Analysis

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XAUUSD is currently controlled by buyers, in the Bull Extreme zone. Measured energy: +93.2%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bull Extreme XAUUSD 4H

Sample: 17,960 4H candles from 2014-12-31 to 2026-08-21
Number of Bull Extreme occurrences: 759 times

When XAUUSD is in Bull Extreme:

  • then XAUUSD moved to higher Market State: 0 times0%
  • then XAUUSD moved to lower Market State: 759 times100%

Current XAUUSD market energy: 93.16%

  • Distance to peak 100%: 6.84%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bull Extreme (at 74.5%): 18.66%

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XAUUSD · H4 · 2018-08-21 01:00 UTC
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Market Energy
90.5%
Bull Extreme
93.2%
Bull Extreme
87.4%
Bull Extreme
Zone
74.5 – 100
Bias
Buyers in control
Explanation

Observing the completed 4H candle, XAUUSD in Bull Extreme trend energy.

Market energy movement Market Energy moved from 90.5% to 93.2%, up +2.7% from the previous candle.

Time in Bull Extreme energy zone: 3 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, XAUUSD Market Energy ranged from -66.7 to +93.2.

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Frequently asked questions

What state was XAUUSD on 4H when this candle closed?

When the 4H candle at 08:00 on 21-08-2018 closed, XAUUSD was in Bull Extreme with Market Energy 93.2%, controlled by buyers. The Bull Extreme zone spans 74.5% to 100%.

How did XAUUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 2.7 percentage points from the previous candle — from 90.5% to 93.2%.

What state was XAUUSD in on the previous 4H candle?

The previous 4H candle had XAUUSD at 90.5%, Bull Extreme — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.

Where does XAUUSD energy sit within the Bull Extreme zone?

At 93.2%, XAUUSD is 6.84 points from the upper boundary of Bull Extreme (100%) and 18.66 points from the lower boundary (74.5%) — so energy sits closer to the upper boundary at candle close.

What does Bull Extreme mean?

Bull Extreme 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 Neutral with energy 20.3%; GER40 (European equities) in Bear Bias with energy -44.2%. Against this backdrop, XAUUSD (Bull Extreme, 93.2%) has higher energy 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 Neutral with Market Energy -2.9%. XAUUSD energy is currently above DXY by 96 points.

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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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