Analysis

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USDJPY is currently controlled by sellers, in the Bear Bias zone. Measured energy: -39.3%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bear Bias USDJPY 1H

Sample: 72,513 1H candles from 2015-01-01 to 2026-08-26
Number of Bear Bias occurrences: 5,052 times

When USDJPY is in Bear Bias:

  • then USDJPY moved to higher Market State: 3,226 times63.9%
  • then USDJPY moved to lower Market State: 1,826 times36.1%

Current USDJPY market energy: -39.3%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bear Bias (at -20.88%): 18.42%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bear Bias (at -60%): 20.7%

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USDJPY · H1 · 2026-08-21 05:00 UTC
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Market Energy
29.5%
Bull Bias
-39.3%
Bear Bias
-37.1%
Bear Bias
Zone
-60 – -20.88
Bias
Sellers in control
Explanation

After the 1H candle closes, USDJPY shows Bear Bias of Market Energy.

Market trend on the 2AiTrading energy system Market Energy dropped -68.8% this candle, currently -39.3% (previous candle 29.5%).

Time in Bear Bias energy zone: 1 1H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, USDJPY Market Energy ranged from -85.6 to +99.3.

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Frequently asked questions

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

When the 1H candle at 12:00 on 21-08-2026 closed, USDJPY was in Bear Bias with Market Energy -39.3%, controlled by sellers. The Bear Bias zone spans -60% to -20.88%.

How did USDJPY Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy fell 68.8 percentage points from the previous candle — from 29.5% to -39.3%.

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

The previous 1H candle had USDJPY at 29.5%, Bull Bias — when this candle closed, USDJPY moved down to a lower zone: Bull Bias → Bear Bias.

Where does USDJPY energy sit within the Bear Bias zone?

At -39.3%, USDJPY is 18.42 points from the upper boundary of Bear Bias (-20.88%) and 20.7 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 Bear Bias with energy -26.2%; GER40 (European equities) in Bull Bias with energy 32.8%. Against this backdrop, USDJPY (Bear Bias, -39.3%) lower than GER40; sits in the same state zone as 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 Neutral with Market Energy -16.7%. USDJPY energy is currently below DXY by 22.6 points.

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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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