDCHF is in Bear Critical:

  • then USDCHF moved to higher Market State: 1,484 times71.7%
  • then USDCHF moved to lower Market State: 587 times28.3%

Current USDCHF market energy: -69.92%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bear Critical (at -60%): 9.92%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bear Critical (at -74.5%): 4.58%

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USDCHF · H1 · 2026-08-17 08:00 UTC
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Market Energy
-85.1%
Bear Extreme
-69.9%
Bear Critical
-40.8%
Bear Bias
Zone
-74.5 – -60
Bias
Sellers in control
Explanation

Observing the completed 1H candle, USDCHF classified as the Bear Critical zone.

On the 2AiTrading energy system, Market Energy rose +15.2% this candle, currently -69.9% (previous candle -85.1%).

Time in Bear Critical energy zone: 1 1H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, USDCHF Market Energy ranged from -85.1 to +66.2.

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Frequently asked questions

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

When the 1H candle at 15:00 on 17-08-2026 closed, USDCHF was in Bear Critical with Market Energy -69.9%, controlled by sellers. The Bear Critical zone spans -74.5% to -60%.

How did USDCHF Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 15.2 percentage points from the previous candle — from -85.1% to -69.9%.

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

The previous 1H candle had USDCHF at -85.1%, Bear Extreme — when this candle closed, USDCHF moved up to a higher zone: Bear Extreme → Bear Critical.

Where does USDCHF energy sit within the Bear Critical zone?

At -69.9%, USDCHF is 9.92 points from the upper boundary of Bear Critical (-60%) and 4.58 points from the lower boundary (-74.5%) — so energy sits closer to the lower boundary at candle close.

What does Bear Critical mean?

Bear 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 Bias with energy 47.2%; GER40 (European equities) in Bear Bias with energy -29.7%. Against this backdrop, USDCHF (Bear Critical, -69.9%) 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 -55.4%. USDCHF (Bear Critical) 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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