Analysis

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XAUUSD is currently controlled by buyers, in the Bull Bias zone. Measured energy: +55.1%.

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RESEARCH

UP–DOWN statistics for Bull Bias XAUUSD 4H

Sample: 17,960 4H candles from 2014-12-31 to 2026-08-21
Number of Bull Bias occurrences: 1,486 times

When XAUUSD is in Bull Bias:

  • then XAUUSD moved to higher Market State: 643 times43.3%
  • then XAUUSD moved to lower Market State: 843 times56.7%

Current XAUUSD market energy: 55.1%

  • Distance to upper bound of Bull Bias (at 60%): 4.9%
  • Distance to lower bound of Bull Bias (at 20.88%): 34.22%

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XAUUSD · H4 · 2021-12-21 10:00 UTC
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Market Energy
32.1%
Bull Bias
55.1%
Bull Bias
-49.7%
Bear Bias
Zone
20.88 – 60
Bias
Buyers in control
Explanation

As the 4H candle completes, XAUUSD reflects the energy level leaning Bull.

Market trend energy Market trend energy recorded a +23% rise from the previous candle, from 32.1% to 55.1%.

Time in Bull Bias energy zone: 2 4H Candle

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Market context
Historical perspective

Over the past 5 days, XAUUSD Market Energy ranged from -73.2 to +99.4.

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Frequently asked questions

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

When the 4H candle at 17:00 on 21-12-2021 closed, XAUUSD was in Bull Bias with Market Energy 55.1%, controlled by buyers. The Bull Bias zone spans 20.88% to 60%.

How did XAUUSD Market Energy change from the previous candle?

Market Energy rose 23 percentage points from the previous candle — from 32.1% to 55.1%.

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

The previous 4H candle had XAUUSD at 32.1%, Bull Bias — this candle kept the same state, no zone change.

Where does XAUUSD energy sit within the Bull Bias zone?

At 55.1%, XAUUSD is 4.9 points from the upper boundary of Bull Bias (60%) and 34.22 points from the lower boundary (20.88%) — so energy sits closer to the upper boundary at candle close.

What does Bull Bias mean?

Bull 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 Neutral with energy -8.9%; GER40 (European equities) in Bear Extreme with energy -80.4%. Against this backdrop, XAUUSD (Bull Bias, 55.1%) 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 Bear Critical with Market Energy -66%. XAUUSD (Bull Bias) 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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