Analysis

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XAUUSD is currently controlled by sellers, in the Bear Bias zone. Measured energy: -30.1%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bear Bias XAUUSD 4H

Sample: 17,965 4H candles from 2014-12-31 to 2026-08-24
Number of Bear Bias occurrences: 1,347 times

When XAUUSD is in Bear Bias:

  • then XAUUSD moved to higher Market State: 823 times61.1%
  • then XAUUSD moved to lower Market State: 524 times38.9%

Current XAUUSD market energy: -30.07%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bear Bias (at -20.88%): 9.19%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bear Bias (at -60%): 29.93%

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XAUUSD · H4 · 2020-08-21 01:00 UTC
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Market Energy
-31.1%
Bear Bias
-30.1%
Bear Bias
-43.6%
Bear Bias
Zone
-60 – -20.88
Bias
Sellers in control
Explanation

Energy leaning Bear is the result just recorded for XAUUSD after the 4H candle closed.

Market energy measurement Market Energy rose +1.1% from the previous session, from -31.1% to -30.1%.

Time in Bear Bias energy zone: 4 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, XAUUSD Market Energy ranged from -92.6 to +97.7.

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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 21-08-2020 closed, XAUUSD was in Bear Bias with Market Energy -30.1%, controlled by sellers. The Bear Bias zone spans -60% to -20.88%.

How did XAUUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 1.1 percentage points from the previous candle — from -31.1% to -30.1%.

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

The previous 4H candle had XAUUSD at -31.1%, Bear Bias — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.

Where does XAUUSD energy sit within the Bear Bias zone?

At -30.1%, XAUUSD is 9.19 points from the upper boundary of Bear Bias (-20.88%) and 29.93 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 Bull Bias with energy 54.3%; GER40 (European equities) in Bull Bias with energy 55.1%. Against this backdrop, XAUUSD (Bear Bias, -30.1%) 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 Critical with Market Energy -69.9%. XAUUSD (Bear Bias) 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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