Analysis

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XAUUSD is currently controlled by sellers, in the Bear Critical zone. Measured energy: -71.2%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bear Critical XAUUSD Daily

Sample: 3,965 Daily candles from 2013-01-03 to 2026-08-21
Number of Bear Critical occurrences: 190 times

When XAUUSD is in Bear Critical:

  • then XAUUSD moved to higher Market State: 125 times65.8%
  • then XAUUSD moved to lower Market State: 65 times34.2%

Current XAUUSD market energy: -71.25%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bear Critical (at -60%): 11.25%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bear Critical (at -74.5%): 3.25%

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XAUUSD · D1 · 2016-12-21 00:00 UTC
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Market Energy
-71.7%
Bear Critical
-71.2%
Bear Critical
-74.0%
Bear Critical
Zone
-74.5 – -60
Bias
Sellers in control
Explanation

With the Daily candle just closed, XAUUSD recorded in the Bear Critical state.

Market movement just recorded on the Daily timeframe, Compared to the previous candle (-71.7%), Market Energy rose +0.4% to -71.2%.

Time in Bear Critical energy zone: 1 Daily Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, XAUUSD Market Energy ranged from -83.4 to -71.2.

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Frequently asked questions

What state was XAUUSD on Daily when this candle closed?

When the Daily candle at 07:00 on 21-12-2016 closed, XAUUSD was in Bear Critical with Market Energy -71.2%, controlled by sellers. The Bear Critical zone spans -74.5% to -60%.

How did XAUUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 0.4 percentage points from the previous candle — from -71.7% to -71.2%.

What state was XAUUSD in on the previous Daily candle?

The previous Daily candle had XAUUSD at -71.7%, Bear Critical — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.

Where does XAUUSD energy sit within the Bear Critical zone?

At -71.2%, XAUUSD is 11.25 points from the upper boundary of Bear Critical (-60%) and 3.25 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 31.8%; GER40 (European equities) in Bull Bias with energy 29.5%. Against this backdrop, XAUUSD (Bear Critical, -71.2%) 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 Bull Extreme with Market Energy 78.4%. XAUUSD (Bear 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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